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15 Market Tours in Paris Worth Booking

25 tours  ·  from $27

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 market tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet - Grand and Petit Trianon, two royal escape houses
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Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet

1.Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,680 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Travel by train from Paris to Versailles, shop at the town market, and ride through the royal grounds with a small group. Your guide leads you to Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet, the Trianons, Apollo Fountain, and Grand Canal before leaving you to explore the palace independently.

“Overall, it was a unique and fun way to see Versailles. Some in our group wanted more time at the Pallace and wondered why we didn’t structure the tour with a visit there first. Also, some wanted less time at the market and more time for the tour,”

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Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour - Starting at the château and setting the scene
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Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

2.Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,121 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend about eight hours exploring Versailles by bike with a licensed English-speaking guide. Ride through town and the royal grounds, shop at Place du Marché Notre Dame for a picnic, visit Marie-Antoinette’s hamlet, and tour the Hall of Mirrors. Bikes, train tickets, palace access, and helmets are included.

“This was one of the highlights of our trip! Andrea was an incredible guide—knowledgeable, funny, and full of great stories that brought the history of Versailles to life. His instructions were clear and easy to follow, so even those of us who don’t bike often felt completely comfortable. The tour was the perfect mix of sightseeing, history, and fun. We loved exploring the beautiful grounds by bike and seeing parts of Versailles that most visitors miss. Andrea’s energy and enthusiasm made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour—it’s a wonderful way to experience Versailles!”

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Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option - Choosing the 4.5-hour or 6-hour format
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Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

3.Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,024 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $240

Spend 4.5 or 6 hours at Le Foodist, a central Paris cooking school. The longer option adds coffee, a croissant, and a market visit with cheese tasting. Chefs such as Fred, Luc, Luke, and Paolo guide a small group through a three-course lunch, wine pairings, and practical French techniques.

“This was such a treat! So happy we booked this class and included the visit to the market. Frederic was a wonderful host and instructor. We walked to the market, learned about cheeses, purchased our produce and then returned to the kitchens to prepare our delicious meal. Frederic was the consummate instructor and we learned about French food culture in addition to many French cooking techniques. We also met the pastry instructor Stephane who was truly lovely also! This was an all around terrific experience. 10 out of 10!!”

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Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option - Two hours of hands-on cooking
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Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

4.Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $252

Spend 4.5 or 6 hours with a Le Foodist chef, preparing a three-course French meal in a small English-speaking class. Choose the longer option for a Latin Quarter market visit, then cook, share wine and cheese, and take home the recipes.

“We really loved the experience, from the shopping to the cooking ,everything was top notch. Working with the other participants and then enjoying a meal together was the best part.”

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Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace - Marnes-la-Coquette and the quieter side of Paris
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Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace

5.Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $204

Ride from western Paris through Saint-Cloud, Marnes-la-Coquette, and forest paths to Versailles with guides such as Renaud, Adrian, or Rio. Shop for a picnic at the Notre Dame market, see the Trianons and royal hamlet, visit the palace, then return to Paris by train.

“What an enjoyable to get to, and then see, Versailles. Our guide was great. Loved shopping in the market and picnicking on the lawn. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Paris: Full-Day Cooking Class, Market Tour and Lunch - Shopping for ingredients in a Paris market
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Paris: Full-Day Cooking Class, Market Tour and Lunch

6.Full-Day Cooking Class, Market Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 6 hours · from $258

Meet at Le Foodist in the Latin Quarter for croissants and coffee, then shop a local market with an English-speaking chef. Prepare an appetizer, main course, dessert, and cheese course using classic French techniques, and sit down with red and white wine for a relaxed lunch.

“We really enjoyed getting to know Luc and France through him. The market tour was definitely worth the money. The cheese shop stop and learning about the regions where cheese comes from in France was our favorite”

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Paris: Flea Market Insider's Tour in Extra-Small Group - Meeting at Porte de Clignancourt
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Paris: Flea Market Insider’s Tour in Extra-Small Group

7.Flea Market Insider’s Tour in Extra-Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 73 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58

Spend 90 minutes to 2 hours with an English-speaking guide at Saint-Ouen Flea Market, learning where to find antiques, fashion, memorabilia, and unusual finds among more than 2,500 stalls. Guides such as Flo, Tobias, and Hella tailor the route to what you hope to buy.

“Great overview of the flea market with advice on specific items we were searching for.”

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Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market - The 12th arrondissement, away from the usual circuit
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Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market

8.Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $229

Join Sophie in a small group of up to eight for a 2 to 3 hour walk from Pont au Change to Marché d’Aligre. Hear Paris stories, explore quiet corners of the 12th arrondissement, and get help choosing French foods for lunch.

“Sophie was extremely knowledgeable, personable and flexible. What a great experience to see Paris in a personalized tour that takes you off the beaten path and introduces you to culture, history and multiple delicious food establishments.”

