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.”
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.”
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”
Stroll Saint-Germain-des-Prés with a small group, tasting elite chocolate, pastries, and breads, plus shop-window style and local food history.
“Our best tour! Amazing sweet treats but Freddy was also a very knowledgeable tour guide. We learned about the food we were eating but also the history of the food, architecture and Paris in general. This was a great way to spend a morning!”
Montmartre pastry tour in 2 hours, Moulin Rouge to Sacré-Cœur with at least 6 sweet tastings and dark love-and-loss stories.
“What a fun and informative adventure! I planned a little day trip to Montmartre with my daughter and this was the perfect way to kick off our day. Our guide was enthusiastic about Parisian history and sharing his favorite patisseries throughout the city. We made about 6 stops for little desserts, each place unique and delicious. Definitely wear comfy shoes and bring water as there is a lot of walking uphill but worth all the views. Would definitely recommend!”
A 150-minute Montmartre chocolate and pastry walk with 8+ tastings, a secret dish, and seasonal sweets, led by an expert guide.
“Loved it. I’m a chocoholic and love sweets! Great choices. Our guide Allison was excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable, organized!”
Make your own 250 to 300 g chocolate bar with a chocolatier, then tour Choco-Story Colmar with tasting in 150 minutes.
“Visite du musée plus atelier du chocolat, un merveilleux moment en famille !!”
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