Paris: Notre Dame & Latin Quarter Food Tour with 8+ Tastings
Saint Gervais, Paris
Notre-Dame, you will discover the real heart of Paris. When Parisians buy food, they go from high-end boutiques to shop, gathering the best ingredients for their meals.
Highlights
- Taste more than 8 dishes including macarons, viennoiseries, cheese, and galette
- Walk the medieval streets of Île Saint-Louis and Île de la Cité
- Visit a Latin Quarter cheesemonger and bakery popular with locals
- Discover your guide’s Secret Dish at an intimate Parisian venue
- Conclude near the Panthéon with stories, flavours, and French wine
Description
This Secret Food Tour in Notre Dame, Paris offers a culinary journey through the birthplace of the city, featuring classic French foods like freshly baked viennoiseries, premium cheeses, regional savory tarts, desserts, and the exclusive Secret Dish.
Starting at Pont Marie station in Le Marais, you will explore medieval streets and pass notable landmarks including the Philippe August defence wall, Notre-Dame, Shakespeare & Co, and the Panthéon. This walk highlights local life and the culinary history shaped by Paris’s evolution.
After meeting your guide, you will sample a freshly baked welcome bite while learning about Le Marais. Crossing the Seine to Île Saint-Louis, the cradle of Lutetia, you will pick up a macaron. Next, on Île de la Cité, you will see where Notre Dame Cathedral stands.
Using Le Petit Pont, the smallest bridge on the Seine, the tour continues to the Latin Quarter. Here, a cheesemonger and bakery favored by locals will provide additional tasting opportunities. The tour then leads to a Secret Place for a rest featuring French wine, cultural stories, and further tastings.
Your guide shares insights about Parisian history and gastronomy throughout. The experience ends on a hilltop near the Panthéon, where stories about local legends and the so-called 'road to Rome' conclude your visit.
Includes
- Exceptional viennoiserie
- Authentic macarons
- A galette (savoury crêpe) from Brittany
- French savory tarts (quiche, pâté en croûte) and vegetables
- A selection of cheeses
- A seasonal pastry
- A selection of freshly baked breads
- The Secret Dish
Excludes
- Pick-up and drop-off service
- Tips for your guide
Important Information
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and bring a water bottle. Morning tours offer fresher baked goods and calmer streets.
