8 Market Food Tours in France Worth Booking

1.Toulouse Victor Hugo Market Small Group Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139Our pick

Spend three and a half hours with an English-speaking guide at Toulouse’s Victor Hugo Market. You’ll meet vendors, sample regional foods, choose ingredients for a generous final tasting, and pair cheese with at least two local wines. Guides such as Jessica, Ally, Danielle, Teana, and Alejandro bring different knowledge and personalities to the small group setting.

“Good overview of Markel and local food and local producers. The guide Tiana was excellent would highly recommend”

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2.Food & Wine Lovers Tour of Nice Local Markets and Best Shops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $101

Start by the Promenade des Anglais, then follow a local guide such as Carmela, Lara, Aline, or Laura through Cours Saleya and Old Nice. Taste more than 15 sweet and savory specialties, visit artisan shops, and finish with a picnic, wine, and Castle Hill views. Small groups are capped at 15 people.

“We had THE BEST DAY with Carmella! We ate our way through the market and shops, drank wine, had a little picnic - but also learned the history of Nice and learned about life there. It was very personal and we had lots of laughs. Great time!”

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3.Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $229

Spend two to three hours with Sophie walking from the Seine into Paris’s 12th arrondissement, a less-touristed part of the city. Hear local history and personal stories, then finish at Marché d’Aligre, where Sophie helps you choose French foods for lunch or a picnic. Groups are capped at eight.

“Sophie was extremely knowledgeable, personable and flexible. What a great experience to see Paris in a personalized tour that takes you off the beaten path and introduces you to culture, history and multiple delicious food establishments.”

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4.Nice Old Town & Local Markets Food Tour with 9+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend about three hours tasting nine or more Nice specialties with an English-speaking guide. Walk from Place Garibaldi through Old Town, local markets, the Palais de Justice and Cours Saleya, with stops for socca, cheeses, wine, olive oil, pan bagnat, pastries and ice cream. Groups are capped at 12.

“Had the absolute best time. Vanessa was a fantastic guide who had fascinating historical knowledge to share while we walked about and enjoyed snacks. I especially enjoyed the ice cream and the swiss chard pastry 🍦”

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5.Sarlat Gourmet Tour & Market Visit with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 57 reviews · 2 hours · from $100Best value

Walk Sarlat with an English-speaking guide, stopping at three local shops for Dordogne tastings. You’ll see the Lantern of the Dead, Saint Sacerdos Cathedral, Saint Mary church and market, and La Boétie’s house. Guide Benoît leads some departures. Expect a friendly, low-key tour with small tasting portions and plenty of local food context.

“Erg leuk! Enthousiaste gids en leuke tussenstops, zowel cultureel als culinair. Een aanrader als je in een paar uur wilt kennis maken met de gastronomie en de cultuur van Sarlat.”

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6.Bordeaux Old Town & Market Local Food with Wine Tastings Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144

Spend about three hours walking Bordeaux’s old town and market with an English-speaking food guide. Expect 6 to 8 tastings, including canelé, Bouchon de Bordeaux, cheeses, charcuterie, pastries, regional sweets, and Bordeaux wines. Guides such as Margot, Anza, Camille, Coline, and Steph have led this route, though the exact stops may vary.

“Cancelled at less than two hours notice; no alternative offered. A decent tour company would have a back up plan.”

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7.Sarlat Gourmet Tour and Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet at 9:30 am in Sarlat for a two-hour English walking tour through the market and old town. Your guide leads you to three local shops for tastings of foie gras, cheese, walnuts, wine, and other Périgord specialties. Guides such as Anne, Benoit, Martin, and Maarten are praised for mixing food tips with Sarlat’s history.

“This tour is a great way to gain a quick understanding of the town and the history of Sarlat and its main two outdoor markets, along with some of the best cheese and other markets in town. We discovered some great regional food and wine that we purchased to bring home. Benoit was a delightful tour guide, and the whole experience was very entertaining.”

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8.Toulouse: Victor Hugo Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 3h 30m · from $135

Join an English-speaking guide such as Ally, Alex, Jen, or Jessica for 3.5 hours inside Toulouse’s Victor Hugo Market. Taste pastries, baguette, foie gras, cheese, charcuterie, dessert, and at least two local wines while learning how to shop like a local. Expect standing, walking, and a full meal’s worth of food.

“Our guide was interesting and knowledgeable. The food was amazing.”

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