Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge

What you'll do

Indulge in eight-course tasting menus at two Michelin-starred restaurants, and… just kidding! Start your mouth-watering meander at 400-year-old Marché des Enfants Rouges, the oldest covered market in Paris.

Join locals queuing to sample cheeses, charcuterie, and galettes – impossibly thin buckwheat pancakes stuffed with savory fillings – then duck into Edwart Chocolatier Marais for exotic chocolates and relax at a simple sidewalk cafe with crêpes or a macaron.

Stroll narrow streets between boulangeries for buttery, flaky croissants and baguettes done the right way, or have something a little heartier: rich boeuf bourguignon – slow-cooked beef and root vegetable stew – with a glass of French wine, of course.

Where you’ll go

You’ll feast through historic Le Marais in the central 4th arrondissement – Paris’s artistic enclave where fashionable boutiques and trendy cafes sit nestled between 700-year-old buildings.

Take your time strolling the cobbled streets of the local food markets, with a helpful host recommending the most delicious morsels, and weave between some of the finest boulangeries, fromageries, and pâtisseries in the city, tasting cheeses, bread, and charcuterie as you go.

Stop for a pastry at Café Berry as you watch locals heading towards a local institution, L'As du Falafel (rumored to make the best falafel in Paris), then clink glasses with your host at a cozy wine bar - along with a few morsels of exquisite regional cheeses, of course.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Bengali, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Marathi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Get a tasty tour of central Le Marais with a host that will be happy to recommend dishes according to your taste
  • Taste handmade local delights at the oldest covered market in Paris, Marché des Enfants Rouges
  • Sit down at a picturesque sidewalk cafe for a sweet treat and a coffee
  • Have a sit-down bistro meal, or try a selection of quick bites at various boulangeries, fromageries, and pâtisseries
  • Learn about Parisian food culture from your host over a glass of wine at an intimate wine bar

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • 6-8 foods to taste selected by your host, based on your preferences
  • 2 drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
  • Walking experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks other than the ones included in the experience
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Del was professional, knowledgeable and has a great personality. The entire family was very pleased and enjoyed the tour immensely.

    November 2023

    Alejandro D

    Our tour of Le Mareis was more than just walking around. Francois provided a deep background on the historic development of the neighborhoods within the area, as well as the various influences upon culture, food, wine and life in Paris. Francois was generous with his time, his knowledge, and his passions for the all things culinary. A rare statement indeed. We immediately felt like students, peers and family.

    June 2023

    Peter P

    Our experience was casual yet deeply informative, all encompassing yet had an extremely unique feel, and we came away feeling like our depth of knowledge was certainly heightened.

    June 2023

    Peter P

    We loved our 3hour gastronomy tour of Paris! Our guide Daniel emailed me in advance to learn about our group's preferences. He tailored our tour to our expressed desires. He showed us way more about the city that just our food stops - definitely things we never would have seen otherwise! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique experience in Paris!

    December 2022

    Amanda D

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