--- title: Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/lyon/tours/lyon-old-town-food-tour-with-local-specialties-tasting-lunch/ type: tour city: Lyon country: France price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 438 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Six tastings, lunch included rank_in_category: 6 of 12 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-07 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/lyon-old-town-food-tour-with-local-specialties-tasting-lunch/ --- # Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #6 of 12 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The guide will wait in front of the… - Max 12 people: small group - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Age 13+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 438 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Lyon ORIGINAL Tours - Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.94 from 438 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 436 of 438. - 5 stars: 414 (95%) - 4 stars: 22 (5%) - 3 stars: 2 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the blend of food and local history, though some find the tasting selection less satisfying than expected **Praised:** - Guides connect Lyon's food traditions with the city's history and silk industry - Cheese, charcuterie, wine and sweet tastings introduce a range of local flavours - Welcoming shopkeepers explain their products and join the conversation - A relaxed pace leaves time for questions, conversation and enjoying the tastings - Old Town walks and passageways add context beyond the food stops **Complaints:** - Some found the food selection less satisfying than expected, while others praised its variety Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-05-16 to 2026-09-16); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Old Town - 4H - English guide | €89 / person | 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 | €89 / person | 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. | ## 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 - Coffee and/or Tea - Bottle of water ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Vieux Lyon** (pass by, no stop) - Go discovering all the UNESCO district through a gourmet way! ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 The guide will wait in front of the statue of Monseigneur Lavarenne, near St.George's Park. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJI6bAj6zr9EcRVJTetWEpC2U ## Good to know - 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 Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 12** | €89 | 4h | 4.94 (438) | shared, max 12 | | [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 #6 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-local-specialties-tasting-lunch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/?format=md