10 Wine Tasting Tours in Paris to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145Our pick

You’ll spend 3 to 3.5 hours walking uphill through Montmartre with a local guide, stopping at eight food venues for French sweets, cheeses, cured meats, chocolates, and wine. Guides such as Julie, Marie, Oscar, and Pierre-Edouard add neighborhood stories, art history, and useful food tips.

“Go to the bathroom before you arrive. There is only one bathroom available halfway along the tour. Also, most of the stops are dessert/sweets so plan accordingly”

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2.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,727 reviews · 13 hours · from $104

Spend a full day exploring Chambord and Chenonceau with a City Wonders guide, then stop for lunch in Blois and sample local wines in Chenonceau’s cellar. Expect long coach rides, self-guided castle visits, skip-the-line entry, and helpful history from guides such as Dee, Jasmina, Thelma, and John.

“We had an amazing Loire Valley day trip! Dee was an outstanding guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history of the castles and the region. She made everything easy to understand and really brought the stories to life. Pierrick was an excellent driver — professional, safe, and very kind. The whole journey was smooth and comfortable. The wine tasting was a great bonus, and the entire day was perfectly organized. Highly recommend this tour — especially with Dee and Pierrick.”

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3.Les Caves du Louvre Guided Tour with Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 932 reviews · 1 hour · from $41Best value

In the former wine cellars of the French king, an English-speaking sommelier leads you through wine-making, French grapes, regional terroir, and hands-on scent games before three tastings. The one-hour visit is interactive, adult-only, and close to the Louvre.

“Jean-Baptiste (sorry if I misspelt your name) was so knowledgeable and funny and he is a great storyteller! I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I loved the analogy of aged trees having access to the depth of the soil. Highly recommended!”

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4.French Wine Tasting Class with Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 550 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Meet your English-speaking sommelier at 5pm near the Louvre for a relaxed two-hour class in a 17th-century cellar. Taste Champagne and five French wines, compare regions and grapes, learn labels and terroir, and add a €15 cheese or charcuterie platter if you like.

“Amazing experience! worth it if you are. wine lover :)”

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5.Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with Local Cheesemonger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Meet Max at 98 Rue Marcadet in Montmartre for a two-hour English-language tasting in an intimate stone-walled space. You’ll sample eight French cheeses and five wines, including a sparkling wine, while learning how French cheese is made and how pairings work.

“Would highly recommend! Max was absolutely lovely, fun and so informative. He made the experience, and the wine/cheese were delicious!”

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6.Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour in Le Marais

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 446 reviews · from $113

Spend 3 to 3.5 hours tasting your way through Le Marais with an English-speaking guide such as Antoine, Vanessa, or Anne Lorraine. Visit eight food stops for croissants, Moroccan crepes, chocolate, pastrami, bistro dishes, cheese, and natural wine in a group of no more than 10.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and showed us more than tips on food but shared information on French culture. We had so much fresh delicious food and were very full by the end. Plus got a very great coverage of the La marais area.”

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7.Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Meet at the Musée Vivant du Fromage on Île Saint-Louis, learn how French cheese is made, then enter a cool cellar for seven cheeses, three wines, and baguette. Guides such as Pierre, Gabriel, Agathe, and Paul explain regional styles and pairing in English. Expect stairs and bring a warm layer.

“Great tour with Dee. She was extremely knowledgeable, engaging and enjoyable to talk with about the grounds”

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8.Wine Tasting Experience with 6 Wines and Cheese Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 2 hours · from $84

Meet Parisian sommelier Nico at the Paris Wine Co boutique for a two-hour English tasting of six French wines, AOC cheeses, and baguette. You’ll compare regions from Bordeaux to Champagne, learn simple tasting skills, and leave with practical guidance for choosing French wine.

“Amazing experience, learnt so much about wine and had lots of fun. Great range of wine and cheese. Really recommend”

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9.Loire Valley Chambord Castle, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 11 hours · from $345

Travel from Paris by air-conditioned minivan to Château de Chambord, then cross Touraine, Vouvray, and Montlouis-sur-Loire for a regional lunch and tastings at family-run wineries. Guides such as Lionel, Thomas, and Clément add local wine insight, while the caves offer a cool look at Loire winemaking.

“We had the best time. Our guide was awesome and the winery was a special treat.”

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10.French wine tasting with cheeses and charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 1 hour · from $57

At La Cave du Canal, a sommelier guides you through four French wines, from Bordeaux and Burgundy to the Loire and Rhône. You’ll pair each glass with artisanal cheese, charcuterie, bread, and water in a warm cellar setting. English and French explanations are available.

“Benoit was an amazing host, he was so knowledgeable and patient with our group. It was the perfect activity for a cold winter day in Paris. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in learning or tasting French wine.”

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