Paris · MARKETS
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These are the 15 best market tours in Paris right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it is top for a reason.
Ride Versailles by bike with timed palace entry, market picnic supplies, Marie-Antoinette’s hamlet, and the Trianons, plus round-trip train.
“Very smooth process. Great introduction to the market for buying our picnic lunch. Comfortable bikes and easy riding. Lots of interesting history from our fabulous guide, Arnaud. Lovely spot for a picnic”
Bike through Versailles town, market and gardens, then enjoy a licensed guided palace tour. Train tickets and small-group comfort included.
“My husband and I wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks for the incredible bike tour in Versailles. We had a wonderful time and truly appreciated Andrea’s knowledge, humor, and kindness throughout the day. His insights brought the history to life in an engaging and fun way, making the experience both educational and memorable. Choosing to explore Versailles by bike was the perfect decision, and having Andrea as our guide made it even more special. The magical touch of the fountains being on added an unforgettable charm to the scenery. Thank you again for an exceptional tour!”
Shop the Latin Quarter market, cook a 3-course lunch with wine pairings, then leave with electronic recipes from a small Paris class.
“It’s a full experience with a market place experience and a super chef, Luc. He was highly trained in culinary expertise and very patient with all of us (10 in class) as we gleaned from his wisdom. I felt like he wasn’t just our teacher but blended with us as a friend who truly cared about us and our experience. It was pure joy and a delightful day with an an amazing lunch and wine to share.”
Shop the Latin Quarter market, cook a 3-course French dinner, and learn wine plus French pairing tips with a small English class in Paris.
“Great time doing the market tour and cooki no class! We really loved howChef Fred seamlessly worked in so much knowledge about French cooking/agriculture and culinary science, all while being entertaining and easy to cook with. Would definitely take another class from him!”
Electric bike day trip from Paris to Versailles with market picnic, Marie-Antoinette stops, and skip-stress train return.
“This was one of our favorite activities during our recent trip to Paris - it is a fabulous way to see sites outside of the city that we would never have known about otherwise. Adrian was a great tour guide and the e-bikes made the distance super easy. We had a little rain, but it wasn’t bad at all and the rain covers provided were a huge plus (we used them as blankets to sit on for the picnic). The only downside was that we had dinner reservations back in the city and had to head back soon after the guide dropped us for the palace visit. I would recommend…”
Paris cooking class with Latin Quarter market tour, classic French techniques, and a 4-course lunch with wine and cheese. 6 hours.
“Such a fantastic cooking experience! The chef, Paulo, was very competent and gave us a lot of valuable technical information. The food was delicious. Would love to join again on a future trip!”
A small-group walk through Paris’s Marché aux Puces Saint-Ouen with a local guide, haggling tips, and help finding the right stalls.
“We really enjoyed having a guide with us for our tour through the flea market. He was able to give us a clear idea which vendors to go to. We bought some beautiful vintage prints on his recommendation. (I think his name was Anthony, but I am doing this review 2 weeks after and I'm not positive that is correct.) We wish we had more time as the flea market is massive! Would highly recommend!!”
A 90-minute Saint-Ouen flea market intro with an expert guide to find quality deals and learn Parisian-style negotiating.
“Shaun is an eccellent guide with historical facts, entertaining stories and smiling face, thank you so much for loveşy tour”
Walk the Seine and Paris 12th with Sophie, then shop Marché Aligre for French picnic ingredients—small-group, English guide tour.
“Sophie was extremely knowledgeable, personable and flexible. What a great experience to see Paris in a personalized tour that takes you off the beaten path and introduces you to culture, history and multiple delicious food establishments.”
Paris market visit and French cooking class with a chef: shop for fresh ingredients, cook a 3-course meal, taste together, get recipes by email.
“we absolutely enjoyed the chef and the class. delicious!!!!!!”
A small-group Left Bank Paris food and wine walk through the Latin Quarter, with 10+ tastings, cheese, charcuterie, wine, and markets.
“Vanessa was so engaging and knowledgeable! The tastings were wonderful and the owners were so welcoming! Would highly recommend this experience and tour guide!”
Hunt for vintage and antiques at Saint-Ouen with art-minded guide Daria, covering 3 flea markets in 2 hours.
“Daria is an art historian who could describe to our group of two what everything was. We saw three separate markets at our pace. I highly recommend this tour.”
Stroll Parisian markets with Milan, pick cheeses and fruit, then picnic with wine in a small English tour, 2–3 hours.
“Milan was a wonderful guide and taught us so much about France and the historical highlights of the great city of Paris. We loved experiencing the informal and friendly atmosphere of the Parisian market. Milan was a great conversationalist and the food was DELICIOUS!! It was really interesting seeing Paris from the local perspective—Highly recommend this tour!”
A 2-hour morning walk through Paris’s Marché d’Aligre with wine and food tastings in a small group near the Marais.
“My guide was charming knowledgeable, not only about the food but other historical points of interest around the tour area. The locations she selected to highlight provided delicious food.”
A private 4-hour St. Ouen antiques shopping tour with a guide who routes you across multiple markets based on your wish list.
“Amazing! Solene knows the market inside and out. I never would have been able to navigate it without her. The vendors know her and give her better prices so you will actually save money using her. It's very important to her that you find what you're looking for and she literally won't stop until you find it. She also has a genuine enthusiasm about the market and you can tell that she's having fun as well.”
