Paris · DESSERT TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 dessert tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Take a one-hour Seine cruise from Port de la Bourdonnais, passing Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and Parisian bridges. Choose daylight, sunset, or evening, then collect a crepe, waffle, ice cream, or soft drink at Les Terrasses du Trocadéro. Bring headphones for the audio guide.
“Lovely day for it, great guide. Appreciate the language coverage too”
At Le Musée Gourmand du Chocolat, explore 850 square meters of chocolate history, from the Olmecs to modern craft. Watch a virtual demonstration by two Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, taste praline and ganache, and let children follow a treasure hunt. The self-guided visit takes place at 28 Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle.
“It's was a lovely experience...you can learn a lot about the history of chocolate, they have an activity book for kids and you can eat plenty of chocolate during your visit.”
Spend about three and a half hours with a private English-speaking guide in Montmartre, sampling cheese, bread, pastries, crêpes, macarons, chocolates, cured meats, wine, and a secret dish. Guides such as Matthieu, Rita, and Baptiste bring local food and neighborhood stories to life.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Rita. We learned so much about the food of France and had a delicious experience on top of it! I would definitely recommend this tour without reserve”
Spend about three hours walking through Saint-Germain-des-Prés or the Marais with a local guide, tasting French pastries, chocolates, bread, cakes, and sometimes ice cream. Guides such as Josie, Luis, and Gilles have led especially engaging tours, though the exact shops and tasting mix can vary.
“Our guide was fantastic. Great with the kids and adults. Very generous with her knowledge and enthusiasm. Absolutely a highlight of our trip to France!”
Spend 2.5 hours tasting Parisian staples from Palais Royal to Rue du Nil. You’ll sample croissants, baguette, quiche, chocolate, tea, cheese, and hot chocolate in a group of up to 10, guided in English by hosts such as Jesita, Nora, Claire, or Harriet.
“Plenty of great food that is representative of typical French breakfast cuisine. There is plenty of food so arrive hungry! ALSO- book this tour early in your Paris visit as you will learn about places in Paris where you will want sample true Parisian food!”
At Choco-Story in Paris, a French or English-speaking chocolatier guides you through a 45-minute hands-on session. Decorate a 250 to 300 gram chocolate bar with toppings, dip treats, taste samples, and take home your chocolate plus an apron. Museum entry is included.
“Stefan did a great job communicating with the French and the English speaking people showed me a book of one of the famous chocolate makers, the entire group laughed and had a great time I wouldn't change anything about it”
Spend three hours tasting chocolate, macarons, pastries, jams, and other French specialties around Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Your English- or French-speaking guide leads a group of up to 10 from Saint-Germain church to Debauve & Gallais, Café de Flore, and several independent food shops.
“If you like chocolate, come prepared because there is a lot of chocolate to taste. The St. Germain area is nice. Arthur, our tour guide was really helpful and full of useful information about the area.”
Choose Montmartre or Saint-Germain-des-Prés for a 2.5-hour small-group walk through pastry shops, chocolatiers and cafés. Expect about 10 sweet tastings, local history and neighborhood stories from guides such as Allison, Etienne, Sophie and Olivia. Bring comfortable shoes and a serious sweet tooth.
“We had the best time on our tour. Our guide answered all my questions and was so knowledgeable on the history of the area and the fun stories that made Montmartre unique. Would do it again and again. We loved all the samples and how relaxed the experience was as we walked around 10/10 +”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Bagnolet to Brussels and Bruges, with guided walks through Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Mont des Arts, Lake of Love, and Bruges Town Hall. You get free time in both cities, with optional chocolate tasting. Guides such as Abraham, Rodolfo, and Anna have earned praise, though bilingual delivery can vary.
“She is very friendly, informative, and accommodation for everyone’s needs. She even provided me the information about the local history of there I stayed, with that she recommended the area to walk around!”
Walk Montmartre for 2.5 hours with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at five or six sweet shops for meringue, artisan chocolate, crêpes, a secret baked treat, éclairs, macarons, and seasonal ice cream or pastry. Meet at Blanche Metro and finish back there.
“Loved it. I’m a chocoholic and love sweets! Great choices. Our guide Allison was excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable, organized!”
Walk uphill through Montmartre with guides such as Loïk, Lancelot, or Laurent, hearing stories of love, loss, artists, and Parisian life while tasting at least six pastries and sweets. The two-hour English tour visits the Moulin Rouge, Bateau-Lavoir, windmills, viewpoints, and Sacré-Cœur.
“This was a fantastic tour filled with interesting stories and histories as well as half a dozen sweet delights from the guide's favorite bakeries and chocolatiers along the way. We highly recommend!”
Spend an afternoon exploring Le Marais with a food-focused guide trained by Pierre Gagnaire. Taste pastries, chocolate, ice cream, and bakery treats, then visit tea, absinthe, and spice shops while learning about the Jewish Quarter, mansions, and local character.
“Ask the tour guide to verify what is actually open if you go during July or August. Some places close for Holiday. We got to several and they were closed despite what their website stated.”
Spend three hours at Le Foodist near Notre-Dame learning choux pastry, crème pâtissière, Chantilly, piping, and chocolate éclairs. English-speaking pastry chefs such as Stephane and Florence guide small groups of up to eight, with tea, French cultural stories, recipes, and a box of your own pastries.
“We had a wonderful time with chef Stephane, made great eclairs, absolutely worth it to experience it, highly recommend!”
Spend 2.5 hours tasting French sweets with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to 10. Sample chocolates, croissants, macarons, crêpes, cider, and bean-to-bar chocolate while exploring Paris passages and Rue Montorgueil. Guides including Emily, Sam, Khosi, Juan, Michelle, and Joshua have led recent tours.
“Juan was the best, very knowledgeable and friendly, we are so full from the delicious stops!! Highly recommend!”
Walk through the Jewish Marais with a French, English, or German-speaking guide, visiting Rue des Rosiers, the Pletzl, medieval walls, synagogue sites, and Shoah Memorial courtyards. Taste strudel, babka, and cheesecake at Florence Kahn in a small group of up to 10.
“Guide is amazing, intelligent, knowledgeable. He really enjoys what he’s doing and it’s very influential. Tour is above expectations.”
Pick a monument, a quarter or a table.
