As the French say: eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.
Ages
4+
Duration
2.5 hours
Departs
Tue-Sun 10:00 am, 10:30 am
Highlights
Taste award-winning croissants from legendary Parisian pastry chefs 🥐
Enjoy a Viennese coffee at a stunning cafe next to the historic Louvre museum ☕
Sample french cheese on a fluffy baguette from Terroirs d’Avenir, a top artisan baker.
Explore the top chocolateries Paris has, like Alain Ducasse, the world’s most Michelin-starred chef, and a bean-to-bar specialty shop that offers smooth and intense hot chocolate.
Explore the beautiful Palais Royal Gardens and historic Galerie Vivienne.
Crown the best croissant in Paris in an exclusive tasting competition 🏆
Tour Description
Discover what many consider the best croissant in Paris on our exclusive breakfast tour through the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. Inspired by Chef Joshua Weissman‘s culinary adventure, this tour explores the historic Palais Royal and Rue Montorgueil areas, showcasing some of the finest baguette, cheese and chocolate Paris has to offer.
Discover the art of the perfect croissant as you participate in a mini best croissant competition, tasting and judging three exceptional pastries from Paris’ most celebrated bakeries. From the innovative creations of patisserie L’Eclair de Genie to the traditional craftsmanship of Jeffrey Cagnes, you’ll explore the evolution of French breakfast culture through its most iconic foods: buttery croissants, artisan chocolates, decadent cheeses,exceptional teas, and more.
Had the best time with Adriana, and loved trying some of the famous spots I’d seen online! To say it beat the breakfast at my hotel was a huge understatement lol. Plaq was probably my favorite stop, even though the patisseries were awesome. Loved learning about the different methods of hot chocolate making and getting to taste the authentic thing!
Rachel Yee | Google
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Paris locals.
Paris’ Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See Paris through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: Since 2011, simply the best food tours in Paris.
"Had the best time with Adriana, and loved trying some of the famous spots I’d seen online! To say it beat the breakfast at my hotel was a huge understatement lol. Plaq was probably my favorite stop, even though the patisseries were awesome. Loved learning about the different methods of hot chocolate making and getting to taste the authentic thing!
" — Rachel Yee | Google
Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Meeting Point
Café Le Nemours
2 à 7 Galerie de Nemours, 2 Place Colette, 75001 Paris, France
Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
Great adventure of the beaten path with tasty treats Isobel was a fantastic guide and we had a great morning with her. It was fun to see a side of Paris that you don’t normally see if you stick to the main tourist attractions.
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Michelle W
5/06/2025
Eating Europe breakfast tour We had such a wonderful morning on our breakfast tour with Betsy! All of the food was amazing and she was so informative and fun. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Paris. We had so much food and even brought plenty to go.
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Hayley R
5/06/2025
Πρωινό στο Παρίσι Το πρωινό στο Παρίσι ήταν μια αξέχαστη εμπειρία γεμάτη γεύση και ατμόσφαιρα.Η ξεναγός μας ήταν πολύ φιλική ευχαριστώ betsy.Το προτείνω ανεπιφύλακτα.
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Nondas P
5/06/2025
Betsy is the Best! Betsy was the best! My family and I had a fantastic experience. She was very knowledgeable, entertaining and engaging! Really knows her history, food, and art! - #FutureFoodie- Maya Jo
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Michael T
5/06/2025
Fantastic food tour with Isobel Isabel was amazing! The food tour hit a lot of really delicious spots and Isobel was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Best tour in Paris by far! Thanks so much!!
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Ian M
5/06/2025
We absolutely loved our morning with Sam! The tour was the perfect combination of food and a Paris overview. We loved the small group. Sam knows Paris very well, after living there for 10 years, and has a passion for the Paris food scene. The food was all delicious (come hungry!) and more than we could eat. Sam kindly got bags for us to take some with us.
Two years ago, we took a food tour in Paris through a different, less expensive company. The guide was just not good. She was confused about French kings, had us walking around in circles, and didn’t seem to care about what she was doing.
This tour with Sam was exactly what we hoped it would be, and more. At the end of the tour, Sam directed us to a great pharmacy, and recommended a street market for another day. Take this tour!
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Barbara Haan
5/05/2025
Delicious experience in Paris Super nice and exciting experience, we ate a lot and laughed. Our guide Betsy was very personable and warm. We would book the tour again at any time and can recommend this in good conscience. Definitely bring great hunger!;-)
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Sharon S
5/03/2025
Chocolate and croissant food tour. We loved our guide Isobel. She was knowledgeable and we had a wonderful time learning about Paris and the great food. A fantastic experience.
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Shannon
5/03/2025
Betsy is the best! Betsy was a wonderful guide! Very nice and full of information. Come hungry as the food is plentiful. Great experience.