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Market Visit and Cooking Class with a Parisian Chef - Choosing ingredients with Dominique, Frederic, or Marthe
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Market Visit and Cooking Class with a Parisian Chef

9.Market Visit and Cooking Class with a Parisian Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 51 reviews · 4h 30m · from $261

Spend a morning with a Parisian chef at a local French market, choosing fresh ingredients before preparing a three-course meal. The class runs Tuesday to Saturday, welcomes all skill levels, and is limited to eight people. Chefs have included Dominique, Frederic, and Marthe.

“The cooking class with Chef Frederic was amazing! He’s a very knowledgeable, experienced chef and while entertaining, we actually learned a lot. The walk through the local market was uplifting to chose our own ingredients for a unique meal. Chef Fred included everyone in the small group to generate a meal that was pleasing. His kitchen arrangement was fabulous for the course. My 8yo daughter attended the course with me and had so much fun- he’s very attentive towards everyone in the group. Best money spent on a cooking course. My daughter and I cooked the meal the next night for a dinner party and my guests raved about tasty…”

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Paris: Left Bank Food & Wine Tour with Latin Quarter Market - Chocolate first at Maison Caffet
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Paris: Left Bank Food & Wine Tour with Latin Quarter Market

10.Left Bank Food & Wine Tour with Latin Quarter Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $114

Spend three hours eating through Paris’s Latin Quarter with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll sample 10-plus specialties, visit Mouffetard Market, taste French cheese and charcuterie, enjoy a croque-monsieur, and finish with wine near a Roman amphitheater.

“Our guide was great - very friendly, informative and knowledgeable. She gave great recommendations also”

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Flea Market Secrets near Montmartre: A Paris Hunt for Treasures - Three market sections, three different moods
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Flea Market Secrets near Montmartre: A Paris Hunt for Treasures

11.Flea Market Secrets near Montmartre: A Paris Hunt for Treasures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend two hours with a Parisian guide, often Daria, exploring three sections of Saint-Ouen flea market. Expect antique furniture, vintage jewelry, scarves, art, and design pieces, plus practical help finding items that fit your interests. Purchases and café drinks cost extra.

“Daria is an art historian who could describe to our group of two what everything was. We saw three separate markets at our pace. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Stroll a Local French market & have a picnic - Choosing cheese, fruit, bread, and French specialties
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Stroll a Local French market & have a picnic

12.Stroll a Local French market & have a picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $91

Meet Milan from With Love From Paris Tours at 9:30 am for a small-group walk through a local market. Choose cheeses, fruit, pâté, sausages, and bread, learn useful French, then share a picnic with wine. In poor weather, enjoy a market snack and café drink instead.

“Great family experience! The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. I felt like a local while shopping at the market.”

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Local Food Market Walking Tour near the Marais - Inside the covered Beauvau market
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Local Food Market Walking Tour near the Marais

13.Local Food Market Walking Tour near the Marais

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $132

Meet your guide at 10:00 near Bastille for a two-hour walk through Marché d’Aligre. Sample bread, cheese, cured meats, chocolate, pastries, and wine while exploring its covered food hall and outdoor flea market. Guides such as Stefan add food knowledge and local color.

“Our guide Garance (Sp?) was fantastic! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the tour so much fun. She took us to fabulous places in the Marais. We really enjoyed the tour.”

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Les Puces de Saint Ouen Flea Market Private Tour in Paris - Marché le Passage and the pleasure of small finds
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Les Puces de Saint Ouen Flea Market Private Tour in Paris

14.Les Puces de Saint Ouen Flea Market Private Tour in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155

Spend three hours exploring Saint-Ouen’s many antique markets with a private English-speaking guide. Meet at your central Paris accommodation, ride the metro together, and browse Vernaison, Biron, Paul Bert Serpette, Malassis, and more. Guides such as Aliya, Mehrdad, James, and Sanny can translate, negotiate, and tailor the route to your collecting interests.

“I highly recommend this tour And Mehrdad! He is an excellent host of the city and the markets at Les Puces de Saint-Ouen. You can easily get lost in the market! However, having Mehrdad as your guide it is a dream. He helps to focus on the items your interested in and give you an overall taste of the markets!”

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Private shopping tour at the Paris Antique Flea Market - What happens during the four hours
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Private shopping tour at the Paris Antique Flea Market

15.Private shopping tour at the Paris Antique Flea Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $216

Spend four hours with a private English-speaking guide at Paris’s Saint-Ouen flea market. Solene or another guide helps match you with vendors across markets such as Vernaison, Dauphine, and Malassis, negotiates in French, and can assist with shipping larger purchases.

“This excursion with Solene was so much fun! I found everything I was looking for. My new vase, candelabra and mirror are going to be treasured pieced for me to look back on and remember this trip. I highly recommend this tour for all first timers to this flea market because it is an absolute maze!”

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