Cannes Croissant Tasting Tour: French Riviera Pastry Walk

Walk Cannes' hidden corners and taste what the city's best pastry chefs bake fresh each morning

A guided croissant tasting tour through Cannes with a local French food expert, combining samples of sweet and savory artisan pastries at the city's finest boulangeries with a walk past the Forville Market, charming gardens, and the Mediterranean waterfront. The tour lasts about two hours with roughly one hour of easy-paced walking. Children ages 0–12 join free (tastings not included), and groups of six or more can request a semi-private departure time at no extra cost.

Step-by-step itinerary

Croissant tasting and scenic Cannes tour

• Meet guide at Marché Forville arch
• Savor croissants and coffee at local café
• Visit hidden charming corner with croissant
• Walk through beautiful garden with sea views
• Taste sweet and savory croissants in hidden setting
• Promenade along Cannes waterfront

The experience

You meet your guide at the arch of the Marché Forville farmer's market and start at a café overlooking the market itself, where you taste your first croissants with coffee, tea, hot chocolate or juice. From there the walk moves through one of the guide's favorite hidden corners of Cannes, then into a peaceful garden with fountains and sea views, where you pause for a second tasting of sweet and savory croissants in a quiet local spot. The route finishes along the waterfront promenade, where fishing boats and yachts sit side by side and the pace slows to match the rhythm of the place.

The guide speaks English and French and leads the group through about one hour of active walking total. There's a short uphill section with roughly ten large stairs, but otherwise the pace is easy. Strollers work on most of the route except that stair section. The croissants come from the city's best boulangeries and change with the season and what's available that morning, so no two tours taste exactly the same. One beverage per person is included. If you want wine or other alcohol, you can order it on the spot.

Cruise passengers should plan to arrive early since Cannes is a tender port and the ship anchors offshore. Groups of six or more can ask about a semi-private departure with a dedicated time slot at no extra cost, depending on availability. If you want the tour entirely to yourselves, a fully private option exists. Children under twelve are welcome to join free and can share your croissants. Drinks for them can be bought separately if needed.

What’s included

• Selection of best-in-town sweet and savory artisan croissants (selections vary by season and availability).
• one beverage per guest (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, bottled juice or water).
• English and French-speaking local guide leading the walk through the old city, Forville Market, gardens and waterfront.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Virginie Walter International

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided walk with a local French baker expert rather than exploring bakeries solo. Choose the shared departure for a social morning, or request a semi-private slot for your group of six-plus to set your own time.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Where does the croissant tasting tour start in Cannes?

The tour meets at the arch of the Marché Forville farmer's market, where you taste your first croissants at a café overlooking the market with coffee or hot chocolate.

How much walking is involved on this tour?

About one hour of easy-paced walking total, with a short uphill section that includes roughly ten large stairs. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and strollers work on most of the route except for that stair section.

What croissants and drinks are included?

A selection of sweet and savory artisan croissants from Cannes' best boulangeries, plus one beverage per person: coffee, tea, hot chocolate, bottled juice or water. Croissant selections vary depending on what's fresh and in season that morning.

Can I bring my children on this tour?

Yes. Children ages 0–12 join free of charge, though tastings are not included for them. You're welcome to share your croissants with them, and drinks can be purchased on the spot if needed. Let the operator know your child's age when you book.

Is there a private or semi-private option for groups?

Groups of six or more can request a semi-private experience with a dedicated departure time at no extra cost, depending on availability. A small number of additional guests may join. A fully private tour for your group alone is also available. Early contact is recommended since availability is limited.

What should I know if I'm arriving by cruise ship?

Cannes is a tender port, so your ship anchors offshore and you arrive by tender boat. Plan to come ashore early to have time to reach the meeting point and start the tour on time.