BEST OF · DESSERT TOURS IN PARIS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 dessert tours in Paris worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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...”
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.”
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