14 Market Tours in Paris, Compared

1.Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,680 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Start in Paris at 8:30 am, take the train to Versailles, and explore the market, royal gardens, Trianons, and Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet by bike and on foot. Your guide shares French history along the way. Buy picnic food at the market, then finish with timed Palace entry and as much independent exploring as you like.

“Our bicycle tour of Versailles has been the highlight of our visit to Paris. Lucien was a fantastic informative guide with a charming personality. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who would like to fully experience the history and magic of Versailles!”

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2.Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,121 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend about eight hours traveling from Paris to Versailles by train and exploring by bike. A licensed guide leads you through the local market, royal gardens, Marie-Antoinette’s hamlet, and the palace’s State Rooms and Hall of Mirrors. Bikes, round-trip train tickets, and palace access are included; picnic food is extra.

“Matt and the other women of Boutique were incredibly kind and knowledgeable! The perfect day with a perfect tour 100000/10”

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3.Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,024 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $240

At Le Foodist, plan and cook a three-course French lunch with an English-speaking instructor, then sit down to eat with wine. Choose the six-hour option for a croissant, coffee or tea, and a guided market visit with cheese samples. Instructors include Fred, Luc, Luke and Paolo, though your teacher may vary.

“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.”

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4.Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $252

Choose a 4.5-hour evening cooking class or a six-hour version with a Latin Quarter market visit. An English-speaking chef guides a group of up to 12 through a three-course French dinner, from ingredient prep to a shared meal with red and white wine. Instructors have included Fred, Luc, and Paolo.

“Our instructor Luke was so knowledgeable and fun! There were many steps to our meal making. Highly recommend for a unique French experience!”

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5.Full-Day Cooking Class, Market Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 6 hours · from $258

Start at Le Foodist in the Latin Quarter with coffee and croissants, then shop an open-air market for ingredients. In a small group, cook a seasonal French menu with a chef such as Luke, Luc, or Frederick, and sit down for a four-course lunch with cheese and wine. Expect about six hours, with plenty of time to learn and eat.

“I took this class with my 14 year old nephew who loves to cook. The cooking experience was so fun, and the food was amazing. Luc was great and taught us a lot. I would definitely recommend this class!”

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6.Flea Market Insider’s Tour in Extra-Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 73 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58

Spend 90 minutes to two hours exploring Saint-Ouen Flea Market with an English-speaking guide. At more than 2,500 stalls, the market can be hard to tackle alone. Your guide helps you find the right sections, spot promising items, talk with vendors and negotiate. Guides have included Flo, Tobias and Hella, though your guide may vary.

“Flo was amazing. She was so helpful and attentive. She customized the tour based on everyone's needs. It was a great personalized experience from someone that knew the vendors well, and was knowledgeable about the area. It provided the insider scoop to help navigate what would have otherwise been an overwhelming experience.”

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7.Market Visit and Cooking Class with a Parisian Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 51 reviews · 4h 30m · from $261

Join a Parisian chef for a market visit and a hands-on class for up to eight people. You’ll choose fresh ingredients, prepare an entrée, main course, and dessert, then taste the meal together. Instructors have included Dominique, Chef Fred, and Chef Marthe. The class runs in English or French, and recipes are sent by email.

“There isn't enough room for me to share all of the positive feedback I have for this experience. Every aspect of this activity was a joy. Chef Marthe is a charming hostess, a patient teacher and a culinary wizard. We went to the market to choose the finest ingredients with the Chef teaching us every step of the way. Our menu was nothing short of divine-- a goat cheese in phyllo appetizer; salad with homemade dressing; seared duck breast topped with shallots and served with glazed carrots; and a sublime glazed orange cake to finish. We enjoyed an artisinal loaf of bread from one of Paris' top boulangeries plus a…”

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8.Evening Cooking Class with Optional Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 270 minutes - 6 hours · from $246

Join a small-group class with Le Foodist to plan and cook a four-course French dinner with an English-speaking chef. Choose the 4.5-hour class or add a market visit in the Latin Quarter for a six-hour experience. You’ll learn practical cooking techniques, share the meal at the table, and sample French wines and cheese.

“It was so much fun! A must do for food lovers!”

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9.2-Hour Aligre Market Walking Food Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Spend up to three hours around Aligre Market in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, with a small group of no more than 10. Your English- or French-speaking guide introduces the market and its food shops, with 6 to 8 tasting stops for local cheeses, cured meats, chocolates and wine. Nick and Rebecca have led tours here, though your guide may differ.

“Excellent tour with a great variety of stops and a fantastic guide. Highly recommended!!”

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10.Food Market Tour in Bastille

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 3h 30m · from $129

Spend 3.5 hours around Place de la Bastille and Aligre Market with an English-speaking guide, in a group of no more than 10. Start with coffee and a croissant, then explore covered and outdoor market areas, taste cheese, cured meats and other foods, and finish with wine. Guides have included Arthur, Sasha and Dorine.

“Some interesting local cuisine. Good way to see the city.”

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11.Saint Ouen Flea Market Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

Meet your English-speaking guide at La REcyclerie, by Porte de Clignancourt, for a 90-minute walk through Saint-Ouen’s flea market. Visit Marché Vernaison, Dauphine, and Biron, hear vendors’ stories, and get shopping tips for antiques, vintage fashion, and art. A guide named Joana has led the tour, though guides may vary.

“A fascinating tour! Our Guide showed up in charming period clothing. She was knowledgeable, pleasant, and informative. We got a good idea of several of the sections of this VAST market. All told it was a highlight of our visit to Paris. Thank you!”

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12.Discover Paris’ Marché d’Aligre: 2-Hour Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

Spend two hours at Marché d’Aligre with an English- or French-speaking guide and no more than seven other participants. See the covered Marché Couvert Beauvau, browse outdoor food stalls and a flea market, taste specialty foods, and stop for mint tea. Past guides have included Christine and Caroline, though your guide may differ.

“Any one who has Christine will truly arrive in Paris. She was not only helpful with the market, she gave us some other tips to follow up and we have. She is a blessing to us in the city of light.”

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13.Versailles: Local & small-group Farmers’ Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $97

Spend 2.5 hours with local guides Clément or Sergio exploring Versailles’s 300-year-old market, tasting artisan cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal fruit, pastries and wine. The route passes the Saint-Louis Cathedral and Royal Stables before ending at a table in the Royal Vegetable Gardens. Groups are limited to eight.

“Don’t think we could have had a better introduction to Versailles! Clement is full of great facts of the city, it’s delicious dishes, and was very kind in sharing it with my friend and I. We both loved it and felt like we learned a lot. We will cherish this enriching experience as it felt as though the culture of Versailles took us in. Putting it on my recommendation list!! (:”

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14.Christmas Market Guided at Notre Dame & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $27Best value

This one-hour English-language tour begins beside Notre-Dame and leads you to the Square René Viviani Christmas Market. Expect a short introduction to the cathedral, seasonal food samples, artisan-shopping advice, and a photo stop at Santa’s stall. Linda is one guide associated with the tour, known for her Paris knowledge and humor.

“Linda was a wonderful guide! Incredibly knowledgeable and loved her sense of humor. Highly recommend this tour.”

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