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

5.0 · 98 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Lyon Operated by Secret Food Tours
Duration
3h 30m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
12:00, 12:15, 16:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

Best for: 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. Food Tours comparison

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

In our comparison: #1 of 12 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 24, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €219 per adult.

Included and not 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
  • Transportations
  • Gratuities

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

5.0
98 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 98 of 98

Star breakdown of all 98 ratings

5 stars
97 · 99%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the food, wine and historical context; some caution against a tight schedule.

Praised

  • Friendly guides explain how Lyon's history shaped its food
  • A varied mix of local savoury dishes, sweets and wines
  • Generous portions leave reviewers feeling they have had a full meal
  • An unhurried walking pace through the old town
  • Useful recommendations for restaurants and places to explore afterwards

Complaints

  • Some reviewers caution against fitting the tour into a tight schedule

Written by Guidekin from the 96 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (24 January 2021 to 18 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
12:00, 12:15, 16:45 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Lyon Food Tour ends in the city center at Place Bellecour.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Secret Food Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included Traditional Canut breakfast sampling,…
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

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

  • 0+ days: No refund

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 (45)shared

Ranked #1 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. Compare all 12 Food Tours

From €219 per adult