Hidden Treasures of Paris: Secret Passages & Culinary Discoveries

Paris, France
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Step into a hidden side of Paris on this immersive food and culture experience. Explore historic covered passages like Passage des Panoramas and Galerie Vivienne while tasting your way through local markets and iconic specialty food stops such as La Mère de Famille, Bistrot Vivienne, and Le Valentin. Along the way, enjoy 6 curated tastings—from pastries and chocolate to cheese and seasonal bites.

This small-group tour blends history, storytelling, food, and interactive experience—perfect for travelers who want more than just a walking tour.

What's included

  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Storytelling and historical insights
  • Visit to covered passages + historic market
  • 6 food tastings
  • Additional food and drinks not listed
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation tickets if needed

What to expect

  1. Passage des Panoramas
    15m
    Start in Paris’ oldest covered passage (1799), filled with historic food shops and vintage charm. Learn how it became a hub for gastronomy, printing, and early Parisian commerce.
  2. Passage Jouffroy
    15m
    Continue through elegant 19th-century arcades connected by Grands Boulevards. Enjoy curated tastings while discovering antique shops, chocolate boutiques, and hidden food stops.
  3. Passage Verdeau
    15m
    Continue through elegant 19th-century arcades connected by Grands Boulevards. Enjoy curated tastings while discovering antique shops, chocolate boutiques, and hidden food stops.
  4. Galerie Vivienne
    15m
    One of Paris’ most beautiful passages, known for its mosaics and refined architecture. Enjoy a tasting stop in a luxurious yet intimate setting.
  5. Passage Choiseul
    15m
    A more local and lively passage where Parisians still shop and eat today. Experience authentic everyday Paris with additional tasting highlights.
  6. Saint-Andre-de-la-Marche
    15m
    Visit Paris’ oldest covered market (1615). Enjoy street-style tastings and seasonal specialties in a vibrant, local food atmosphere.
  7. Le Marais
    1h
    Explore carefully selected nearby food streets or market lanes, timed to avoid peak crowds and maximize variety and authenticity.
  8. 15m
    Instragrammable location

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet at the top of the stairs of the metro.

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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