Paris Macaron Small-Group Walking Tour of Saint Germain Including Tasting
4.9
79 Ratings
Paris
Discover the origins of macarons and their connection to Paris on a small-group walking tour of Saint Germain. Taste the best macarons in town and learn about the history of this iconic pastry.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Pres - We will meet at the oldest church in Paris.
- Luxembourg Gardens - We will conduct our macaron tasting event in this historic park in the middle of Paris!
What's Included
- 3 macarons included
- Guided by a local professional
- Learn the history of macarons
- Explore Parisian history
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Coffee/ beverage if event is held at a café in poor weather
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Additional Information
What is the origin of macarons, and when did their invention occur? Why is there a global association between these renowned sweets and Paris, and who crafts the finest versions? Join a local guide for a tour in Paris’ age-old Saint-Germain district and unearth the real story of macarons and this historic region. Explore the most celebrated macaron shops, and get involved in a macaron evaluation activity to determine personally which macarons you favor the most.
- Selected macaron flavors depend on the day
Location
1 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés
Place Saint-Germain des Prés
Tour departs from the front of the Abbey of Saint-Germain des Prés, just across from the Louis Vuitton store along Rue Bonaparte. Your guide will be holding an iPad sign with a picture of a pink macaron on it.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(79 Ratings)
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Robert_k
Apr 13, 2024
Excellent! - Very friendly, knowledgeable and informative. Gave more history than just for the Macron. Thank you.
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Wendy_w
Mar 26, 2024
A Great Afternoon in Saint-Germain - Jonny was an excellent tour guide who went out of his way to give us the best macaron experience ever. We learned about the origins and history, but also about the history of Saint-Germain and some of its most infamous residents. Each of the patisseries we visited were all friendly and delightful. We actually decided to return to our favorite and bought several macarons to take back home.
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Shana_s
Mar 10, 2024
Fun experience for all ages - We really enjoyed our tour with Johnny. He knew a lot of history about the area which was an added bonus. We would definitely do this tour again the next time we’re in Paris. Fun for all ages!
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Megan_s
Nov 22, 2023
DO IT!!! You Won’t Regret It! - This was such a great experience. Jonny is so knowledgeable and kind. The tasting was fun and we loved his judging sheet. I especially appreciated all of the history he shared. My 10-year-old said this was the best thing we did in Paris.
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Nicole_g
Nov 20, 2023
How the cookie crumbles - We had a fantastic time tasting macarons and walking this beautiful part of Paris. Jonny was a great guide and made it such a fun experience for my entire family!
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C8267thbarbarag
Sep 23, 2023
Discovery of the St Germain district - Guided tour of the St Germain district with Jonny then macaron tasting and quiz in the Luxembourg Gardens.
Visit organized by an American passionate about French history, I recommend +++
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Jodifrantz
Aug 6, 2023
Macarons and more! - We had flown overnight from New York, so we wanted a fun, but not too intellectually taxing of an activity (with some sugar!). Johnny was a great tour guide. The tour was near our hotel, so we got the full macaron experience, plus a really fun tour of our neighborhood! Would highly recommend!
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Adrianasu4132df
Aug 2, 2023
One of my favorite things we did - This was one of my favorite things we did while visiting Paris. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, stopping to tell us the history of the macaron and parts of the city. We got to try a variety of macarons and rated them however we felt like. This was a fun walk around the surrounding area of Luxembourg Gardens and I recommend this to anyone visiting the city!
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Rachelny4319sm
Jul 31, 2023
Macaron Tour - Super good experience!!! Had a great time! Learned a lot about each store and tasted a lot of good treats!!
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Abbyly5385mf
Jul 31, 2023
Amazing tour - Tour guide was very friendly and very knowledgeable!! It was a great tour ! Took us to see all types of places along with the macaroon places ! Definitely do this tour if u can!
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