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title: Paris Guided Visit and Tasting in a Royal Wine Cellar
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type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 36
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.5
reviews: 231
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Shared cellar visit
rank_in_category: 86 of 88 (Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Paris Guided Visit and Tasting in a Royal Wine Cellar

**Guidekin's take:** Walk through the wine cellars of the King of France while a sommelier explains French grapes and wine regions. Three wine tastings and time for questions are included; the experience is adults only and food is excluded. 4.5 from 231 reviews at €36 per person for 1h.

In our comparison: #86 of 88 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Visit a royal wine cellar in the heart of Paris: discover and learn about French wine in a fun and interactive experience !

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Close to: Louvre-Rivoli Metro Station -…
- 9 start times: between 11:30 and 17:30
- Food included: see what is included
- Age 6+: Minimum age is 18 years

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €36 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.5/5 from 231 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: LES CAVES DU LOUVRE
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 9 start times between 11:30 and 17:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01

## Reviews

4.5 from 231 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
86% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 199 of 231.

- 5 stars: 169 (73%)
- 4 stars: 30 (13%)
- 3 stars: 19 (8%)
- 2 stars: 5 (2%)
- 1 star: 8 (3%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and cellar setting; the main caveat is introductory wine content with limited tasting depth.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable, engaging guides who explain French wine regions and production
- Atmospheric underground cellars with stories about the venue's history
- Interactive aroma activities that help visitors explore their sense of smell
- Wines that many guests enjoy sampling as they move through the cellar rooms

**Complaints:**
- Some wanted more tasting guidance and less introductory wine information
- Rushed movement between cellar rooms left some wanting more time
- Some found the pours small, while others described generous servings

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-10-19 to 2026-09-26); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided visit 5:30pm | €36 / person | English | Guided visit 5:30 |
| Guided visit 5:00pm | €36 / person | English | Guided visit 5:00pm |
| Guided visit 2:30pm | €36 / person | English | Guided visit 2:30pm |
| Guided visit 2:00pm | €36 / person | English | Guided visit 2:00pm |
| Guided visit 4:00pm | €36 / person | English | Guided visit 4:00pm |
| Guided visit 3:30pm | €36 / person | English | Guided visite 3:30pm |
| Guided visit 11:30am | €36 / person | English | Guided visit 11:30am |
| Guided visit 3:00pm | €36 / person | English | Guided visit 3:00pm |
| Guided visit 4:30pm | €36 / person | English | Guided visit 4:30pm |

## What's included

- Learn about French grapes and French wine regions
- Be guided by our sommelier and ask anything about wine
- Stroll through the wine cellars of the King of France
- Tasting of three wines selected by our sommelier

## Not included

- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **Les Caves du Louvre** (1h; admission included) - Come and discover The Caves du Louvre and enjoy a 1 hour visit and wine tasting guided by our sommeliers. A fun activity to do with friends or family providing a memorable moment in our historic cellars. Let yourself be guided through our rooms at the Caves du Louvre by your...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 9 start times between 11:30 and 17:30
- 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

Close to: 
Louvre-Rivoli Metro Station - Line 1
Les Halles Metro Station - Line A, B, D, 1, 4, 7, 11, 14

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJKTbqhSFu5kcRjADy2xG34nw

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Minimum age is 18 years

## Compared with other Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #86 of 88** | €36 | 1h | 4.5 (231) | 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 #86 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.

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