Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
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. Many of the recipes around the city are unchanged from their humble beginnings, meaning you'll have the opportunity to taste the culture and history that has turned Lyon into the culinary hub it is today. 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.
Inclusions
What's included
- A Very Lyonnais Sweet Treat
- Freshly baked French pastries
- French Fine White & Red Wine
- Our delicious Secret Dish
- Seasonal Hot Dish of the Day
- Selection of French Fine Cheeses
- Traditional Canut breakfast tasting
What's not
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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.
The oldest street of Lyon riddled with medieval buildings and its famous traboules.
Home of the famous Pink Pralines brioches
Beautiful XXIIth Century Cathedral that still bears the stigmates of the French war of Religion.
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.
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Foods of Lyon france
Our GUIDE ASH was wonderful. I had taken the food tour last year. This time I returned with my husband. We just loved it.
5We had a wonderful time...
We had a wonderful time on our food tour! Ash was a wonderful guide and helpfully explained much about the food we were having and the area we were visiting in Lyon.
5Old town food tour
Anna was a knowledgeable, energetic, and fun guide. Worth every penny!
5Excellent Experience!
Nathalie was outstanding! She has such a wealth of knowledge about Lyon’s history and food. Including the local background on how it developed over time into the food capital of France. She was kind, considerate, informative and easy to understand. Her English was excellent and her careful consideration of all participants needs and questions was greatly appreciated. We strongly recommend her! I understand the local Bouchin cuisine and delicacies much more!
5Great Food Tour of Lyon with Anna
Anna was a great guide. She knew her history and shared many stories of Lyon. She is very personable, humurous and prompt. It was a great tour.
5Lyon foodie tour
Ash was excellent, good bit of history and great food in a beautiful city.
Know before you go
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Secret Food Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- *We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours*
- 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.
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
How it compares in Lyon
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 399 experiences we list in Lyon.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 399.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lyon
Lyon, where the Rhône and Saône meet, is a Roman and Renaissance city of covered passageways, long called the capital of French cooking.
Lyon spreads across two rivers and two hills. On Fourvière hill, the white basilica looks down over the Roman theatres of Lugdunum, once the capital of Gaul, while the Renaissance old town below has narrow streets and covered passageways, the traboules, that silk workers used to carry cloth. The old town and the slopes of Croix-Rousse, the silk weavers' hill, are part of the UNESCO-listed historic site.
Top-ranked sights in Lyon: Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon), Traboules of Lyon, Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean).
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