--- title: Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/lyon/tours/lyon-old-town-food-tour-with-5-authentic-dishes-fine-wine/ type: tour city: Lyon country: France price: 108 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 798 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Dishes and wine? rank_in_category: 9 of 12 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/lyon-old-town-food-tour-with-5-authentic-dishes-fine-wine/ --- # Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine **Guidekin's take:** 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 798 reviews at €108 per person. **Dishes and wine?:** Choose the small group option for five courses with wine, 3h 30m at €108 per person; English only, tips extra. 4.89, 798 reviews. Trade-off: English only; gratuities extra. (last checked September 24, 2026) In our comparison: #9 of 12 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet at the Vieux Lyon area, - Group size varies by option: max 12 from €108 · private from €219 - 6 start times: between 11:30 and 16:45 - Food included: French Fine White & Red Wine, Traditional… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €98: ages 3 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €108 per person for the Lyon Small Group Food Tour option; other options up to €219 - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.89/5 from 798 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Secret Food Tours - Group: Group size varies by option: max 12 from €108 · private from €219 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:30, 11:50, 12:00, 12:15, 16:30, 16:45 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.89 from 798 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 780 of 798. - 5 stars: 742 (93%) - 4 stars: 38 (5%) - 3 stars: 8 (1%) - 2 stars: 5 (1%) - 1 star: 5 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and links between food and local history, but some find the portions too small. **Praised:** - Friendly, engaging guides who make the group feel welcome - Stories connecting Lyon's food traditions with its history - Varied tastings of charcuterie, local dishes, pastries and sweets - Seated restaurant stops interspersed with visits to local food shops - Useful recommendations for restaurants, shops and further exploring Lyon **Complaints:** - Some find the portions filling while others say there is too little food - Some enjoy the dishes while others find the food unmemorable or disappointing Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-07-07 to 2026-10-03); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Lyon Small Group Food Tour | €108 / person | 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 | €219 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Upgrade to Private Tour: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Lyon for only you and your group | ## 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 ## Not included - Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Taste a selection of local charcuterie and cheeses with a glass of wine from ...** (30m) - 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. 2. **The oldest street of Lyon riddled with medieval buildings and its famous trab...** (pass by, no stop) - The oldest street of Lyon riddled with medieval buildings and its famous traboules. 3. **Home of the famous Pink Pralines brioches** (30m) 4. **Beautiful XXIIth Century Cathedral that still bears the stigmates of the Fren...** (30m) - Beautiful XXIIth Century Cathedral that still bears the stigmates of the French war of Religion. 5. **The largest pedestrianised city square in Europe, with a statue of Louis IX r...** (30m) - 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. 6. **A hot dish main course and a glass of wine in a family run Bouchon that first...** (30m) - 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. 7. **Here we get an Expresso at one of Lyon's top coffee boutiques before heading ...** (30m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:30, 11:50, 12:00, 12:15, 16:30, 16:45 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJpxGFcwDr9EcRYvA07YBNLQI Ends: In front of Cathedral St Jean a few steps away from the Subway station "Vieux Lyon" ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 12** | €108 | 3h 30m | 4.89 (798) | varies by option | | [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 #9 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/food-tours-lyon/?format=md ## More in Lyon - All Lyon tours: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/lyon-old-town-food-tour-with-5-authentic-dishes-fine-wine/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/?format=md