--- title: Paris Award Winning Secret Food Tour with Cheese, Wines & Stories lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-award-winning-secret-food-tour-with-cheese-wines-stories/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 64 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 5402 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 72 of 87 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-award-winning-secret-food-tour-with-cheese-wines-stories/ --- # Paris Award Winning Secret Food Tour with Cheese, Wines & Stories **Guidekin's take:** Secret Food Tours' award-winning Montmartre route with 5402 reviews: boutiques where locals shop, cheese, wine and the stories behind them. In our comparison: #72 of 87 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Like Parisians, in Montmartre we'll visit high-end boutiques for the finest ingredients, sampling along the way. Your guide reveals history, local shops, and delicious selections like cheeses, wines, cured meats, crepes, and pastries. Or, in Notre Dame, indulge in classic French delicacies and explore the birthplace of Paris. From viennoiseries to oysters, regional tarts to desserts, we'll discover hidden gems near Pont Marie. Immerse yourself in local life and the gastronomic influence of Parisian history. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We'll meet in front of the Starbucks, - Group size varies by option: max 16 from €64 · max 12 from €90 - 10 start times: between 10:30 and 18:00 - Food included: see what is included - Children from €56: ages 3 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €64 per person for the 2-Hour Centre Paris Food Tour option; other options up to €104 - Duration: 2h–3h 30m - Rating: 4.81/5 from 5402 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Secret Food Tours - Group: Group size varies by option: max 16 from €64 · max 12 from €90 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10 start times between 10:30 and 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.81 from 5402 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 5130 of 5402. - 5 stars: 4881 (90%) - 4 stars: 249 (5%) - 3 stars: 128 (2%) - 2 stars: 68 (1%) - 1 star: 76 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and generous tastings; a few feel the food does not justify the cost. **Praised:** - Guides connect French food and wine with neighbourhood history - Cheese, charcuterie and sweet tastings receive frequent praise - Many describe generous servings and leave feeling full - The final seated tasting gives the group time to eat and socialise **Complaints:** - Some find the tastings good value, while others feel the food does not justify the cost Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-08-17 to 2026-10-02); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 2-Hour Centre Paris Food Tour | €64 / person | English | Express Food Tour: Choose this option to join our fun 2-Hour Paris Food Tour in the 1st District ! Groups limited to 16 guests or less! Starting point: 21 Rue des Petits Carreaux, 75002 Paris, France | | Notre Dame & Latin Quarter | €90 / person | English | Notre Dame & Latin Quarter : Choose this option to join our delicious food tour around Notre Dame & the Latin Quarter, in a group of 12 people or less! Starting point: Pont Marie, 75004 Paris, France | | Montmartre Food Tour | €104 / person | English | Choose this option to join our Award Winning Montmartre Food Tour in a group of 12 people or less! Starting point: Anvers, 75018 Paris, France | ## What's included - Praline brioche, golden and buttery | Aged Comté cheese - A Truffled Ham Croque Monsieur paired with a Glass of Fine French Wine - Our Signature Secret Dish! | Fine Red & White Wines - Artisanal French cheeses - Authentic macarons | Seasonal pastry or Artisan Chocolates - *** In the 2-Hour Express Tour *** - *** Montmartre & Notre Dame 3-Hour Tours *** - Our heart warming Secret Dish! - Freshly baked breads & viennoiserie | Brittany crêpe or galette - Savoury tart or Fine Cured Meats ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Montmartre** (pass by, no stop) - If you want to discover Montmartre: On our Secret Food Tour: Montmartre, you’ll experience the true spirit of this iconic Parisian neighborhood through its food, stories, and charm. Like locals shopping for the perfect meal, we’ll visit the area’s best boutiques and markets,... 2. **Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre** (pass by, no stop) - Iconic white-domed basilica crowning Montmartre hill, offering sweeping Paris views. A landmark backdrop as your guide leads you through the neighbourhood. 3. **Wall Of Love** (10m) - A romantic mural in Square Jehan Rictus displaying "I love you" in 250 languages. A charming Montmartre stop your guide shares along the route. 4. **Moulin Rouge** (5m) - The legendary cabaret birthplace of the can-can, immortalised by Toulouse-Lautrec. Your tour ends near this iconic red windmill at the foot of Montmartre. 5. **If you want to discover the Notre Dame Area: On our Secret Food Tour Notre Da...** (pass by, no stop) - If you want to discover the Notre Dame Area: On our Secret Food Tour Notre Dame – The Heart of Paris, you’ll discover the birthplace of the city through its rich flavors and iconic landmarks. Starting in Le Marais, you'll wander medieval streets and pass famous sights like... 6. **The Seine** (10m) - The lifeblood of Paris, lined with quays, bridges, and Haussmann façades. You'll cross it twice as your tour weaves through the city's historic core. 7. **Ile de la Cite** (15m) - The ancient island where Paris was founded over 2,000 years ago. Cross this historic Seine island as your guide unveils the city's culinary roots. 8. **Ile Saint-Louis** (10m) - A charming 17th-century island in the Seine, lined with elegant mansions and artisan shops. A picturesque stop where you'll grab a Parisian macaron. 9. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (10m) - The Gothic masterpiece at the heart of Paris, standing on Île de la Cité. A defining landmark on your culinary journey through the city's birthplace. 10. **Shakespeare and Company** (pass by, no stop) - The legendary English-language bookshop facing Notre-Dame, beloved by writers since 1951. A literary landmark on the path through the Latin Quarter. 11. **Latin Quarter** (30m) - Paris's storied left-bank district of medieval lanes, bookshops, and bistros. Wander its cobbled streets to meet the cheesemonger and local bakery. 12. **Eglise Saint-Severin** (5m) - A flamboyant Gothic church tucked into the Latin Quarter's medieval lanes. A quiet historic landmark passed as you collect cheeses and fresh breads. 13. **Pantheon** (5m) - The neoclassical mausoleum honouring France's greatest figures, from Voltaire to Curie. A landmark passed as you explore the Latin Quarter on foot, close to your final stop ! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10 start times between 10:30 and 18:00 - 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'll meet in front of the Starbucks, 21 Rue des Petits Carreaux, 75002 Paris Our guide will have an orange umbrella for easy recognition Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJv7Ndkxdu5kcReolHClf1RIY Ends: EXPRESS TOUR OPTION We'll finish our tour at the Louvre-Rivoli Station, 91 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris , NOTRE DAME OPTION The tour finish a short distance from the top of the Hill and the Pantheon, it's also close to Notre-Dame please ask your guide for itinerary, MONTMARTRE OPTION The tour ends close to Moulin Rouge area at Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris, France Several stations are near the end point please ask your guide for the closest to your next destination. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The tour is unfortunately not accessible for person in wheelchair and with reduced mobility. - Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances. - We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours. Vegetarians are welcome on our tour! - Vegan, allergies to gluten, dairy and cheese cannot be accommodated on our tours unfortunately. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #72 of 87** | €64 | 2h–3h 30m | 4.81 (5402) | 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 #72 of 87 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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