Places · DINING EXPERIENCES
Good dining experiences fill up weeks ahead in the school holidays and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Dinner on the Eiffel Tower’s first floor at Madame Brasserie with Chef Thierry Marx, champagne, wine, and big Paris night views.
“The entire experience was elegant and the trip details explained everything accurately as far as where to go and what time to be there. Each restaurant employee was welcoming, polite and helpful.”
Early dinner at Madame Brasserie in the Eiffel Tower with Chef Thierry Marx’s seasonal menu, drinks included, plus a first-floor tower visit.
“Dinner was delicious and the server was great. My family enjoyed sitting by the inside window and we also walked around the tower after dinner. We had a wonderful experience, I would highly recommend this restaurant.”
Athens small-group Greek cooking class with a rooftop dinner and Acropolis views. Learn spanakopita, tzatziki, moussaka, and galatopita.
“We had an amazing time at this cooking class in Greece! Kostas is an incredible chef and fantastic teacher—warm, knowledgeable, and so much fun. We loved learning about traditional Greek food and making everything together as a group. A truly memorable experience that we highly recommend!”
Seine dinner cruise from the Eiffel Tower with glass-roof views, a 3-course French meal, and prime Notre-Dame and Louvre sights.
“The cruise was nice and the staff pleasant. The only issue we had was in the email and directions the name of the ship was not included. When we got there, had to go through every ship and show them our reservations. Unfortunately it was the very last ship and we had to run to catch it on time before departing.”
3-course Gustave Menu dinner on the Eiffel Tower’s first floor with champagne, wine pairings, and priority access plus night views.
“The whole experience was really good. Once we got to the Eiffel Tower there were signs to show us where to go and get the tickets and a guide to take us to the elevator, it was all very organized. At the restaurant we were shown to our seats and then given a welcome drink. The food came out at a steady pace and we were finished about 2hrs later. After that we were free to roam level 1. All in all it was a great experience the food was delicious and I would highly recommend.”
Late lunch at the Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie with 3- or 4-course menus, included first-floor access, and Paris views.
“Scenery, Great food and it's up in the different tower in beautiful paris. Need reservations always use viator”
Cozy 2-hour Seine dinner cruise from the Eiffel Tower area with a 3-course meal, scenic views, and city lights returning at 11:00 PM.
“We did this activity back in 05/2024 but forgot to leave a review at the time. The cruise itself was nice, we loved being able to go up to the rooftop and see the Eiffel Tower sparkle. The dinner was okay. Overall a good experience”
Pre-book a guaranteed seat for a 3- or 4-course dinner at the Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie, plus first-floor access and a Seine-view option.
“Food was just ok. The hype is all about the experience and the location. The staff was however not friendly or welcoming. Would recommend skipping and doing something else”
Late Eiffel Tower dinner at Madame Brasserie with first-floor access, Thierry Marx menu, Champagne aperitif, and nighttime Paris views.
“The food was awful, and the service was not good. Very disappointing and very expensive. I was really looking forward to this and was extremely disappointed”
Ore by Alain Ducasse breakfast inside Versailles, then skip-the-line palace entry via secret entrance and explore Hall of Mirrors at your pace.
“Skip the line wasn’t given to us. The breakfast tasted horrible and really not worth the prices . The restaurant looks like a street restaurant and no where close to a palace feel”
Private Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum tour with an archaeologist guide, skip-the-line tickets, and a Greek dinner with Parthenon views.
“Rose our tour guide was lovely. The tickets to the Acropolis that she had, had expired and poor Rose had to buy new ones for the company out of her own pocket. Note: even international students get a discount. She walked us to the Restaurant and after being greeted as a voucher customer, we felt like unwanted guests. The view was that of the Elevator entrance better view from our motel restaurant Positives: the food was great and the wait staff were helpful and efficient. Overall i felt it was an expensive option.”
Experience authentic Azorean cuisine with a local family, cooking in volcanic stone ovens. Enjoy a warm, immersive dinner with homemade food and wine.
“Rosa and Hugo were lovely - so warm, welcoming and willing to share their way of life. The traditional Portuguese food (including alcatra), which had been prepared over the previous two days, was so delicious, as was the sangria and wine. We shared dinner with two other families as well - great company and an evening well spent!”
Eiffel Tower first-floor lunch at Madame Brasserie with chef Thierry Marx menu, optional Seine views, included lift, drinks, and a mystery game.
“Relaxing lunch with lovely service, great welcome to Paris! Menu had good choices and food, champagne and wine was delicious”
A 5-hour Paris Seine dinner cruise plus Eiffel Tower 2nd-floor ticket, with skip-the-line entry and top views of the city by night.
“Pessima. Hanno annullato l’attività, senza alcun avviso. Mi sono presentata al luogo dell’appuntamento e se non avessi chiamato il fornitore non avrei saputo nulla.”
7-course Greek dinner with wine pairing on a rooftop in Monastiraki, with ouzo welcome and Acropolis views in a small group.
“Dimitris & Savvas are great hosts, very welcoming, & the food was incredible. We had a great time, met some very interesting people, & would highly recommend this if you get the chance. Thanks again!”
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