France · DESSERT TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 dessert tours are worth the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get on with the rest of the planning.
1-hour Seine cruise from Bateaux Parisiens with multilingual audio, Eiffel views at sunset or night, plus a sweet or drink at Trocadéro.
“Seat layout of boat was great and their boarding process was efficient. Don’t worry about the long line. It goes fast!”
Taste chocolate from around the world and trace 4,000 years of cocoa at Le Musee Gourmand du Chocolat in Paris.
“It was great to try the hot chocolate at the end and videos were in Spanish.”
Private 3.5-hour Montmartre food tour with wine, cheese, pastries, and a picnic lunch route starting near Moulin Rouge.
“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!”
Small-group Paris sweets tasting in Saint-Germain-des-Prés or the Marais, with pastries, bread, and chocolate plus guided history on foot.
“The trip led by Josie was at a leisurely pace, with stops at a half dozen or so exquisite chocolatiers, patisseries and bakeries. Josie purchased a few treats for us at each stop, and had answers to all our questions. She was a great guide!”
Small-group Paris breakfast walk for croissants, baguette, cheese, and bean-to-bar chocolate, with a local English guide and insider tips.
“Selma was amazing!! So knowledgeable and enthusiastic and we tried so many things! She was very knowledgeable about all the shops, Paris, and had wonderful recommendations. What a joy! Do not eat before you go and bring a bottle of water! Highly recommend!”
8 stops of French chocolate and pastry in Saint-Germain with an English guide and a warm drink to finish.
“I loved the tour and I loved Emy! She was very knowledgeable as well as being warm, friendly and fun!”
Make and decorate your own chocolate bar in Paris, then tour Choco-Story’s 3-floor museum with tastings and an apron.
“Really enjoyed thd chocolate making experience, messy and fun, the kids loved it 😊”
Taste Paris in Le Marais on a 3-hour small group walk with French cheese, wine, pastries, chocolates, and market stops. 8-10 tastings.
“Bart was an excellent guide and we will recommend highly to friends. We learned so much about the history of the area and the locations he shared were elevated and a pleasant surprises.”
A small-group Paris dessert stroll with 10 gourmet tastings across Montmartre and Saint-Germain, led by friendly local guides.
“Zara was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide with a great manner and sense of humor. We enjoyed the goodies and learning a little about their history.”
Passy-Grigny chocolate and Champagne tasting tour: guided Champagne making in English, then 3 Champagnes paired with 3 chocolates.
“This is an amazing tour. We booked it on Sunday morning because our previous booking at another winery was cancelled on Saturday. How happy were we that the previous booking was cancelled as this tour is value for money. Apart from the tasting and clear and pleasant explanation from the guide you get to learn a lot about the whole process of making Champagne. They show you the whole process during a tour including a video presentation. All questions can be asked and are answered by the guide without hesitation. The tasting is super. Never thought about having champagne with chocolate but what a surprise this was.”
From Paris, tour Brussels and Bruges by air-conditioned coach with guided walks, free time, and optional chocolate tasting.
“Read until the end, please. I took the “Belgium from Paris: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges” tour with Amigo Tours Spain on December 26, 2004, and had a wonderful experience visiting both cities. The tour guide, Anna, was excellent—extremely knowledgeable, patient, and kind. She went out of her way to ensure that everyone felt welcome and informed throughout the journey. The bus driver was also fantastic—friendly, pleasant, and skillful, making the long ride very comfortable. However, I had a disappointing experience at one of the tour’s designated restaurant stops, Brasserie Ommegang AUTHENTIC BELGIAN BRASSERIE. The service there was unacceptable. I ordered a well-done burger w...”
Taste your way through Saint-Germain-des-Prés with a small English group, sampling macarons, truffles, pastries, and chocolate history in 3 hours.
“Very nice guide, although it looked as though the proprietors of the chocolate shops were not expecting us…”
Montmartre culture walk with a local guide, Sacré-Coeur to Moulin Rouge, plus pastry and drink stops where you buy your own.
“Climont was a fantastic guide! He was very knowledgeable of the history of the area, the distinct culture of the district and the restaurants and shops. We would highly recommend both the tour and our guide to friends and family.”
Explore Choco-Story Colmar in a day. Follow cocoa from rainforest to European courts with 30 interactive chocolate moments and tastings.
“c était super,pleon de choses différentes et de supports différents,il y en a pour tous,petits grands ou âgés. Très interactif,on apprend,on s amusé on déguste,c était vraiment geniale”
Self-guided Choco-Story Paris chocolate museum with unlimited tastings, video demo, and optional hot chocolate, about 90 minutes.
“We was very happy with the Choco Museum, Else was very accommodating and explained great information about the museum”
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