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Lyon: Secret Food Tour

1. Lyon: Secret Food Tour

Explore one of Lyon's most beloved traditions, food, and find out why the city has been considered the world capital of gastronomy since 1935. Feast on a traditional breakfast, pastry, hot dish, cheese, and a secret dish that you can only discover on this tour while savoring lovely local wines. After setting off from the meeting point in Vieux Lyon, make your first stop at the most authentic delicatessen in the city to experience a traditional Lyonnaise breakfast. Next, cross the Saône River to sample a delicious local pastry. Continue your tour through the Presqu'île district, Lyon's city center, and see amazing monuments, statues, and fountains along the way. Try a traditional and authentic hot dish, which varies from tour to tour, before moving on to a local cheese tasting inside a historical monument. Finally, delight in a secret dish that your guide will only reveal to you at the end of your tour. During your food journey, you will sample some of Lyon's most traditional flavors and gain a better understanding of French culture and history, as well as how to live like a local. 

Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

2. Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

You’ll discover Lyon food and drinks as a local. If you’re interested in an authentic experience where all your senses are solicited, you found the right spot! Lyon is one of the most beautiful cities in France. It has a very long history that started with the Romans and it can boast a variety of influences, as it has always represented a trade hotspot between the south and the north, between Italy and France. The most famous event in Lyon is the light festival, which is famous all around the world; we also have an international food fair and gastronomy contest, every 2 years in January, but it’s a great city to visit and to live during the whole year. The people of Lyon love their food and gastronomy, from the traditional recipes to the modern influences. It has been called the "World Capital of Gastronomy" in 1935 and we will show you why! Our Food Tour will introduce you to typical Lyon food as well as regional beer, while discovering the centre of the city. You will also learn all the secret tips you could desire from your local guide!

Vieux Lyon 4-Hour Food Tasting Tour

3. Vieux Lyon 4-Hour Food Tasting Tour

Sample delicious food on a 4-hour tour of Vieux Lyon with a local guide, and discover some of the highlights of the city's oldest district along the way. Learn more about the secret traboules (passageways) used by the silk merchants and weavers in former times.   Meet local food heroes at 5 different tasting stops and hear all about their produce. Sample about 14 different dishes and ingredients to tantalize your taste buds and awaken your senses. The samples you'll taste will be equivalent to a typical lunch. As you taste your way through the town, explore the medieval streets and see the Cathedral of St. Jean and the famous passageways. Your local guide will show you the highlights of the city and the most authentic spots to grab a bite to eat.

Lyon: Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Wine

4. Lyon: Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Wine

Discover at least 5 food stops on a guided walking tour in Lyon. (food choice depending on season and availability). Try an original quenelle, the famous cotes du Rhône, traditional French sweets, lemon liquor and one glass of wine and water in the remaining stops Enjoy the views and atmosphere of the old town area of the city. Learn about local history and culture with an expert local guide.

Lyon: Private custom tour with a local guide

5. Lyon: Private custom tour with a local guide

Lyon can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private, customized tour. Your guide contacts you beforehand to get a feel for your interests and tastes to ensure that you only visit the places you are interested in. As you explore the city, your guide shares insights into local life forming a clearer picture of Lyon's culture. - Private tour for just you and your group - Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality - Get a deeper insight into Lyon life than possible alone - See Lyon through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems Choose from 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8-hour tour options.

Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

6. Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage district from a gourmet perspective, combining cultural discovery and local flavors. Wander through the traditional Lyonnaise passageways with a guide and meet local food producers. This food tour includes 4 tasting breaks, showcasing the culinary classics of Lyon. Taste local emblematic products, an assortment of local cold cuts with red wine, a selection of regional cheeses with white wine, praline pie with hot or fresh drinks, and an assortment of chocolates or artisanal regional ice cream.

