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Discover Lyon's Food and History with a Local Guide!

4.9 Excellent 42 reviews
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2h 30m
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English, French
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
42 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

A small, personal walk through the Old Town that splits its time evenly between eating and history, starting with charcuterie and cheese and moving through the traboules with the story behind each dish. Tastings add up to a meal and are all included. 4.9 from 42 reviews at €89 per person.

From the guide

Join me, Anna, your local foodie friend in Lyon, for a gourmet and cultural walk through the historic Old Town.
This isn’t a big company tour. It’s a small, authentic experience led by someone who actually eats, lives and breathes this city every day.

During this 2.5-hour experience, I’ll mix 50% food, 50% history as we wander through hidden traboules, hear stories of the origin of food, and taste some of Lyon’s most iconic specialties.

We’ll start with charcuterie and cheese paired with a regional wine in one of my favorite family-owned delis. Then you’ll try a warm Praline brioche (the best in town), enjoy a generous typical dish in a traditional bouchon, and finish with the famous Coussin de Lyon, inspired by the city’s silk heritage.

Along the way, I’ll share my personal anecdotes, local tips, and all the little gems you won’t hear on big agency tours, so you leave full of great food and great stories.

Included:
Meal

Not included:
Tips
Bring some extra water (in summer)

Compared with other Food Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #7 of 12€892h 30m4.9 (42)shared
Lyon Old Town Private Food Tour with 5 French Delicacies & Wines€2193h 30m4.99 (98)private
Pastries & Stories of Lyon with a Local Guide€692h5.0 (37)shared
Lyon: Private dining experience through 3 restaurants€1952h 30m5.0 (30)private

Ranked #7 of 12 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €64 to €219, median €89; typical length 3h 30m. 2 of 12 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 12 Food Tours

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 12:00, 17:00
Scheduled through April 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 12:00, 17:00. Scheduled through April 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.

What's Included

Meals

Itinerary

Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon Stop 1
Discover the Cathedral saint jean de Baptiste and its unique architecture
15 min
Temple Du Change Stop 2
Get an introduction of Temple of change
15 min
Traboules du Vieux Lyon Stop 3
Discover the history behind the secret passages of Lyon
20 min
Discover the local brioche that everyone is crazy about Stop 4
15 min

Departure & Return

Start point

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Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 89 / person