STREET FOOD · FRANCE STREET FOOD TOURS
The good street food tours keep small groups and fill up early. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet your English-speaking guide at Lou Balico for a generous lunch of Niçois specialties, including pan bagnat, socca, farçis, pissaladière, macarons, and Italian ice cream. Guides such as Sara, Leo, Heloise, and Mathilde add local history and food tips. Vegetarian options are available.
“We really enjoyed our food tour. There was a good variety of food and we were happy with the amount. Thanks Leo.”
Walk Old Nice with a guide such as Leo, Sara, Mathilde or Héloïse, stopping for generous tastings of Niçois specialties, olive oils, truffles, sweets and ice cream. This three-hour, small-group tour begins near Lou Balico and suits curious eaters, solo visitors and anyone wanting useful food tips early in a Nice stay.
“I would give this tour 10 stars if that was an option! Our guide, Constance, delivered a top notch walking tour through Old Nice, France and it was like two tours in one as she shared so much interesting history, explaining the origin and customs associated with each food we enjoyed. Constance’s warm and friendly personality, together with her impressive organizational skills and local knowledge, make her the perfect guide for this introduction to the foods of this region. I would most definitely recommend the No Diet Tour … and urge you to arrive hungry as every food we tried was delicious and plentiful! Thank you, Constance, for orchestrating the…”
Spend 3.5 hours walking Marseille with a guide such as Paul, Myriam, Nathalie, or Olivier, stopping for panisses, navettes, almond macaroons, Tunisian treats, Provençal burgers, seafood, sweets, and more. The group is limited to six, and the menu changes with the season.
“We loved the tour. Joris is an amazing ambassador for the city. His enthusiasm for Marseille and for the food that represents the cultural diversity of Marseille is infectious. He was a patient and thoughtful host. It was a lot of food: although some of the stops were truly just "tastings", at other stops we couldn't finish all the food. It was a great tour for our family of 4, we had a lot to discuss, regarding the food and the neighborhoods and we enjoyed chating with the other 3 people on the tour as well. There is a good amount of walking which we also really enjoyed.”
Spend 3.5 hours tasting Alsatian food at four local stops, from bretzels and charcuterie to choucroute garnie, wine, beer, and sweets. Guides such as Raphael, Loubna, JP, and Nahama lead small groups through Strasbourg’s old town, Petite France, and its best-known food streets.
“Great guide, JP, great food, just enough history, and great company of other guests. We had a wonderful time.”
Spend three hours in Vieux Lyon with a local English or French-speaking guide such as Nathalie, Manou, or Eric. Visit four tasting stops for Lyonnaise cold cuts, cheeses, praline pie, chocolates, wine, beer, or seasonal ice cream, with traboules and local history along the way.
“Eric, our guide, was both knowledgeable and passionate about Lyon, it’s history and it’s food. The food samples were VERY good. A great way to explore Vieux Lyon.”
Walk Montmartre privately with a local host and taste 10 French foods and drinks, including quiche Lorraine, crêpes, pastries, cheese, ham, wine, and sweets. Guides such as Iza, Maxime, Jay, Olivia, and Bibiana shape the route around your group and dietary needs.
“I don't remember who the guide was (sorry) but she was lovely and very friendly. She walked us all around Montmartre and we ate our way through while also learning about the history of the neighborhood. Recommend!”
Spend three hours tasting Biarritz with a local guide such as Marion, Cathy, Cyril, or Tristan. Visit favorite food spots, sample savory and sweet specialties, hear city stories, and leave with restaurant recommendations. Food is included, groups are limited to eight, and vegetarian guests are welcome.
“I joined the no diet club in Biarritz and had a great time and a wonderful guide in Cathy who had good knowledge of the food and area.”
Walk Aix-en-Provence with a local guide such as Clémentine, Margaux, Cindy, or Thomas, tasting Provençal specialties from markets and food shops. Expect 150 minutes of sweet and savory samples, city stories, unusual lanes, and a practical local to-do list. Vegetarian options are welcome, though tastings may vary.
“Anya was amazing and showed us all of the cool places to go. She was also very personable and kept our group feeling very comfortable. She also truly made us feel like a local and she took the time to show us the hidden gems.”
Spend three hours tasting French specialties around Canal Saint Martin with guides such as Lucas, Thais, Dorine, or Sami. Expect apple turnovers, cheese, charcuterie, truffle pizza, crepes, and local tips, with a relaxed walk beside the canal.
“Juliette was amazing, great tour guide! Amazing food and so friendly and knowledgeable about Paris!”
Spend three hours walking Ajaccio with a local guide such as Marina, tasting Corsican charcuterie, cheeses, pastries, focaccia, chestnut cake, and ice cream. The small group visits favorite artisan shops and market stops, with vegetarian and allergy-friendly adjustments available.
“Marina was amazing, she is so knowledgeable about Corsican food and culture and arranged a very thoughtful trip with some amazing gourmet experiences. I spent the whole time tasting and eating fabulous food and any allergies or intolerances were accounted for. Marina was very entertaining with lots of stories about Corsican food production and taste sensations. All the places we visited were very generous with their produce and time. This tour is a must for any visitor to Ajaccio and I want to commend Marina and the stores for their hospitality.”
Start at the Girondins column for a three-hour English walking tour through central Bordeaux. Along the way, taste canelé, chocolate, cheese, South West French ham, and wine while learning how the city’s trade and architecture connect to its food culture. Guides have included Quentin, Crystal, Theo, Rémi, and Julie.
“Nice guide but this most certainly was not a gourmet food tour by any standards. Please do not offer this again. Ask anyone what a gourmet good tour is. You visit and eat at the facilities. If this cannot be arranged and paid for your company then don’t do it and stop fooling peopke”
Meet at Place Masséna for a 210-minute food walk into Nice’s Old Town. With guides such as Jael, Johanna, Malvina, or Heloise, you’ll visit markets and specialty shops for olive oil, cured meat, cheese, wine, chocolate, pastries, socca, and other Niçoise treats.
“Loved the tour! I was lucky enough to be on the tour on my own, Heloise was a wonderful guide.”
Join Sophie for a 2 to 3-hour walk from Pont au Change along the Seine and into the less-touristed 12th arrondissement. Hear local stories, see tucked-away corners, and finish at Marché d’Aligre, where Sophie helps you choose French picnic foods.
“Amazing first full day in Paris with Sophie! Not only did we go to neighborhoods we likely wouldn’t go ourselves but learned a lot about French history. She also took us to some great spots for food throughout the day and gave us some cool recommendations for the rest of our stay in Paris. Highly recommend!!”
Meet at Place de la Bourse for a 3.5-hour food walk through central Bordeaux. With guides such as Antoine, Aurelien, Clara, and Andrew, you will try organic wine, a traditional dish, cheese, cannelés, Dune Blanche, and possibly chocolate, with tastings changing by season.
“Really great way to see the city at a leisurely pace with time to chat and ask questions. Aurélien was excellent, really friendly and informative, he made all the difference!”
Spend about three hours exploring Bordeaux with an English-speaking food guide such as Margot, Anza, or Camille. Expect six to eight tastings, including canelé, Bouchon de Bordeaux, cheese, charcuterie, pastries, sweets, and Bordeaux wines, with most of the tour around the market and Old Town.
“They cancelled late the night before due to a sick guide however that was the 3 tour through Viator in a row where that excuse was given over our 4 days in Bordeaux . Recommend going direct with a tour agency vs using Viator. Very frustrating since everything was planned through viator for our short stay and everything was cancelled at the last minute”
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