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.
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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
★★★★★
Wonderful couple of hours! Wonderful experience, and amazing food. Jesita was very knowledgeable and personable! Kiddo said it was her favorite part of our trip so far!
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Megan O
6/03/2025
Full stomach and mind There was so much food! Come hungry! And be sure to wear good shoes and bring water. Betsy was so awesome and personable as a guide. Highly recommend her as a guide. There was food, history, and general education on Parisian culture.
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Kristen M
6/01/2025
Most amazing food tour in Paris AMAZING. Betsy is the best guide ever! :) She’s amazing im so glad I got to have this experience. There was so much food so you will be full by the end!
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Carly L
6/01/2025
Great food tour! Awesome food tour around Paris. Betsy was amazing, knew lots about the city, the history, and food from all around Paris!
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Kate S
6/01/2025
The best tour ever!!! I had Betsy, she was amazing, great tour and she was very knowledgeable. She was great and the food was amazing. Everything was very tasty and incredible to experience.
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Chris K
6/01/2025
Mid day food tour with lots of history and delicious foods that I would have never known to try without her guidance! Our tour guide Betsy was the best and gave us lots of background from the culture and history along with showing us some amazing food!
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Jordan M
6/01/2025
Betsy Betsy was an excellent guide; kind, great knowledge, and a fun time! The food was great as well I would highly recommend going on it. You get a lot of food and get to see some cool parts of Paris.
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Jack H
6/01/2025
Eating Europe The guide was amazing! Knew her facts and history and was super engaging! Was very polite and happy to answer any questions we had
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Ella n
6/01/2025
Amazing Food Tour! Selma was absolutely amazing! Perfect way to see the neighborhood and eat delicious food. The stops were great. Ate so many amazing croissants and learned so much.
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Ivana R
5/31/2025
Croissants! Sabine was a great tour guide - she shared lots of great insights on bakeries and Paris! The food was generous and delicious!
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Alison G
5/31/2025
Must do Sabine was a fantastic guide. Go hungry because you will get many full sized tastings! The smaller group size was nice too.
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Leslie E
5/31/2025
Eat, Laugh, Learn Paris/France Had an amazing experience with Selma, she brought Paris to life through her experiences and French history. I HIGHLY suggest going on this tour with Selma to eat, laugh, and create memories with your group.
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Matthew B
5/31/2025
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Experience the city with a Paris food tour guide and feel like a local.
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
I 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 and I've been living in Paris for 10 years as of 2025.
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
I 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!
Vanessa
Originally from Saronno, Italy, I moved to Paris eight and a half years ago, driven by my passion for art
I’ve been hosting food tours that blend my passions for food, history, art, and culture. My tours highlight local vendors, French culture, and eco-friendly practices, while I share my love for French dishes, such as tartare de bœuf, cheeses, and oysters.
Paris, with its vibrant culture, history, and endless opportunities, is the perfect place to express creativity and passion, and it’s what I love most about the city.
Carole
My origins from all over France, even all of Europe, make me a “perfect Frenchwoman”... arriving in Paris 30 years ago, I think I became a “real Parisian” if it means something
As a food writer, food guide and cook, I am passionate about French “terroirs”, the history of cuisine and food... the quintessence of French culture and our art of living... nothing pleases me more than a homemade meal shared with friends.
As we know, clichés of life ring true. But most of all, what I love when I have free time and the sun shines, is to have a gourmet picnic in the Buttes Chaumont or on the Seine.
Salma
Originally from Martinique, I moved to Paris six years ago to pursue my dream of becoming an artist, and I've fallen in love with the city ever since.
My fondness for foie gras, a traditional French dish I share with my family during celebrations, is just one of the many reasons I cherish the culture and history of this beautiful city.
As an artist and history enthusiast, I enjoy sharing stories about influential French figures and historical anecdotes during my Montmartre tours, especially the tales of kings and queens. Paris captivates me with its constant surprises and endless exploration opportunities, and I love how it always keeps me engaged.
Maymuna
I'm originally from Vancouver, Canada, and I've been living in Paris for nearly two years. With a background in tech and project management spanning the past eight years, I’ve developed a passion for connecting with people and storytelling –skills I now bring to my work as a tour guide.
Choosing a favourite French food is impossible, but if I had to name a few, I'd say buttery croissants, a perfectly aged comté, and anything involving duck confit.
Paris has completely captured my heart, and my favourite thing to do here is wander through its charming streets, discovering hidden gems and soaking up the atmosphere.
Sabine
Originally from Hong Kong, I have called Paris home for the past 20 years. My love for this city led me to start a blog 11 years ago, where I regularly share my gastronomic adventures.
Among the countless delights of French cuisine, confit de canard and mille-feuille hold a special place in my heart.
During the pandemic, I completed a CAP Boulangerie training, deepening my passion for baking and the joy of sharing my creations with friends and family. I believe food has a magical way of bringing people together and offering a window into a culture, which is why I love being a food tour guide.
Saeed
I'm a Persian in Paris who loves to travel, teach, translate & tell a great story
What better time to do so than over a glass of wine with cheese & chocolate galore?
Nora
I am from Sydney, Australia. I have been coming to Paris countless times since 2013 but I have finally settled here since this year 2025. My speciality are degustations. My passion is to pair things with food doesn't even stop at wine, sometimes it has included art and music.
If I HAD TO choose, it would be duck confit. But also macarons, crème brûlée, camembert and escargot.
Summer nights by the canal is what made me fall in love with Paris so that would have to be it.
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