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title: Paris Baking Insider Experience near Eiffel Tower
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-baking-insider-experience-near-eiffel-tower/
type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.81
reviews: 139
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 11 of 25 (Eiffel Tower Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-baking-insider-experience-near-eiffel-tower/
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# Paris Baking Insider Experience near Eiffel Tower

**Guidekin's take:** Practise laminating dough, shaping a baguette and making croissants in a hands-on baking class near the Eiffel Tower. Expert instruction and sweet and savoury tastings are included; expect extended standing and stairs to the bakery, with no lift. 4.81 from 139 reviews at €90 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #11 of 25 in Eiffel Tower Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Join a French baking expert for a hands-on class where you’ll learn how to laminate dough, shape a baguette, puff a croissant, and more, with sweet and savory tastings along the way!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Upon arrival at the bakery,
- Starts 11:00, 14:00, 17:00: 3 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €90: ages 5 to 11

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 139 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: ExperienceFirst
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.81 from 139 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 133 of 139.

- 5 stars: 127 (91%)
- 4 stars: 6 (4%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 3 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the teaching and baked goods to take home; some expected more baking from scratch.

**Praised:**
- Patient instructors who explain techniques and the reasons behind each baking step
- French bread and pastry history woven into practical baking activities
- Activities that keep children engaged and help beginners join in
- A look inside a working bakery, with bakers preparing goods around the class
- Tasty bread and cakes, with plenty of baked goods to take home

**Complaints:**
- Some enjoy shaping dough, while others find the use of prepared dough too limiting
- Cramped work areas in a busy bakery can make moving around difficult
- Some take croissants home, while others are disappointed they cannot keep the ones they roll
- Some praise the instructors' skills, while others question their professional baking experience

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-09-27 to 2026-08-01); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Expert guide
- Snacks
- Hands-on baking lesson

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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

Upon arrival at the bakery, please notify bakery staff that you're there for the baking class. They will point you in the right direction. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early. This experience starts promptly, and you may not be able to join if you arrive late.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJe0BKIwBw5kcRV7WgX_N2VG0

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children are allowed, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Kids under the age of 5 can join free of charge, but they won’t be able to participate in the hands-on baking experience due to safety concerns.
- This tour requires you to be able to stand for an extended period of time. It is 15 steps to the bakery on the 2nd floor with no elevator.

## Compared with other Eiffel Tower Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #11 of 25** | €90 | 2h | 4.81 (139) | shared |
| [Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame](/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-bike-tour-eiffel-tower-louvre-and-notre-dame/?format=md) | €45 | 4h | 4.9 (941) | shared |
| [Eiffel Tower Tour up to Second Floor Access with a Private Guide](/france/paris/tours/eiffel-tower-tour-up-to-second-floor-access-with-a-private-guide/?format=md) | €190 | 2h | 4.98 (132) | private |
| [Paris: Eiffel Tower Summit Small-Group Guided Tour Max 6 People](/france/paris/tours/paris-eiffel-tower-summit-small-group-guided-tour-max-6-people/?format=md) | €129 | 2h | 4.96 (137) | shared |

Ranked #11 of 25 in Eiffel Tower Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €31 to €280, median €77; typical length 2h. 5 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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