--- title: Paris Le Marais District Original Food and Wine Tasting Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-le-marais-district-original-food-and-wine-tasting-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 130 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.62 reviews: 902 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en, fr] rank_in_category: 88 of 88 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-le-marais-district-original-food-and-wine-tasting-tour/ --- # Paris Le Marais District Original Food and Wine Tasting Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore the Marais through its food shops on a guided tasting walk. Chocolate, macarons, cheeses, wine and cured meat are among the included tastings; hotel pickup is excluded, and dietary requirements should be stated when booking. 4.62 from 902 reviews at €130 per person for 3h 30m. In our comparison: #88 of 88 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview From Beaubourg to Bastille, the Marais concentrates most of the pleasures Paris offers. Old mansions, trendy art galleries, fashion shops and of course a huge range of food shops. It's an astonishing place bringing together an eclectic mix of people from across the world. Simply one of the best places to shop food in Paris! Why you will love this tour : - A deep dive into the Marais, one of Paris’ most vibrant and foodie-friendly neighborhoods - Explore the oldest food market in Paris, the legendary Marché des Enfants Rouges - Taste your way through 8 to 10 generous stops, from French cheese and pastries to wine and sweet & savory surprises - Led by a passionate local guide sharing hidden shops, food secrets, and neighborhood stories - Small groups (max 10 guests) for a relaxed, insider, VIP-style experience - Perfect for food lovers, culture seekers, and curious travelers wanting to eat like a local ## Before you book - Max 10 people: small group - Starts 10:30, 16:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: Wine tasting - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €115: ages 3 to 13 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €130 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.62/5 from 902 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Original Food Tours - Group: Shared, up to 10 travellers - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 10:30, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.62 from 902 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 810 of 902. - 5 stars: 735 (81%) - 4 stars: 75 (8%) - 3 stars: 32 (4%) - 2 stars: 34 (4%) - 1 star: 26 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, food and local history; some find the wine tasting too limited. **Praised:** - Guides connect food traditions with the history of Le Marais - Varied tastings, with cheese and pastries often singled out - Local shops and markets visitors would not have found alone - Useful recommendations for restaurants and places to revisit **Complaints:** - Tastings lean too heavily towards sweets for some reviewers - Wine tasting is more limited than some expected from the tour description - Some report plenty of food, while others find the portions too small for the cost - Standing through tastings with few chances to sit can be uncomfortable Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-06-24 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Food tastings such as chocolate, macarons, cheeses, wine and cured meat - Small group tour - Wine tasting - Local Fun Guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Bottled water ## Itinerary 1. **Le Marais** (2h) - Enjoy a deep dive in the heart of le Marais district with a group of maximum 10 persons. Get introduced to French and other countries tasty specialties thanks to your knowledgeable guide. While on this tour, you will stop by 8 to 10 stops of some of Paris most fantastic... 2. **Marche Couvert des Enfants Rouges** (30m) - Discover Paris' oldest covered market through a guided tasting tour of global street food, local specialties, and rich history at the Marché des Enfants Rouges. 3. **La Rue des Rosiers** (30m) - Stroll through the historic Rue des Rosiers in the Marais, taste iconic Jewish and Middle Eastern street food like falafel and pastrami, and explore the rich cultural heritage of one of Paris’ most vibrant neighborhoods. 4. **Eglise Saint-Paul Saint-Louis** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the majestic Église Saint-Paul Saint-Louis, admire its grand Baroque façade, and hear the fascinating stories behind this historic 17th-century church as you explore the Marais. 5. **Hotel de Ville** (15m) - End up close by the impressive Hôtel de Ville de Paris, admire its grand Renaissance architecture, and hear about its role as the city's town hall and a key site in Parisian history. 6. **Place des Vosges** (15m) - Once the tour is over, you can go strolling through the nearby elegant Place des Vosges, the oldest square in Paris, admire its perfectly symmetrical architecture, and learn about stories of royals, writers, and revolutionaries who once lived there. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:30, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children must be accompanied by an adult - May be operated by a multilingual guide - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Comfortable shoes and a raincoat are recommended ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #88 of 88** | €130 | 3h 30m | 4.62 (902) | shared, max 10 | | [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 #88 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/paris-le-marais-district-original-food-and-wine-tasting-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md