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Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine

4.9 Excellent 761 reviews
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3h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Dishes and wine? in our Food Tours comparison. Choose the small group option for five courses with wine, 3h 30m at €108 per person; English only, tips extra. 4.89, 761 reviews.

Trade-off: English only; gratuities extra.

Last checked: September 24, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A stroll and sit down food tour of the old town built on the Mères Lyonnaises tradition: a Canut breakfast tasting, fresh pastries, a seasonal hot dish, a cheese selection and a sweet finish, with white and red wine poured along the way. Tell them about dietary needs in advance; the menu shifts with the season. 4.89 from 761 reviews at €108 per person.

From the guide

Food is undoubtedly one of Lyon's most beloved traditions. Since 1935, the city has been considered the world capital of gastronomy. When Lyon's culinary traditions were being forged, the famous "Mères Lyonnaises" (Lyonnaise Mothers) managed to turn Lyon cuisine into an institution.
Today, male chefs dominate the scene, like the famous Paul Bocuse, however it is the women who evolved the renowned cuisine. Many of the recipes around the city are unchanged from their humble beginnings, meaning you'll have the opportunity to taste the culture and history that has turned Lyon into the culinary hub it is today.
We'll guide you through this gastronomic journey infused with passion, history, and exquisite French food and wine. Find out why eating and drinking are not just a pastime in Lyon, but a way of life.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Lyon Small Group Food Tour

from €108 / person
Guide: English

Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Lyon in a group of 12 people or less!

Lyon Private Food Tour

from €219 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Upgrade to Private Tour: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Lyon for only you and your group

Compared with other Food Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #9 of 12€1083h 30m4.89 (761)shared, max 12
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 #9 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: 11:30, 11:50, 12:00, 12:15, 16:30, 16:45
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 11:30, 11:50, 12:00, 12:15, 16:30, 16:45. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 24, 2026.

What's Included

A Very Lyonnais Sweet Treat
Freshly baked French pastries
French Fine White & Red Wine
Our delicious Secret Dish
Seasonal Hot Dish of the Day
Selection of French Fine Cheeses
Traditional Canut breakfast tasting

What's Not Included

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Gratuities

Itinerary

Taste a selection of local charcuterie and cheeses with a glass of wine from ... Stop 1
Taste a selection of local charcuterie and cheeses with a glass of wine from a traditional 'Pot Lyonnais'. Learn about how these are made and why they are important in the region.
30 min
The oldest street of Lyon riddled with medieval buildings and its famous trab... Stop 2
The oldest street of Lyon riddled with medieval buildings and its famous traboules.
Pass by
Home of the famous Pink Pralines brioches Stop 3
30 min
Beautiful XXIIth Century Cathedral that still bears the stigmates of the Fren... Stop 4
Beautiful XXIIth Century Cathedral that still bears the stigmates of the French war of Religion.
30 min
The largest pedestrianised city square in Europe, with a statue of Louis IX r... Stop 5
The largest pedestrianised city square in Europe, with a statue of Louis IX right in the heart of the Presqu'ile of Lyon. Here we pick up the 'secret sweet treat' from Voisin, a Lyon based chocolate shop, to enjoy at the end of the tour.
30 min
A hot dish main course and a glass of wine in a family run Bouchon that first... Stop 6
A hot dish main course and a glass of wine in a family run Bouchon that first opened nearly 100 years ago. You have a choice of typical Bouchon style dishes from the menu, covering meat, fish and vegetarian options.
30 min
Here we get an Expresso at one of Lyon's top coffee boutiques before heading ... Stop 7
Here we get an Expresso at one of Lyon's top coffee boutiques before heading back into the oldest part of the Hôtel-Dieu, to drink the coffees and taste the final 'secret' sweet treat to finish the tour.
30 min

Departure & Return

Start point

Please meet at the Vieux Lyon area, in front of the Temple, Place du Change, 69005 Lyon. Your guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella, and a big smile, in front of the Temple.

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End point

In front of Cathedral St Jean a few steps away from the Subway station "Vieux Lyon"

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • *We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours*
  • Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
  • Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 108 / person