The two main offers at a glance
| Offer | Length | Price (14 Nov 2026) | Tastings | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Food Tours, Saint-Germain Chocolate, Pastry & Sweets | 3 hours | €99 adult; €90 child up to 14 | 8 to 10 stops: chocolates, macarons, pastries, caramel; tea or hot chocolate | Group of up to 10; on foot; daily 10:30 to 13:30 and 14:30 to 17:30, subject to the calendar |
| Paris Chocolate & Pastry Walking Tours, Marais, Montmartre or Saint-Germain | 3 hours | From €89 per person | 6 to 8 tastings with a local guide in English; Montmartre lists seven (ganaches, pralines, macarons) | Exact meeting point sent in the confirmation email; the Montmartre tour starts in front of the Moulin Rouge |
Which area to choose
Saint-Germain is the most classic, with the big names of French pastry and chocolate in a small district, and the tour from Original Food Tours is the one with the most stops (8 to 10). Read Saint-Germain-des-Prés guide for the area.
The Marais suits you if you want to combine pastries with a walk through the old streets, the courtyards and the shops. See Le Marais complete guide.
Montmartre is the hilly option; the description puts the start in front of the Moulin Rouge and the tastings include ganaches, pralines and macarons. See Montmartre complete guide for the hill.
What you are paying for
- A guide and a route, so you do not queue at the wrong shop.
- Several tastings: 6 to 10 depending on the tour. Think of it as a sweet lunch.
- A small group: Original Food Tours limits its group to 10.
Child prices exist at Original Food Tours (€90 up to age 14). Check the age rule and the cancellation terms on the booking page before you pay.
When to go
Original Food Tours shows daily departures at 10:30 to 13:30 and 14:30 to 17:30, depending on availability. A morning start suits a first day in Paris, and the afternoon start leaves you the morning free. Book several days ahead for weekends and holidays. If you have a food allergy or diet, write to the operator before booking: tastings are built around chocolate, pastry and sweets.
Alternatives if a tour is not for you
- A broader food walk with savoury stops: Paris food tours: which to book.
- A hands-on class: macaron and croissant classes in Paris.
- Do it yourself: the best bakeries in Paris, macarons: Ladurée or Pierre Hermé and hot chocolate in Paris.
Mistakes to avoid
- Booking a pastry tour for a savoury lunch. These tours are sweet.
- Mixing up the districts. Check the meeting point in your confirmation: Saint-Germain, the Marais and Montmartre are far apart.
- Comparing prices without the child rate. Original Food Tours lowers the price up to age 14.
- Booking the last minute on a weekend. Small groups sell out.
FAQ
How long is a pastry tour in Paris? Three hours for both operators compared.
How much does it cost? €99 per adult for the Saint-Germain tour of Original Food Tours and from €89 per person for the three-neighbourhood tours, as shown on 14 November 2026.
How many tastings are included? 8 to 10 at Original Food Tours and 6 to 8 at the other operator.
Is it suitable for children? Original Food Tours has a child price up to 14 years old.
Where do the tours start? Check the meeting point on the Original Food Tours booking page; the Montmartre tour starts in front of the Moulin Rouge, and the other meeting points are sent by email.
Paris Authority editorial team, 14 November 2026.
