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title: Paris Pastry Tour - Croissants, Macarons & Iconic French Desserts
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type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 79
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 366
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 8 of 88 (Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-03
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# Paris Pastry Tour - Croissants, Macarons & Iconic French Desserts

**Guidekin's take:** Explore pastry shops and covered passages, including Passage Jouffroy and Passage Verdeau. At least six tastings and a guided walk are included for a small shared group of up to twelve; the menu is unsuitable for vegan, gluten-free or nut-free diets. 4.96 from 366 reviews at €79 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #8 of 88 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Embark on a journey through Paris' fantastic and fascinating pastry scene. This tour takes you away from the well-known and crowded parts of the city and instead visit a bakery, tea salon, crêperie, bean-to-bar chocolate shop, and pastry shop that have perfected their art throughout the years. Taste freshly baked pain au chocolat that crumble with every bite and melt in your mouth, smell freshly made chocolate, and hear the unbelievable stories behind some of France's most popular treats. Between bites, slip into the past as you stroll through Paris' hidden passageways. There's no better way to try as many delicious treats as possible in less than three hours!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the…
- Starts 10:30: one departure a day
- Food included: 6+ food tastings
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Children from €69: ages 2 to 14

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €79 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 366 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Devour France Food Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.96 from 366 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 364 of 366.

- 5 stars: 354 (97%)
- 4 stars: 10 (3%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, pastry variety and local history; the volume of sweets calls for arriving hungry.

**Praised:**
- Friendly guides who answer questions and keep the walk entertaining
- Varied tastings of pastries, chocolate, crepes and macarons
- Covered passages and shops visitors say they would have missed alone
- Local history and architecture woven into the tasting stops
- Useful recommendations for other places to eat and visit

**Complaints:**
- The volume of sweets can leave little appetite for a meal afterwards

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-04-25 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Passage Jouffroy
- 6+ food tastings
- Local English-speaking guide
- Passage des Panoramas
- Small Group tour of max 12 people
- Passage Verdeau

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **Kick off your tour with a visit to an award-winning local bakery** (25m; admission included) - You'll try their famous pain au chocolat that's the perfect balance of flakey texture and flavor.
2. **Just a few steps away, tucked inside one of Paris’s historic covered passages...** (30m; admission included) - Just a few steps away, tucked inside one of Paris’s historic covered passages, is a small, family-run tea salon with over 20 years of history. You’ll enjoy a freshly made, seasonal cake—perhaps a bright fraisier, a smooth Mont Blanc, or another in-house specialty—while...
3. **Passage Jouffroy** (5m) - Now it’s time to explore the magnificent hidden passageways of Paris on a guided 20-minute historical walking tour. Get your camera ready for great shots for your social media feeds! moments.
4. **Passage Verdeau** (5m) - The second stop of the walking tour is an elegant passageway with a high glass ceiling connecting two busy streets in Paris.
5. **Passage des Panoramas** (10m) - The final stop on the walking tour before refueling with more Parisian sweets is a charming hidden passageway filled with local shops.
6. **You'll hit with the smell of chocolate as soon as you walk into this bean-to-...** (15m; admission included) - You'll hit with the smell of chocolate as soon as you walk into this bean-to-bar shop. Taste homemade creations by passionate chocolatiers in the heart of the city.
7. **Next, you’ll try a taste of the Brittany region: a traditional French crêpe s...** (30m; admission included) - Next, you’ll try a taste of the Brittany region: a traditional French crêpe served with a glass of apple cider.
8. **Finish off your tour with a macaron at a modern pastry shop that puts a moder...** (30m; admission included) - Finish off your tour with a macaron at a modern pastry shop that puts a modern twist on the French classics.

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 10:30
- 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

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at the beginning of the pedestrian street in front of restaurant "Faubourg 34" located on 34, rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJbXpqAz9u5kcR-EZ8QFQpfsA

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All guests with serious allergies must sign an allergy waiver at the start of their tour.
- Please note that this tour is not suitable for Gluten free, vegan, serious nut allergies. There are no peanuts on tour but there are almonds, hazelnuts and pecans.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians and Pescatarians, not recommended for Vegans, Gluten Free or nut free.
- We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- This tour has around 1.7 km or just under 1 mile of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes.

## Compared with other Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 88** | €79 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (366) | 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 |

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