Spend a day doing two of Paris' must-do activities with a gourmet food tour in the heart of Paris and a fully guided Louvre Museums tour. Try delicious French food and see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre.
Paris: Gourmet Food Tour & Louvre Museums Guided Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Tick 2 boxes on your trip to Paris: a Gourmet experience & a Louvre guided tour
- Enjoy over 10 different food and wine tastings of both sweet and savory dishes
- Visit the most famous works of the Louvre Museum, such as the Mona Lisa
- Our Reserved access ensure that you don't wait to enter the Louvre
Description
Your first stop of the day is an authentic French bakery, where you’ll taste some buttery French viennoiseries such as croissants or pain au chocolat. As well, taste the famous baguette “Jambon Beurre," one of the French people’s favorite “on-the-go” meals, a ham sandwich made of the fresh UNESCO listed baguette (of course) sliced open, spread with salty butter and filled with slices of delicous ham.
Our next stop will be one of France’s most acclaimed French pastry chefs and chocolatiers where you’ll get to taste the fabulous Macarons, a sweet meringue-based confection, which was introduced in France by the Italian chef of Queen Catherine de Medici during the Renaissance. You’ll also get to learn about the “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” title, a unique and prestigious award granted to the best French craftsmen every four years.
Then, savor some of the finest French cheeses in one of the capital’s best Cheese shops! In 1962, French President Charles de Gaulle asked, "How can you govern a country which has two hundred and forty-six varieties of cheeses?”; Not an easy task indeed, and we’ve selected the very best ones for you!
Once your taste buds have been properly acquainted, you will have time to enjoy a sit-down meal at one of our favorite wine bars -- a place completely and utterly dedicated to wine lovers. You’ll get to sample authentic cheese and charcuterie with some excellent French wine to go with it. Each offering will contain something unique and compelling that the French like to call “terroir”! You’ll then get to taste a surprise dish that originates from the French cafés in the early 1900s!
Craving dessert? First, we’ll go on a brief digestive stroll, so you get to explore the most famous market street of Paris which is home to the pastry shop of King Louis the XV. Your morning tour ends on a sweet note as you will visit the shop of another award-winning French craftsman, a multigenerational family-run business that created a very special brioche which you will be sure to enjoy and remember!
After a short break to enjoy the surrounding scenic area, you will then head to your Louvre meeting point for a fully guided tour of one of the world’s largest and most impressive art museums. One can quite literally get lost in the Louvre’s endless expanses of exhibits. Even the most seasoned travelers can get overwhelmed at the whirlwind of activities and attractions at the Louvre. But with this personalized tour, we whisk you through the endless halls and exhibits straight to the top masterpieces. No lines, no waiting, and nothing but pure enjoyment. Spend more time with the Mona Lisa, the world’s most famous painting, see the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and hear the stories behind these priceless paintings and sculptures.
Whether it is your first time in Paris, or you’ve visited the Louvre many times, this is an unbelievable artistic experience full of excitement and intrigue as only City Wonders can deliver.
Included / Excluded
- Expert, English-speaking foodie guide for the food tour part
- Expert, English-speaking guide for the Louvre part
- 10+ tastings at 5 different shops
- Award winning Macarons & chocolates
- A selection of gourmet cheese & charcuterie
- 2 glasses of French wine
- Sweet pastries & French classical sandwiches
- Reserved Access to the Louvre Museum
- Entrance ticket and reservation fee
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up / drop off
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Comédie Française, Place Colette, Paris, France
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
- Entrance ticket (22€), and reservation fee (70€ per group) included. Entry at the Louvre is free for visitors from the EU aged 18 to 26 years old
- Please note that this tour is adaptable to Vegetarians and Pescetarians. We regret to inform you that this tour isn't adaptable to Vegans and gluten free diets or to anyone subject to celiac diseases. Please kindly indicate any dietary requirement upon booking and we will do our very best to accommodate you! Please also ensure to make your guide aware of any allergy or intolerance at the beginning of the tour.
- Please note your Louvre meeting point is a 20 minute walk from the end point of your Food Tour. Please make sure to check meeting point instructions as you will have to make your own way from the Food Tour to the Louvre meeting point.
- Visiting terms at the Louvre: https://www.louvre.fr/en/visit/museum-rules
- • For the Food Tour, our City Wonders representative will be holding a City Wonders sign at the meeting point for easy recognition. For the Louvre Tour, our City Wonders coordinators will be wearing a blue jacket or top and holding a sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.
- • Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
- • We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected; however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions.
- • Gratuities for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated!
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| Gourmet Food and Louvre Skip-the-Line Guided Tours in One Day | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (15 - 99 years) | N/A |
| Child (4 - 14 years) | N/A |
| Infant (0 - 3 years) | N/A |
Points of interest
About operator:
Created for travel enthusiasts with inquisitive minds, City Wonders is a global tour operator specializing in exclusive and expert tours throughout Italy, France, Spain and the UK. Its intimate tours and day trips invite travelers to go beyond sightseeing, bringing the wonders of each destination to life through behind-the-scene experiences. All City Wonders tours are guided by local experts that know the ins and outs of their city.
Basic Information
- Duration: 7 hours
- Trip difficulty: Moderate
- Max Group Size: 25
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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