Lyon: Food and Wine Walking Tour in the Vieux Lyon District

7. Lyon: Food and Wine Walking Tour in the Vieux Lyon District

This Food & Wine Tour will immerse yourself in Lyon’s essence, where flavor meets history, with a host who encapsulates warmth, expertise and the joy of sharing memorable moments. Be surprised by the beauty of the Vieux Lyon area, Unesco protected neighborhood, and its mysterious Traboules (hidden passageways) Experience Lyon’s culinary delights with a passionate and joyful guide who defines the art of sharing and savoring life’s pleasures. Engage your senses in tastings of exquisite local products and fine wines, as each moment becomes a delightful fusion of flavors and tales, discovering the best local pastries and sweets Lyon has to offer, Traditional hot dishes to be shared in a typical Bouchon Restaurant, red and white wines from the region (Chardonnay, Gamay, Syrah) Join me for a smile-filled unforgettable adventure where every bite is a celebration of Lyon’s rich heritage.

Lyon Old District: Private Customizable Walking Tour

8. Lyon Old District: Private Customizable Walking Tour

Experience Lyon, France’s famous gastronomy capital! Perfect for the first time visitor to Lyon, this private guided tour of Lyon's old district gives you a wonderful overview of one of France’s most beautiful and historic cities. Your private tour will see you wander through the enchanting neighborhood of Saint-Jean, including a stop at the magnificent Saint-Jean Cathedral. Your tour continues along Lyon's famous Juiverie Street and would not be complete without a visit to the renowned Hotel Gadagne. As part of the tour you'll be taken through Lyon’s famous ‘Traboules.’ Here your expert guide will explain the fascinating history behind these ancient underground passageways - a true highlight for many visitors to Lyon. The advantage of booking a private walking tour is that the tour runs at your own rhythm. This tour offers a high degree of flexibility, whether you’re looking for a tour that takes in all the famous landmarks or something more off the beaten track. Your private guide will have the knowledge and expertise to create the perfect Lyon walking tour, based in your wishes!

Lyon: Private Guided Walking Tour with Puppet Museum Ticket

9. Lyon: Private Guided Walking Tour with Puppet Museum Ticket

Embark on a guided walking tour of Lyon and discover city highlights, from the dramatic views at Fourvière to the secretive traboules. Step inside the Guignol Puppet Museum and enjoy insightful commentary from your guide. Begin your guided adventure at Place Saint-Jean and scout out the hidden traboules. Learn about these covered passageways and how weavers and silk merchants used them to transport fabrics. Stroll along the cobbled streets of Vieux Lyon and stop at the Guignol Puppet Museum. Explore the interior and see the creative and unusual puppets. Continue to the Fourvière Hill and marvel at the Basilica perched on top. Hear fun facts and stories about Lyon as your guide explains the local history, culture, tradition, gastronomy, and the best activities to do in Lyon during your stay. Finish your tour at the bustling Rue Mercière.

Lyon: Street Food Tour

10. Lyon: Street Food Tour

Discover Lyon in urban mode We take you on a journey to explore Lyon by combining street food and street art! A very gourmet itinerary where you will find iconic products, Lyonnais houses and passionate local partners. A walking itinerary that will take you from the bottom of the Croix Rousse slopes to the heart of Unesco district. Prepare your stomach, forget your diet! Prepare your stomach, forget your diet and go on this 3-hour tour which will allow you to discover 5 of the best street food addresses in Lyon. On the menu: 4 savoury breaks; 1 sweet break. The whole thing is sprinkled with anecdotes as we have the secret to combine cultural moment and belly-breaking. For this new visit, we keep our recipe with quality "home-made" products to offer you an genuine local experience!

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4.5 / 5

based on 239 reviews

Megan was an amazing guide. She was a fountain of knowledge about Lyon, past and present. She was clearly prepared with lots of photos and historical photos to whip out as she presented. The shops we visited were top-notch and the tastings were plentiful. You don't need lunch after the tour. In fact, we skipped dinner.

Our guide, David, was very knowledgeable, we learned a lot about Lyon, in an interesting and entertaining way. The food tastings were excellent, we especially liked the visit to the cheese shop. I highly recommend the tour!

We enjoyed our time with Baptiste. The food was great. The stops were very interesting. We got to taste a little of what beautiful Lyon has to offer.

Great tour - Didac the guide was brilliant, super friendly, knowledgable and engaging.

such an amazing tour, Jeremy was fun and informative and the food was awesome