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Lyon Old Town Private Food Tour with 5 French Delicacies & Wines

5.0 Excellent 98 reviews
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3h 30m
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English
Private tour Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Guidekin's take

Private meal walk? in our Food Tours comparison. For a private meal: five courses and wine, 3h 30m at €219 per person; two to book, English only, no refunds. 4.99, 98 reviews.

Trade-off: No free cancellation; two to book.

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

Overview

Guidekin summary

The private edition of the old town food tour: a Canut breakfast sampling, fresh pastries, French cheeses, a secret dish and a Lyonnais sweet, with white and red wine, for your party only. Expect a fair amount of walking; the menu follows the season and dietary needs should be flagged before booking. 4.99 from 98 reviews at €219 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. 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.

As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

Compared with other Food Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 12€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
Gourmet tour of Presqu’île & Vieux Lyon 4 hours - meal included€894h4.98 (41)shared

Ranked #1 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, 12:15, 16:45
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 12:00, 12:15, 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
Freshly baked French pastries
Water
Amazing French cheeses
Traditional Canut breakfast sampling
French Fine White & Red Wine
Our delicious Secret Dish
Hot dishes of the day

What's Not Included

Transportations
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.
30 min
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

Lyon Food Tour ends in the city center at Place Bellecour.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
  • 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.
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

0+ daysNo refund
From € 219 / person