--- title: "Cool Le Marais: Parisian Food Tour, Small Group or Private Option" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/cool-le-marais-parisian-food-tour-small-group-or-private-option/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 149 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 73 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Food and wine, max six rank_in_category: 45 of 88 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/cool-le-marais-parisian-food-tour-small-group-or-private-option/ --- # Cool Le Marais: Parisian Food Tour, Small Group or Private Option **Guidekin's take:** Explore Le Marais through food and wine pairings in a small shared group of up to six, with a private upgrade available. A local guide and the listed food and drinks are included; dietary restrictions must be raised immediately after booking. 4.9 from 73 reviews at €149 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #45 of 88 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview In a small group of maximum 6 people and with your local expert guide, embark on an authentic Parisian food tour complete with perfect wine pairings in the beautiful neighborhood of Le Marais. Rich in medieval history and once the headquarters of the Knights Templar, today Le Marais lives as a trendy neighborhood of cuisine and culture, and peppered with award winning eateries! Meet in the heart of Le Marais and make your way along the winding cobble streets to discover delicious culinary gems. Among the flavorful stops you will enjoy a buttery traditional Parisian croissant, cheese and wine pairings with of course Parisian baguette, savory falafels, and a mouth watering bowl of French onion soup with a perfectly paired glass of wine. Complete your foodie experience on a sweet note with some iconic Parisian sweet treats and chocolate. There is no better way to experience authentic Parisian food culture than in the heart of the trendy Les Marais neighborhood! ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of Aux Désirs de Manon bakery, - Group size varies by option: small group from €149 · private from €190 - Starts 11:00, 16:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €119: ages 3 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €149 per person for the Cool Le Marais: Parisian Food Tour, Small Group option; other options up to €190 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 73 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €149 · private from €190 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:00, 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.9 from 73 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 71 of 73. - 5 stars: 70 (96%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' local knowledge and varied tastings, but some felt the food did not justify the cost. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides connect the food with local history and French culture - Varied sweet and savoury tastings at neighbourhood food stops - Stops introduce places visitors say they would not have discovered on their own - Guides make food and neighbourhood history engaging for children and teenagers **Complaints:** - Some felt the food offered poor value for money - Some wanted more food, while others found the tastings plentiful Written by Guidekin from the 73 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-05-12 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Cool Le Marais: Parisian Food Tour, Small Group | €149 / person | English | - | | Private Tour UPGRADE | €190 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Food Tour in Le Marais: Experience the history and culture of Paris on a delicious journey through Le Marais with your private expert guide. | ## What's included - local expert guide - food and drinks as listed in product description - small group tour of maximum 6 participants ## Not included - gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Le Marais** (3h) - is known to be one of the trendiest areas in Paris, filled not only with award-winning eateries, but also peppered with aristocratic mansions and charming French boutiques. With your expert local guide and small group of 6 participants, indulge your senses as you explore the... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 11:00, 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point In front of Aux Désirs de Manon bakery, 129 Rue Saint-Antoine, 75004 Paris by the Saint-Paul metro entrance. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJF5dW7P1x5kcRBkgViDW0ESc Ends: Rue du Trésor, 75004 Paris, ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please contact us immediately after booking if you have any dietary restrictions ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #45 of 88** | €149 | 3h | 4.9 (73) | varies by option | | [French Wine, Champagne And Cheese Tasting Paris SECRET WINE DOOR](/france/paris/tours/french-wine-champagne-and-cheese-tasting-paris-secret-wine-door/?format=md) | €89 | 2h | 4.99 (494) | shared | | [Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option](/france/paris/tours/paris-cooking-class-and-lunch-with-wine-plus-market-visit-option/?format=md) | €199 | 6h | 4.96 (1158) | shared | | [Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Macarons](/france/paris/tours/paris-cooking-class-learn-how-to-make-macarons/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.97 (687) | shared | Ranked #45 of 88 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €20 to €250, median €99; typical length 2h 30m. 14 of 88 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/food-tours-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/cool-le-marais-parisian-food-tour-small-group-or-private-option/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md