Montmartre Food Tour: 15 Tastings & Paris Wine Lunch

Paris flavors on foot from Sacré-Cœur to secret cheeses and a long lunch

You’ll taste your way through Montmartre with a local food pro—cheeses you’ve never heard of, oysters on the street, red wine in hand, and finish with a real Parisian lunch among new friends. Expect laughter, maybe some bad French attempts, and flavors that stick with you long after you leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Montmartre food and sightseeing tour

• Walk Montmartre streets
• View Basilique du Sacré-Cœur from below
• Explore iconic Montmartre grocery street
• Pass Moulin Blute-Fin windmill
• Taste 15 French food items
• Enjoy full tasting menu at local restaurant

The Experience

The first thing that hit me wasn’t the view or even the smell of fresh bread—it was the sound. Montmartre at lunchtime is this low hum of café chatter, heels on cobbles, someone’s radio drifting out a window. Our guide—Pierre, who used to work in those fancy restaurants I’d only read about—met us under a light blue umbrella (easy to spot, thankfully). He handed out little bites right away, something creamy and sharp—I think it was cheese even locals hadn’t tried. I laughed because I’d barely said bonjour before my mouth was full.

We wandered past the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, but not up the hill (my knees were grateful). Pierre pointed out an old windmill—Moulin Blute-Fin—which honestly looked like it belonged in a painting. There’s this street where grocery shops spill into the sidewalk and you get jostled by people carrying baguettes under their arms like it’s totally normal. At one point, he poured us red wine in tiny glasses right there on the curb. The sun felt warm on my face and someone behind me was arguing about onions—classic Paris.

I didn’t expect to try oysters standing outside a bakery, but that happened. The charcuterie plate was salty and rich; I’m still thinking about that beef bourguignon we had at the end (it tasted like winter evenings somehow). The final stop was this restaurant tucked away down a side street—no sign outside, just laughter leaking through the door. We all squeezed around one table for three courses and more wine than I’ll admit here. By then we were trading stories and nobody cared about perfect French pronunciation anymore.

Top questions

How many tastings are included on this Montmartre food tour?

The tour includes 15 different tastings featuring French dishes, cheeses, charcuterie, pastries, chocolates, macarons, oysters, and more.

Is lunch included during the Montmartre food tour?

Yes, the tour ends with a full three-course meal at a cozy local restaurant in Montmartre.

Does this Paris food tour include wine?

Yes, bottles of white wine and red wine are served throughout the tour along with a glass of cognac.

Do I need to climb up to Sacré-Cœur during this tour?

No climbing is required; you enjoy views of Sacré-Cœur from below without walking up the hill.

Are dietary needs accommodated on this Montmartre tasting tour?

Yes, dietary needs can be accommodated if you inform them ahead of time.

How many guests join each group?

The maximum group size is 10 guests per departure for an intimate experience.

What time does the Montmartre food tour start?

The tour departs once daily at 1:30pm—plan for it to be your lunch (and maybe dinner too).

What’s included

Your day includes all 15 tastings—from artisan cheese to charcuterie and pastries—plus bottles of red and white wine along the route, a glass of cognac to finish things off nicely, and finally a full three-course meal at a local restaurant in Montmartre. A professional English-speaking guide leads every step; just show up hungry (and maybe thirsty).