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Hidden Treasures of Paris: Secret Passages & Culinary Discoveries

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About this activity

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.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Professional English-speaking guide
    • Storytelling and historical insights
    • Visit to covered passages + historic market
    • 6 food tastings

    Not included

    • Additional food and drinks not listed
    • Gratuities
    • Transportation tickets if needed

    Itinerary

    1. 2nd Arrondissement

      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.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Continue through elegant 19th-century arcades connected by Grands Boulevards. Enjoy curated tastings while discovering antique shops, chocolate boutiques, and hidden food stops.

      15 minutesAdmission free

    3. Continue through elegant 19th-century arcades connected by Grands Boulevards. Enjoy curated tastings while discovering antique shops, chocolate boutiques, and hidden food stops.

      15 minutesAdmission free

    4. 2nd Arrondissement

      One of Paris’ most beautiful passages, known for its mosaics and refined architecture. Enjoy a tasting stop in a luxurious yet intimate setting.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. A more local and lively passage where Parisians still shop and eat today. Experience authentic everyday Paris with additional tasting highlights.

      15 minutesAdmission free

    6. Visit Paris’ oldest covered market (1615). Enjoy street-style tastings and seasonal specialties in a vibrant, local food atmosphere.

      15 minutesAdmission free

    7. Le Marais

      Explore carefully selected nearby food streets or market lanes, timed to avoid peak crowds and maximize variety and authenticity.

      1 hourAdmission freeSee on map

    8. Bois de Boulogne

      Instragrammable location

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

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

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
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    Top Sights Tours
    Product code
    131689P75

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