--- title: Lyon Old Town Private Food Tour with 5 French Delicacies & Wines lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/lyon/tours/lyon-old-town-private-food-tour-with-5-french-delicacies-wines/ type: tour city: Lyon country: France price: 219 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 98 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] guidekin_pick: Private meal walk? rank_in_category: 1 of 12 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-24 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/lyon-old-town-private-food-tour-with-5-french-delicacies-wines/ --- # Lyon Old Town Private Food Tour with 5 French Delicacies & Wines **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. **Private meal walk?:** 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) ## 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. 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet at the Vieux Lyon area, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 12:00, 12:15, 16:45: 3 departures a day - Food included: Traditional Canut breakfast sampling,… - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €219 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.99/5 from 98 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Secret Food Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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 ## Not included - Transportations - 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...** (30m) - 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: 12:00, 12:15, 16:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-24 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## 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 ## Good to know - 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. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €438 | €219 | | 4 | €772 | €193 | | 6 | €1092 | €182 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Food Tours start at €64 per person. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 12** | €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 | | [Gourmet tour of Presqu’île & Vieux Lyon 4 hours - meal included](/france/lyon/tours/gourmet-tour-of-presqu-le-vieux-lyon-4-hours-meal-included/?format=md) | €89 | 4h | 4.98 (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. 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