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Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch

4.9 Excellent 438 reviews
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4h
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English, French
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
438 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Six tastings, lunch included in our Food Tours comparison.

Trade-off: No hotel pickup; tips extra.

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

Overview

Guidekin summary

Four hours in the old town capped at twelve travellers, with six tasting breaks that add up to lunch, meetings with the artisans behind the products and coffee or tea to finish. The route covers about two kilometres on foot; teenagers must come with an adult and hotel pickup is not included. 4.94 from 438 reviews at €89 per person.

From the guide

Lyon Food Tour offers a 4-hour unique gastronomy experience with lunch. Accompanied by a passionate local guide discover the capital of gastronomy during a rhythmic visit full of unusual anecdotes and exceptional culinary tastings. Explore must-see places, meet local artisans and taste products that identify with the reputation of Lyon’s heritage. Tour is limited to a maximum of 12 travelers. Length of this tour is around 2km.

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.

Old Town - 4H - English guide

from €89 / person
Guide: English

Accompanied by a passionate local guide you will discover the capital of gastronomy during a rhythmic guided visit full of unusual anecdotes and exceptional culinary tastings.

Old Town - 4H - French guide

from €89 / person
Guide: French

Accompanied by a passionate local guide you will discover the capital of gastronomy during a rhythmic guided visit full of unusual anecdotes and exceptional culinary tastings.

Compared with other Food Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 12€894h4.94 (438)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 #5 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 Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Departs: 10:00
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, departing at 10:00. Scheduled through December 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

Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Passionate local guide
6 tasting breaks and more than 10 products to be tasted
Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Bottle of water

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Vieux Lyon Stop 1
Go discovering all the UNESCO district through a gourmet way!
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start point

The guide will wait in front of the statue of Monseigneur Lavarenne, near St.George's Park.

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Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children (between 13 and 18) must be accompanied by an adult

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