Paris Saint-Germain: Chocolate & Macaron Tasting Tour

Hands reach for dark chocolate in a shop where Picasso once ordered macarons

You walk eight to ten stops through Saint-Germain tasting macarons, handcrafted chocolates, salted caramels, and pastries from award-winning shops, ending with afternoon tea or hot chocolate. A local guide who knows the neighborhood keeps the group under ten people, so you're never crowded. No need to research which chocolatiers are worth your time. The guide has already done that.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chocolate tasting tour in Saint-Germain

• Meet at Saint-Germain-des-Prés square
• Start tour in front of the square
• Pass by legendary 20th century cafes
• Visit chocolatier of the Kings
• Enjoy macaron and hot drink
• Walk along bustling neighborhood street
• Taste surprises with local food expert

The experience

A local guide hands you a small square of chocolate from a place known as the chocolatier of the Kings, and you taste it before you've even stepped back onto the street. That's how the Saint-Germain chocolate tour works: eight to ten stops, no sitting down, no long waits, just walking from one award-winning chocolatier to the next, tasting as you go. The neighborhood itself is narrow streets and old storefronts, the kind of place where intellectuals used to gather at cafés that are still there, still serving coffee while you're tasting salted caramels and buttery pastries a few doors down.

Your guide knows which shops matter and which ones are just selling to tourists. You'll visit the legendary cafés where 20th-century writers spent their afternoons, then move into the real work: a macaron from one of the top Parisian pastry chefs, handcrafted chocolates from places that have won awards, and treats you won't find anywhere else in the city. The group stays under ten people, which means you're not shuffling through in a crowd. You're actually talking to the guide, asking questions, learning why one chocolate tastes different from another. After the tasting stops, there's afternoon tea or a gourmet hot chocolate, something warm to sit with while you process what you've just eaten.

The whole thing moves at a walking pace through Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the actual neighborhood where this happens, not some sanitized version of it. You'll pass the bustling local streets where Parisians still buy their pastries, not just tourists. The guide speaks multiple languages and has thousands of five-star reviews from people who came for the chocolate and stayed for the stories. The kind of person who knows the neighborhood inside out and isn't rushing you through it.

What’s included

Your day includes 8 to 10 tastings at award-winning chocolatiers and pastry shops throughout Saint-Germain-des-Prés, macarons from top Parisian chefs, handcrafted chocolates, salted caramels, buttery pastries, exclusive treats, and a final afternoon tea or gourmet hot chocolate service with a local guide leading a group of no more than 10 people.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 10:30 and 14:30, from € 99 per person, with a live guide in English and French, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 14:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and FrenchOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Youth (3 to 13 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Original Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste real Parisian chocolate and pastries without spending hours researching which shops are worth visiting. The guide has already filtered them down to the ones that matter, and the small group size means you're actually tasting, not just walking past windows.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (3 to 13 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What's included in the tastings?

Macarons from top Parisian pastry chefs, handcrafted chocolates from award-winning chocolatiers, salted caramels, buttery pastries, afternoon tea or gourmet hot chocolate, and exclusive treats not sold elsewhere.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for the season.

How many people are on each tour?

Maximum 10 guests per tour, keeping it a small-group experience.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes, advance booking is required. Check availability and reserve your spot before your visit to Paris.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are also available nearby if needed.