BEST OF · DESSERT TOURS IN FRANCE
The 11 best dessert tours in France you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how hungry to turn up. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Taste Parisian pastries, chocolates, bread, and cakes while exploring Saint-Germain or the Marais with a small local group.
“It was great being able to walk around parts of the city and trying different pastries, chocolates and jams.”
Taste Paris through croissants, chocolate, cheese, baguettes, and tea on a small-group morning food walk near the Louvre.
“Carol was truly expert at guiding the tour, knowledgeable, professional, friendly and passionate about food!”
Taste eight chocolate and pastry stops in Saint-Germain, with local stories, famous chocolatiers, and a warm drink to finish.
“Catherine was delightful and knowledgeable, and I had a great time. I think I wished I’d scheduled on a different day, as two of the actual chocolate shops she would ordinarily have taken us to were closed, but that’s not on her or the tour!”
Taste 10 Parisian chocolates, macarons, pastries, crêpes, and more while exploring Montmartre or Saint-Germain with a local guide.
“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...”
Tour Champagne Dom Caudron in Passy-Grigny, learn how Champagne is made, and pair three pours with three chocolates for $32.
“An excellent tour, the Guide was amazing, im hoping to return in Summer 2024 & hope our Guide is still there, so informative.”
Taste croissants, chocolate, macarons and crêpes on a two-hour Le Marais food tour with six stops and an English-speaking local guide.
“Great tour, so many pastries we would’ve never thought to try or learn the history of on our own. Such a great time and Sylvie was a fantastic guide. Highly recommend!”
Taste Paris through pastries, chocolate, crêpes, and cider while exploring covered passages on this intimate 150-minute food walk.
“We had a great morning on this tour. Our guide Dave was a lot of fun and very informative about the different areas of Paris so it wasn’t just a food tour. Make sure you don’t have breakfast as you’ get to try lots of different things as well. A very enjoyable morning.”
Taste pastries, chocolate, ice cream, spices, and tea while exploring Le Marais with a small-group guide in Paris.
“It was raining, cold and my friend and I were both really sick, but it was worth getting out bed to do this tour. We got a good sense of the Marais neighborhood and their wonderful chocolate and pastry shops. Olga was wonderful.”
Taste Bordeaux’s canelés, croissants, Dune Blanche, and more while exploring bakeries and landmarks with a local guide.
“Enjoyed a nice variety of distinct pastries, etc. Yummy, wish I had more time in Bordeaux.”
Review of Bordeaux’s 2-hour afternoon food tour, with sweets, coffee, wine, cheese, seven landmarks, and practical booking advice.
“Tour was great. A good variety of sweets, coffee demonstration, and the guide was great. A beautiful city and a great way to spend the afternoon.”
Taste Bordeaux through six bakeries and patisseries on a small-group walking tour with local sweets, city history, and practical food tips.
“This tour was fantastic! Mark showed us the best local places. He was knowledgeable about the history and answered all our questions. He was able to accommodate my walking pace due to my sprained knee and walking splint. Highly recommend this tour.”
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