Sample the foods of Vieux Lyon on a 4-hour tasting tour of the city's oldest district. Discover some of the secret passageways and meet local food heroes to sample their produce along the way.

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

Highlights

Explore the oldest district of Lyon with a local guide
Stop to taste around 17 different dishes and ingredients
Meet local food heroes and learn about their produce

Full description

Sample delicious food on a 4-hour tour of Vieux Lyon with a local guide, and discover some of the highlights of the city's oldest district along the way. Learn more about the secret

traboules (passageways) used by the silk merchants and weavers in former times. Meet local food heroes at 5 different tasting stops and hear all about their produce. 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. Your local guide will show you the highlights of the city and the most authentic spots to grab a bite to eat.

Includes

Local guide
5 tasting stops
Approximately 14 tastings

Optional gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off

Not suitable for

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

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the statue of Monseigneur Lavarenne, 2 Place Benoit Crépu, 69005 Lyon.

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Important information

Not allowed

Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
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, such as pork, vegan etc.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 98 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Service
4.8/5
Organization
4.9/5

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The tour was absolutely wonderful. My daughters & I experienced the true essence of food & history of the city of Lyon. Amandine was an absolute delight! Her enthusiasm & explanations of all the stops made the tour that much more enjoyable!! Thank you to Fred & the cheese man (I’m sorry I forgot his name) they were funny & presentations were well done!! Merci Beaucoup!!!!

May 18, 2022

It was a very pleasant 4 hours getting to know Lyon from a local perspective and with a lot of history to illustrate. Our guide was excellent, friendly, informative and fun. There is no intention of "selling products" on our visits. By the way, an interesting aspect: they suggest that we don't buy anything during the tour, so as not to disturb the walk. If you like the products/places visited, then go back to shopping. I found a positive difference in relation to other tours: it is a cultural tour, not commercial. I strongly recommend.

October 30, 2021

A very nice gastronomic tour in Lyon

We had a very nice gastronomic tour where we learned a lot about the typical Lyonaise food; cheese, charcuterie, bouchon, and deserts. the guide was VERY professional and knowledgeable with the food scene and also the history of Lyon. the people we met were very kind and experts in their fields and the old city is beautiful. The only problem was the heat (40c) at this specific day that made the tour more exhausting...

August 4, 2019

Vieux Lyon 4-Hour Food Tasting Tour

Vieux Lyon 4-Hour Food Tasting Tour

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A very nice gastronomic tour in Lyon