Montmartre Food Tour Paris: Wine, Cheese & Bakery Tastings

Five stops through Montmartre's bakeries, bistros and wine bars, ending at Sacré-Cœur

You taste your way through Montmartre's bakeries, bistros and cheese shops with a local guide, stopping at five eateries for eight tastings and wine pairings. The route takes you past the Montmartre vineyard and Sacré-Cœur, ending with macarons at the basilica. Small groups, three to four hours, dietary adaptations available with advance notice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Montmartre45m
2. Sacré-Cœur Basilica5m

Montmartre food and history tour

• Visit traditional Parisian boulangerie
• Sample fresh bread or pastries
• Enjoy chilled white wine and oeuf mayonnaise
• Taste seasonal French cheeses at fromagerie
• Take guided historical walk in Montmartre
• See Montmartre vineyard and old cabaret
• Enjoy panoramic views from hilltop
• Dine on escargot and aligot with red wine
• Visit chocolatier for creative macarons
• Eat macarons by Sacré-Cœur basilica

The experience

"So we're starting at a boulangerie?" The question comes naturally when you meet your guide at the north side of the hill in Montmartre. Yes, a traditional one that's been feeding locals for generations, where you'll taste either a croissant, fresh bread or a chou pastry while learning what actually makes a French breakfast work. It's the kind of place that doesn't need a sign to tell you it's good. The line of regulars does that.

From there, the tour moves through the 18th arrondissement like someone who actually lives here would move through it. You stop at a legendary bistro that's been standing since 1921, order a chilled white wine and oeuf mayonnaise: a dish so simple it's almost a test of whether the place knows what it's doing. Then comes the fromagerie, where the guide walks you through seasonal French cheeses and the logic of small producers, the kind of knowledge that changes how you shop for cheese forever. The pace is unhurried. You're not rushing between five stops in two hours. You're tasting and talking, and the guide is pointing out how Montmartre's past as a haven for Picasso and van Gogh still shows up in the way the neighborhood moves.

The walk itself takes you past the Montmartre vineyard and one of the oldest cabarets, and when you reach the top of the hill, you get the view. The one that makes you understand why artists moved here in the first place. Then it's down to a bistro for escargot and aligot, creamy mashed potatoes with cheese and garlic, paired with red wine. By the time you reach the chocolatier for macarons, you're standing at the foot of Sacré-Cœur, and the tour ends there instead of dragging on.

The whole thing runs about three to four hours, with eight food tastings and two drinks included. Your guide speaks English, the group stays under ten people, and if you have dietary restrictions (vegetarian, pescatarian, non-alcoholic, even pregnant). You can arrange that beforehand. It's a walking tour at a moderate pace, so you need to be comfortable on your feet, but it's not a hike.

What’s included

Your morning includes a local English-speaking guide, eight food tastings across five eateries (boulangerie, two bistros, fromagerie, and chocolatier), two wine or drink pairings, and a guided walk past landmarks like the Montmartre vineyard, Bateau Lavoir, and Sacré-Cœur basilica. Dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, pescatarian, and non-alcoholic options can be arranged with advance notice.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:00, 10:30, 15:00 and 15:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (2 to 14 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Devour France Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste Montmartre's food culture without planning five separate stops yourself. The guide handles the route, the timing, and the stories that explain why each place matters.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 14 years); Infant (under 2): free.

How long is the Montmartre food tour?

The tour runs approximately three to four hours, starting in the morning on the north side of the hill.

What's included in the eight tastings?

Pastries or bread at a boulangerie, oeuf mayonnaise with wine at a bistro, seasonal cheeses at a fromagerie, escargot and aligot with red wine at another bistro, and macarons at a chocolatier, plus two drinks total.

Is this tour suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, vegetarian options are available, but you'll need to contact the operator before booking so they can arrange alternatives at each stop. Vegan diets are not recommended for this tour.

What if I have mobility issues or use a wheelchair?

This is a walking tour at a moderate pace through hilly terrain, and it's not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or wheelchairs.

How many people are in the group?

Groups are kept small, with a maximum of ten people per tour.

Do I need to book transportation to the starting point?

No, public transportation options are available near the starting location on the north side of Montmartre.

Can I do this tour if I'm pregnant?

Yes, the tour is adaptable for pregnant guests, though you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. Contact the operator in advance to discuss your needs.

What language is the guide in?

The guide speaks English.