Discover the cuisine of Vieux Lyon on a guided walking and tasting tour in one of the city's oldest districts. Explore the secret passageways and sample some delicious local delicacies.

About this tour

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English, French

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Natascha – Spain

Great guide (Nathalie) who was a great story teller and taught us a lot about the food culture in Lyon. The vendors/restaurants were super friendly, fun and the food delicious. A must-do tour in Lyon!

Kathryn – United States

Niko was a fabulous guide. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The food was delicious and a great variety. The places we stopped at had friendly and informative hosts. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Highlights

Explore the oldest district of Lyon with a local guide on a walking tour
Taste around 14 different dishes and ingredients as you visit 5 food stops
Discover the charming medieval streets of Vieux Lyon and its passageways
Learn more about the vibrant food scene and gastronomic heritage of the city
Meet local business owners and purveyors as you hear the stories behind the food

Full description

Sample a variety of delicious food on a walking tour of Vieux Lyon with a local guide. See some of the highlights of the city's oldest district and explore the secret traboules (passageways) used by silk merchants and weavers in the past.

Visit a variety of local businesses at 5 different tasting stops and learn about their produce. Discover the vibrant food scene of the city, considered one of the gastronomic capitals of the world.

Sample about 14 different dishes and ingredients to tantalize your taste buds and awaken your senses. The samples you'll taste will be equivalent to a typical lunch.

As you taste your way through the town, explore the medieval streets and see the Cathedral of St. Jean and the famous passageways. See some of the highlights of the city and uncover some of the best places in the city to grab a bite to eat.

Includes

Local guide
5 tasting stops
Approximately 14 tastings

Tips (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users
People under 4 ft 4 in (135 cm)
People with food allergies

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the statue of Monseigneur Lavarenne.

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Important information

Not allowed

Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

Children must be accompanied by an adult
A moderate amount of walking is involved on this tour
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
This tour cannot cater to dietary restrictions

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 400 reviews

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Value for money
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Our guide Shirine, was excellent. She provided great insight and information on history, religion and architecture while we all enjoyed amazing local food. I’d highly recommend it to anyone that wants an authentic tour.

Lyon: Vieux Lyon Food Tasting Walking Tour