--- title: Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/historical-paris-walking-tour-to-vibrant-food-market/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 190 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 73 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: "Market and lunch: 2h–3h" rank_in_category: 24 of 88 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/historical-paris-walking-tour-to-vibrant-food-market/ --- # Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market **Guidekin's take:** Architectural sights and everyday Paris spaces lead to a food market on this walking tour. Lunch is included, while guiding is offered in one language only. 5 from 73 reviews at €190 per person for 2h–3h. In our comparison: #24 of 88 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview You are gonna live an amazing moment with a true Parisian woman ! As it has been 8 years that I am living in Paris I created a tour mixing some of our major architectural places and authentic living spaces. After this tour, you will know the real Paris, I can guarantee ! ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet on the middle of the bridge… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €190 per person - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 73 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Le Paris de Sophie - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 5.0 from 73 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 73 of 73. - 5 stars: 73 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise tailored walks, local food and history; the feedback also covers museum visits and other Paris tours. **Praised:** - Local history and architecture explained through engaging stories - Walks adapted to the group's interests and preferences - Food stops at local bakeries, markets and independent shops - Neighbourhoods and streets visitors say they would have missed alone - Warm, relaxed guiding that keeps children and teenagers engaged **Complaints:** - No recurring criticism of the tour appears in these reviews Written by Guidekin from the 53 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2020-01-15 to 2026-06-30); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Quais de la Seine** (40m) - We walk on a special walking path along the river. Around us, so many buildings: I explain you their stories, give you some anecdoctes and of course, I answer your questions ! 2. **12th Arrondissement** (40m) - We walk around different hidden places of the 12th borough : perfect moment to take pictures and to discover non-touristic places ! 3. **Marche Aligre** (30m) - By lunchtime we arrive at my favorite place in Paris: an authentic and vibrant market where you can stock up on local, tasty produce. I can help you choose the best French food ! ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - 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 We will meet on the middle of the bridge (right side when you come from Chatelet). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJpRG50B9u5kcRWXhSvP7k4cw Ends: We end the tour at a Food Market around 12h30/1pm : many options to have your lunch over there, I will advise you ! :) ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 88** | €190 | 2h–3h | 5.0 (73) | shared | | [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 #24 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/historical-paris-walking-tour-to-vibrant-food-market/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md