Paris Walking Food Tour : Explore Canal Saint-Martin Like a Local
Overview
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3 hours
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Canal Food Walk invites you to explore the vibrant Canal Saint-Martin through a 3-hour walking tour. Stroll charming streets, discover hidden gems, street art, and passionate artisans.
Trendy, artistic, and full of local favorites, this offbeat neighborhood captures the creative spirit of Paris.
Led by a local architect, the tour reveals the district’s unique history and transformation.
The tour is intimate (max 10 people) and features carefully selected food and drinks: organic, local, seasonal, vegetarian, zero-waste, and handmade.
Choose your experience:
Brunch Tour — A relaxed morning with fresh pastries, cheeses, eggs, and hot and fresh drinks. Ends with a coffee tasting at a local roastery.
Apéro Tour — Celebrate the beloved French ritual with 3 drinks (including wine), generous organic veggie bites by a talented chef, and a duo of artisanal pastries. Ends with a toast by the water.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Canal Saint-Martin
You will visit the Canal Saint-Martin, a historic waterway in Paris known for its charming bridges and vibrant atmosphere. The canal tells the story of the city’s industrial past and its ongoing evolution, visible in its monuments, old buildings, and colorful street art. Along the way, you’ll discover creative spaces and spots beloved by the film industry, reflecting the area’s dynamic cultural scene. Visiting the Canal Saint-Martin is more than just sightseeing: it’s a moment to connect with Parisian history, culture, and creativity in a lively, authentic setting.
Bassin de la Villette
You will explore the Bassin de la Villette, a historic basin in Paris with deep roots in the city’s industrial past and its transformation over time. Once a bustling hub for commerce and transport, today it’s a lively open-air space where locals and visitors enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, from boating and picnicking to markets and cultural events. Located away from the usual tourist routes, the Bassin offers a unique and authentic Parisian experience, blending history, leisure, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
What‘s Included
Included in the Brunch Tour
Included in the Brunch Tour
Included in the Apéro Tour
Included in the Apéro Tour
Private transportation
Gratuities
Options
Apéro Tour
Apéro with cheese, wine & food: Cheese platter with fresh bread, natural wine from the barrel, savory vegetarien bites (seasonal & organic food), pastries
Brunch Tour
Brunch Tour: Included : cheese, croissant, pastries, hot & fresh drinks, egg bun
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A lovely wine tour
796teddyv,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour! Everything was perfectly organized by Tahani. The stories about the canal were engaging and full of interesting anecdotes. There was a great variety of wines, and the food tasting was absolutely delicious. Even local French people were very happy with the quality of this wine tour!
Brunch Tour
jeffreybD977TK,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely brunch tour with Nita. Perfect way to explore a really amazing neighborhood.
A great easy to spend an afternoon!
939roryb,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great food, great wine, and Nita was a great guide! Very informative and interesting info 😁
A unique walk
ticoviajero,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful experience, to know the history and impact of the channel on the society, culture and economy of its riviera. In addition to having a wonderful, attentive guide who knows very well about the subject. Many thanks to Tahani for his welcome, affection and wonderful stories.
Just book it…Nita is great! Food & wine..delicious.
debgE5871WW,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My tour with Nita was great. She is awesome. She communicated with me prior to the tour to make sure I knew all of the details. She took us around an area of Paris that I would have never seen on my own. The food was great. We had wine and tasty bites. She has created a great tour and highly recommend it. All the restaurants were in different parts of the area, so we got to see a lot of unique places. The best part was that a boat came through the canal and locks, so that was neat to see. Book it!!
Perfect afternoon
zsuzsae2025,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience all round. Nita is enthusiastic and knows a lot about the neighborhood. She picks places for the tastings, which she personally loves. All this makes it a very friendly, unpretentious afternoon, where you get to see a slice of Paris you wouldn't otherwise have access to. I heartily recommend.
Living Like A Perisian
olga n,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This walking tour was so much fun. Meeting Nanet was easy, she was like hanging out with an old lovely friend. I really enjoyed hanging out with the locals and embracing all the little cool spots to eat. I highly recommend going on this tour if you want to live like a perisian for a few hours.
Delicious and authentic experience!
NorthStar54859102664,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food tour around Canal Saint-Martin was a real treat. Tahani was friendly and shared great and a lot of local stories while we tasted amazing cheeses, pastries, and natural wine. Even as a Parisian, I learned so many new things about the Canal Saint-Martin area. It’s a charming, off-the-beaten-path area that shows a more authentic side of Paris. Highly recommend!
Beautiful !
672adriena,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Many thanks to Tahani for her warm welcome and for this wonderful discovery of the canal and its exceptional small local shops. I live in the Paris region, and yet I had no idea there was so much to discover here.
A delicious way to discover Canal Saint Martin
nidao656,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were looking for something unique, an experience that would take us out of the usual Parisian activities and the Canal Food Walk absolutely delivered! We joined the Aperitif Tour around the Canal Saint-Martin with Nita, an amazing guide who brought the neighborhood’s history to life through captivating stories and fun local anecdotes. The artisans who welcomed us were so generous, offering tastings of exceptional wines, delicious dishes, and perfectly aged cheeses. I already knew the area, but discovering it in this way through food, stories, and genuine encounters was incredible. A truly gourmet, friendly, and cultural experience. Highly recommended! 🍷🧀✨ Nida’a
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