Where to Eat in Paris: the 14 Best Gourmet Food Tours

1.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,930 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150Our pick

Begin beneath the Eiffel Tower at 8:30 pm for a 2 to 2.5-hour Seine cruise with a 3 or 4-course French dinner, wine or Champagne, and live singing. Large windows frame Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, and illuminated Paris. Choose a window or premium service if the view matters most.

“Lovely dinner cruise. The boat was very modern and the layout of the tables and the wrap around windows meant everyone had a good view as we sailed along. The food and wine was excellent and the live singer a highlight for us😎”

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2.Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,754 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Choose Montmartre or Notre Dame for a 3.5-hour Paris food walk capped at 12 people. Taste macarons, bread, cheeses, wines, pastries, and a secret dish while your guide explains French food and local history. Montmartre adds crêpes, chocolates, and charcuterie; Notre Dame includes oysters, galettes, tarts, and island landmarks.

“My bestie and I did the Montmarte tour and had a great time with our guide Gaspard! He explained the history of the area, the places we were going to, and the different types of food we were tasting. He helped pair different foods with the best wine. He also gave recommendations on what to do in Paris. I’ve been on several food tours and this was one of my favorites. Come hungry and enjoy!”

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3.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,680 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Board at Port de la Bourdonnais beneath the Eiffel Tower for a two-hour Bateaux Parisiens lunch cruise. You’ll enjoy a private table, aperitif, French-style three-course lunch, wine, coffee, and live music while passing Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Neuf, and the Statue of Liberty. Window seating costs extra.

“We had an awesome day, the food, wine and staff were amazing. The views were incredible, would recommend this tour everybody.”

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4.Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Start near the Moulin Rouge and climb Montmartre with a local guide such as Julie, Marie, Oscar, or Pierre-Edouard. Stop at eight food spots for macarons, cheeses, cured meats, chocolates, pastries, and wine, while seeing the Wall of Love, Place du Tertre, Moulin de la Galette, and Sacré-Coeur. Expect a small group, hill walking, and limited bathroom access.

“Our guide Julie couldn’t have been a better person to show us around Montmarte. She was a true resident who’d been living in the area for a number of years. She was really kind, funny, super knowledgeable about the food and best cultural facts about the area. The desserts were the best part, but I felt like there was still a little to be desired in terms of stops, I would’ve loved to enjoyed a crepe or partake in more of the shops before the climb. That said, to finish in a solid brasserie right next to such an iconic view and landmark, made the hike worth it. Julie did…”

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5.Paris 3-Courses Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,659 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136

Board a glass-enclosed boat near Musée d’Orsay for a 90-minute Seine dinner cruise. Choose an early or late sailing, enjoy a French three-course meal and Champagne, and watch Paris landmarks glow from the water. Window seats, extra drinks, steak, cheese, and live music may cost more.

“Absolute brilliant experience staff was friendly food was amazing much better than we expected we paid for a window seat and was seated at the front totally amazing experience would definitely recommend easy to find pick up Only down side we bought bottles of water and wine we knew we had to pay extra but when paying the bill we was asked did we want to give a 10% tip or 20% or we could chose another my partner said Oh we will pay 5% it would of still been over £20 tip but we was told no the lowest is 10% so we went ok 10% it was only…”

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6.Paris Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Singer and DJ Set

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,563 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $103

Spend about three and a half hours aboard Le Diamant Bleu, dining on a three-course seasonal menu while a singer and DJ provide the soundtrack. The cruise passes Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, and the Eiffel Tower, with a rooftop deck for sparkling-tower photos. Window and VIP seating cost extra.

“SUPERLATIVE dinner, service and cruise for my wife's birthday celebration; we will definitely return. Very enjoyable, the sights were brilliant.”

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7.Paris 3-Course Gourmet Dinner and Sightseeing Seine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 631 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $110

Board a glass-enclosed boat near the Musée d’Orsay for a 90-minute to two-hour Seine cruise with a three-course dinner, coffee or tea, and views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, Pont Alexandre III, and the Eiffel Tower. Window seats cost an extra €15, drinks are separate, and smart casual dress suits the evening.

“Wonderful experience. It’s $15 extra per person if you want a window seat, a photographer comes around and you can get a photo package with print outs for $25 and up. The kids menu is $50 euros, my baby only ate the bread so I don’t recommend it if you have picky eaters. Drinks aren’t included. There was a wonderful singer who walked around and serenaded each table, she sang in several languages. Beautiful views but there is no upper stairs lounge”

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8.Paris: Bustronome Gourmet Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 571 reviews · 2 hours · from $82Best value

Board Bustronome near the Arc de Triomphe for a two-hour gourmet lunch tour through Paris. You’ll enjoy four seasonal courses, including fish, meat, and dessert, while the glass roof frames city views. French- and English-speaking hosts provide restaurant-style service, though drinks and landmark narration cost extra or may require your own earbuds.