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Michael J
5/03/2025
Girls trip food tour Betsy was amazing! She was so friendly and funny throughout the tour and was able to connect with everyone of the tourists! I would highly recommend her for your next tour! Plus the food was phenomenal
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Shefali S
5/03/2025
Ten out of ten Best experience ever! You eat, you walk, and you learn! Highly recommended and Camila, our tour guide, was exceptional!
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Valentina B
5/02/2025
Worth it! The tour was amazing!! Our tour guide Jesita was excellent and very knowledgeable. The food was super delicious. Highly recommend!
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5/02/2025
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Lulu
I was born & raised in Paris but spent a lot of time abroad, including 6 years in Shanghai, China
I’m obsessed with everything food & beverage related and have a great love for hospitality and bonding with people from all over the world. My fav french food is a very simple, yet delicious tarragon roasted chicken with some roasted potatoes and green beans.
My fav thing to do in Paris would be walking around my neighborhood, le Marais, and discover newly opened restaurants
Isobel
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, I moved to Paris in 2018 to pursue a Master's Degree in International Relations. Giving food tours combines my lifelong love of cooking & eating with my training in cultural diplomacy.
My favorite French food is foie gras...controversial but so delicious!
My favorite thing to do in Paris is "flâner," to walk without a purpose and enjoy what one encounters, usually ending with a glass of wine on a terrasse.
Camila
My name is Camila and I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I've been living in Paris since 2018. Spending these years as a local, studying, tasting, absorbing and exploring the city, allow me now to share my knowledge and love for Paris to others. I’m also an actress and a filmmaker.
My favorite French food? All the pastries this country has to offer.
The thing I enjoy the most in Paris is going to a good local restaurant and walking around everywhere, discovering hidden streets, gardens and passages.
Claire
I'm a French Kiwi, (we're known as Friwis!) and grew up in New Zealand. I've been constantly exploring Paris for 27 years. I'm a proud Parisienne and passionate about my city, forever in awe of its beauty and quirks and transformation, and I love sharing that passion with visitors.
My favourite French food has got to be a good magret de canard but I love all good food!
What I love most about Paris is that you never know what is around a corner -who or what you'll run into and what will happen. And you may think you know an area well but have you seen the magic that's behind that closed door when it opens, or the wonder of the street behind that one you always take?
Arturo
was raised between cannolis and arancine in Sicily but moved to Paris 10 years ago to reconnect with my french, ahem, breton, roots. I love history, especially the history of food and to demolish some well established myths : did you know that the French absolutely loathed potatoes at first? Not a great start for French fries!
My favourite French food has to be crêpes, they bring back childhood memories to me just as madeleines did with Proust.
And my favourite thing to do in Paris is obviously to eat it all!!
Betsy
My story begins in San Francisco, California, where I was born and raised. I moved to Paris over ten years ago on a whim and it’s been true love ever since.
My favorite French food is Escargot! And my favorite French dessert is the dessert of all desserts, the Profiterol, which consists of choux pastry filled with fresh cream, covered in whipped cream and coated in hot chocolate sauce, heaven on a plate!
y favorite activity to do in Paris is to take a trip on the Bateaux Mouches, the open air excursion boats that go down the Seine river. I always make sure to go at dusk to get a beautiful sunset behind the Eiffel tower.
Sylvana
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Something simple like a crêpe oeuf fromage, a croissant aux amandes or just any kind of cheese
My favourite spot is by the river, anywhere between Pont d'Alexandre and the Ile Saint Louis. Have an picnic and a glass of wine
Jesita
I came from India and arrived in Paris in February 2023 to study pastry at Ferrandi Paris. I believe that the best way to explore a place is through food, and that is exactly how I have been exploring the city since I got here.
My go-to french meal is steak frites, and a rich mousse au chocolat.
My favourite thing to do in Paris is to choose a new restaurant to try, then walk around to explore the neighbourhood, finding more food to come back to, before sitting around in a garden on a sunny day.
Sam
My name is Sam and I'm from the United States originally (born in Kansas City, Missouri).
I came into the food world as a part-time cook and pastry chef while attending film school in Paris. I was drawn to the sense of community I found in the city's kitchens and spent all my free time researching anything and everything related to the culinary arts.
My favorite part of Paris outside the culinary scene is definitely the dance scene. When I'm not checking out markets or researching new restaurants, I spend my free time training with an array of talented dancers from around the world and going to see pieces in the many beautiful theaters and performance spaces the city has to offer.
Harriett
grew up in rural England on a small farm in Cornwall, and after studying Classics and literature in London I moved to Paris to study wine management at Le Cordon Bleu. Seven years later I am still living the Parisian life working as a sommelier.
My favourite french food is perhaps very unoriginal, but it has to be cheese, maybe a chèvre, or a bleu d’auvergne, or comté
If the weather is good there is nothing I love more than having a picnic with friends eating and drinking a myriad of different things!
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