--- title: Afternoon Old Town Food tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/lyon/tours/afternoon-old-town-food-tour/ type: tour city: Lyon country: France price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 365 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Afternoon, four stops rank_in_category: 12 of 12 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/afternoon-old-town-food-tour/ --- # Afternoon Old Town Food tour **Guidekin's take:** An afternoon walk through the Vieux Lyon murals and traboules with four tasting breaks, from regional cold cuts with a glass of red to the sweet finish, timed to lead into your evening. It needs two people booked to run and may be cancelled with a refund or alternative if not; teenagers must be accompanied. 4.85 from 365 reviews at €75 per person. In our comparison: #12 of 12 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Go to discover the Old Town district between murals paintings, traboules, must-see places punctuated meetings passionate locals craftsmen who will share their expertise and their delicious products emblematics of Lyon. A 3 hours visit with 4 tasting breaks which will discover you Lyon to the plate. The perfect way to combine cultural discovery and greediness in order to launch your evening perfectly ON MENU : - Assortment of regional cold cuts with a glass of red wine - Selection of regional cheeses with a glass of white wine - Praline brioche with fresh or hot drinks - Artisanal ice creams (from 3rd April to 31th October) / Assortment of chocolates (from 1st November to 2nd April) Please note that this tour is not a full lunch (but a very good aperitif) ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide will waiting for you in front… - Starts 15:00: one departure a day - Food included: Snacks, 4 tasting breaks - Children from €75: ages 13 to 20 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 365 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Lyon ORIGINAL Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.85 from 365 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 354 of 365. - 5 stars: 329 (90%) - 4 stars: 25 (7%) - 3 stars: 7 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 4 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and varied tastings; some found the portions too small. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, engaging guides explain Lyon's food traditions - Varied tastings of cheese, charcuterie, local sweets and wine - Old Town history and traboules woven into the walk between tastings - Small, sociable groups and a comfortable walking pace - Useful restaurant and sightseeing recommendations for the rest of the visit **Complaints:** - Some found the portions too small, while others described plentiful food - Some wanted less history and more tasting time, while others enjoyed the balance - Closed food stops caused route changes or fewer tastings than advertised Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-10-04 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-07. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Vieux Lyon - 3h - French guide | €75 / person | French | Go to discover the UNESCO district between mural paintings, traboules and must-see places meetings passionate local craftmens | | Vieux Lyon 3h - English guide | €75 / person | English | Go to discover the UNESCO disctrict between murals paintings, traboules, must-see places punctuated meetings passionate mens | ## What's included - Alcoholic Beverages - Snacks - Passionate local guide - 4 tasting breaks ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Vieux Lyon** (pass by, no stop) - You will discover the Saint Jean Cathedral 2. **La Longue Traboule** (pass by, no stop) - You will discover famous traboules, lyonnais's secrets passagways 3. **Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon** (pass by, no stop) - You will discover Saint Jean cathedral 4. **You will discover one of the most famous traboules** (pass by, no stop) ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your guide will waiting for you in front of the 2 place du Change Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJB1uYCwDr9EcR68GzB7ue5yc ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children (between 13 and 18) must be accompanied by an adult - Minimum numbers apply (2 pax). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 12** | €75 | 3h | 4.85 (365) | shared | | [Lyon Old Town Private Food Tour with 5 French Delicacies & Wines](/france/lyon/tours/lyon-old-town-private-food-tour-with-5-french-delicacies-wines/?format=md) | €219 | 3h 30m | 4.99 (98) | private | | [Pastries & Stories of Lyon with a Local Guide](/france/lyon/tours/pastries-stories-of-lyon-with-a-local-guide/?format=md) | €69 | 2h | 5.0 (37) | shared | | [Lyon: Private dining experience through 3 restaurants](/france/lyon/tours/lyon-private-dining-experience-through-3-restaurants/?format=md) | €195 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (30) | private | Ranked #12 of 12 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €64 to €219, median €88; typical length 3h 30m. 2 of 12 are private. 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