“A great way to see the sights of Paris while having a first class meal. Clever design means the water and wine are secure, the servers are very talented at ensuring the food arrives in one piece and the driver makes sure the journey is smooth. The food is fantastic- much better than we had on a boat cruise. Highly recommended!”

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9.Paris: Bustronome Gourmet Dinner Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 503 reviews · 3 hours · from $141

Ride from Place Charles de Gaulle around Paris on a glass-roofed double-decker restaurant bus. Chef Nizar Bannour’s seasonal four-course lunch or six-course dinner pairs polished service with views of major monuments, often including an Eiffel Tower photo stop. Drinks cost extra, and the onboard audio guide replaces live commentary.

“Chic, stylish and original. This is the limousine of Paris tours with exquisite food to match. We were delighted with the service, presentation and commentary by our digital guide. This trip is an experience not to be missed. You won’t be disappointed.”

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10.Saint-Germain: Gourmet Chocolate & Pastry Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 495 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Spend three hours walking Saint-Germain-des-Prés with an English-speaking guide such as Catherine, Lola, Emy, or Kevan. Taste eight treats at places including Debauve & Gallais, Pierre Hermé, and Patrick Roger, with stops that may include chocolate mousse, macarons, pastries, jams, and olive oil. The tour ends with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate.

“Our guide, Catherine, was wonderful – very knowledgeable, easy-going, and with great sense of humor. She related interesting background stories regarding the history of the chocolate industry. The patisseries had fabulous chocolates that were delicious! All four of us highly recommend this tour!”

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11.Paris Chocolate, Macaron & Pastry Food Tour: 10 Gourmet Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours (approx.) · from $118

Choose Montmartre or Saint-Germain-des-Prés for a small-group walk built around French sweets. Expect macarons, chocolates, pastries, crêpes, cookies, cocoa, and a secret tasting, with guides such as Allison, Etienne, Sophie, and Olivia bringing local history and food traditions to life. Portions can vary, so this is a tasting walk, not a full meal.

“The French Chocolate, Macaron & Pastry Tour was an absolute highlight of my trip! Every stop was thoughtfully chosen, showcasing the very best of Parisian patisseries. From rich, silky chocolates to the most delicate, melt-in-your-mouth macarons, each of the 10 tastings was a little masterpiece. Our guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, warm, and passionate about French desserts and history. They shared fun stories about the neighborhoods we walked through, making the experience both delicious and cultural. The pace was perfect, with just enough walking between stops to balance all the indulgence. I especially loved discovering hidden gems I would never have found on my own. If you have a sweet...”

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12.Paris: Gourmet Food Tour with Over 10 Tastings and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · from $111

Join City Wonders for a 2.5-hour English food walk from Place Colette to Rue des Petits Carreaux. You will visit bakeries, pastry shops, a cheese shop, a wine bar, and a historic market area, with more than 10 tastings and two glasses of wine. Guides such as Becky, Carole, Sophia, and Ananya add food and Paris stories along the way.

“The tour was amazing! Thelma was a wonderful guide and made learning about French food culture a blast! I would recommend her and this tour 100%! Thank you for such a fantastic experience!”

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13.Paris Gourmet Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 83 reviews · 2h 30m · from $165

Spend 150 minutes exploring the Latin Quarter with a multilingual guide, visiting a market, cheese shop, bakeries, and a regional specialties store. Taste French cheeses, wine, bread, pastries, and foie gras. Guides have included Sabine, Akiko, Gilles, Roberto, and Watanabe, with a maximum of eight people per group.

“Or guide's knowledge and enthusiasm, not to mention the delicious samples of pastries, cheeses, fruit and wine, made for a thoroughly enjoyable tour”

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14.Musée d’Orsay: Guided Impressionist Tour & Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

Meet your accredited English-speaking guide opposite Musée d’Orsay, bypass the ticket queue, and explore the museum’s Impressionist collection. Guides such as Sophie, Ivan, and Davis have led past tours. Finish with a three-course lunch and wine in the former railway station’s Belle Époque restaurant, then return to the galleries on your own.

“It was supposed to be a small group. 20 people not a small group”

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