Where to Walk: the 14 Best Wine and Tapas Walking Tours in France

1.Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,754 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Spend 3.5 hours tasting French food with an English-speaking guide in Montmartre or around Notre Dame. Expect macarons, bread, cheese, wine, pastries, and a secret dish, plus local history and shopping stops. Guides such as Matthew, Gaspard, Aicha, and Yoyo are known for making the food and neighborhoods easy to understand.

“My bestie and I did the Montmarte tour and had a great time with our guide Gaspard! He explained the history of the area, the places we were going to, and the different types of food we were tasting. He helped pair different foods with the best wine. He also gave recommendations on what to do in Paris. I’ve been on several food tours and this was one of my favorites. Come hungry and enjoy!”

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2.Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Walk uphill through Montmartre with a local guide such as Julie, Marie, Oscar, or Pierre-Edouard, stopping at eight food spots for macarons, cheeses, cured meats, chocolates, wine, and other French specialties. Expect art history, the Wall of Love, Place du Tertre, the vineyard, and a grand finish at Sacré-Cœur.

“Awesome food tour by Eliott on November 9th - we had a lovely time and learned so much about Montmarte - would book again!”

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3.Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,255 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Join an English-speaking local guide for three hours and eight tasting stops in Montmartre. You’ll sample pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and French wine while walking from Blanche Metro, past Place du Tertre and Moulin Rouge, toward Sacré Coeur. Guides such as Oscar, Julie, Arthur, and Marie also share local stories, food tips, and easier routes uphill.

“This tour exceeded our expectations! The food, the history and our amazing guide Natalie made it a wonderful and memorable experience. We definitely recommend it as a must do while in Paris!”

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4.Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $302

Explore Montmartre with a private English-speaking guide, stopping for French cheeses, breads, pastries, crêpes, macarons, chocolates, cured meats, wine, and a secret dish. The route includes Sacré-Cœur and the fabric district, with guides such as Rita, Baptiste, and Matthieu tailoring the walk to your interests.

“Mattheiu was awesome! He is a local who grew up in the area and was able to share the history and his pride exuded as we walked through the village. The cheeses and bread were incredible!”

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5.Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Walk Le Marais with an English-speaking guide such as Gabriel, Olivia, or Etienne while tasting croissants, bread, cheese, wine, croque monsieur, falafel, macarons, chocolates, and a secret dish. The 3.5-hour tour is limited to 12 people and mixes food with Jewish-quarter history, medieval streets, and local shopping streets.

“Pinky was a fantastic guide! We learned about the Le Marais district and how it became one of the chicest neighborhoods in Paris. Everything that we ate was delicious (we tried the best falafel I’ve ever had) and got to enjoy some “digestive walks” in between. Definitely recommend this tour.”

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6.Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 558 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $97

Start at Place Massena and follow a local guide through Vieux Nice, Cours Saleya, and Castle Hill. You’ll try about 20 specialties, including pissaladière, petits farcis, socca, cheeses, calisson, olive oil, and Provençal wine. Guides such as Lara, Marion, Laura, and Gabby bring food, local stories, and shopkeeper connections to the walk.

“It was a wonderful tour and definitely worth it! Food was delicious and very generous. She told us about this regions history and how it influenced the food of Nice.”

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7.Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour in Le Marais

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 446 reviews · from $113

Spend 3 to 3.5 hours tasting your way through Le Marais with an English-speaking guide such as Antoine, Vanessa, Arturo, or Anne Lorraine. Visit family-run shops, a covered market, a classic bistro, a French-Syrian pastry maker, and a natural wine bar. Expect 11 food samples, two drinks, and a full meal in a group of up to 10.

“It was a well organized tour. We were each greeted by our guide and she stayed alert to our needs throughout the tour. We learned cultural facts along the walk. Each of the stops/tastings was interesting, informative, and tasty. The wine and cheese tasting at the last stop was excellent. The listing of restaurants to try was a nice final touch.”

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8.Food and Wine Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 411 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Spend four hours tasting your way through Vieux Nice with a local guide such as Carmela, Aline, Lara, or Gaby. Visit markets and specialty shops, try socca, cheeses, olive oils, truffles, pastries, and regional wines, then finish with a Niçoise picnic and views from Castle Hill.

“Our “Canoli” Carmelita was fantastic. She was full of information, witty charm, and wonderful food facts!”

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9.Le Marais Walking Food Tour with Cheese, Wine & Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 339 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Walk Le Marais with an English-speaking local guide and taste 8 to 10 French specialties, including cheese, cured meats, pastries, chocolates, wine, and seasonal treats. The three-hour route includes artisan shops, a traditional market, hidden courtyards, and one restaurant stop. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“Loved our guide, loved the area. Selection was tremendous and another super knowledgeable guide who clearly loved his subject.”

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10.Private – Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + Glass of Bordeaux Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

See Bordeaux’s key sights with a private English-speaking guide, from the Monument aux Girondins and Grand Theatre to Porte Cailhau and Place de la Bourse. Expect a flexible two to three-hour walk, local stories, practical food tips, and one glass of Bordeaux natural wine. Guides may include Clemence, Rosie, Ani, or others.

“We had a great morning with Clemence. She introduced us to Bordeaux & gave us a wonderful background on the city, culture & history. She was able to provide context to little things that would have gone unnoticed without her experience. It was a very nice walking tour.”

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11.Professional – Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Start with a sommelier-led walk through Bordeaux’s Chartrons district, the old wine merchants’ quarter. See the Garonne, historic bridges, twin merchant houses, and Cité du Vin from afar, then taste one white, two reds, and one sweet Bordeaux wine with cheese and bread. Guides include Adrian, Ani, Clemence, Caz, and Pascale.

“Pedro was the best.. Knowledgeable, friendly , funny and informative ..He made the whole experience very enjoyable. 👍🏼👌🏼”

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12.Colmar: Highlights Walking Tour and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 209 reviews · 2 hours · from $53Best value

Spend two hours walking Colmar’s Old Town with Nicolas, a local guide who explains its French and German past, colorful half-timbered houses, and tucked-away corners. Finish at a Colmar winery with a tasting of Alsatian whites such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris. Groups are limited to six, with tours in English or French.

“Nicolas was a perfect guide. His engaging and interesting commentary was never boring, and the wine tasting in the oldest winery in Colmar was equally enjoyable. It was a very pleasant way to spend the afternoon. I would definitely recommend this experience.”

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13.Guided Food & Wine Walking Tour with Full Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Place Massena for a 3.5-hour food walk through Nice. Expect at least four tasting stops, local wine, socca, pissaladière, olive oil, ice cream, and a pastry. Guides such as Leo, Rachel, Cami, and Patricia add food tips and city stories, with groups capped at 12 people.

“Patricia was very knowledgeable and was happy to provide recommendations, etc to the whole group.”

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14.Avignon: Historic District Guided Food & Wine Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 3h 30m · from $89

Spend three and a half hours walking Avignon’s old town with a guide such as Zahra, Clara, or Nastassja. Stop at Les Halles, local shops, eateries, and historic streets for at least four tastings, one alcoholic drink, and water. Expect Provençal specialties such as tapenade, olive oil, cheese, wine, biscuits, and seasonal dishes.

“Loved the historical aspect as well as the tasting selections. Zahra was very knowledgeable about the history and area and made great recommendations. Tour moved around seamlessly. Meeting point easy to find as Zahra posted a pic of herself and a photo of exact meeting point with an arrow !!”

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