Great food tour Guide was excellent





Go to discover the Old Town district between murals paintings, traboules, must-see places punctuated meetings passionate locals craftsmen who will share their expertise and their delicious products emblematics of Lyon. A 3 hours visit with 4 tasting breaks which will discover you Lyon to the plate. The perfect way to combine cultural discovery and greediness in order to launch your evening perfectly ON MENU : - Assortment of regional cold cuts with a glass of red wine - Selection of regional cheeses with a glass of white wine - Praline brioche with fresh or hot drinks - Artisanal ice creams (from 3rd April to 31th October) / Assortment of chocolates (from 1st November to 2nd April) Please note that this tour is not a full lunch (but a very good aperitif)
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
You will discover the Saint Jean Cathedral
You will discover famous traboules, lyonnais's secrets passagways
You will discover Saint Jean cathedral
You will discover one of the most famous traboules
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Afternoon Old Town Food tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $86 per person for this Lyon experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 3:00 PM.
Children aged 13–20 pay from $86, adults from $86.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Your guide will waiting for you in front of the 2 place du Change. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Children (between 13 and 18) must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 365 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Lyon ORIGINAL Tours.
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Great food tour Guide was excellent
We had a great time. Our guide Nicholas was very friendly, knowledgable and passionate. The tour was tailored to our food restrictions and remained flexible throughout. The food was amazing and we learned a lot about the city and architecture as well as the food. An afternoon well spent Thanks Nicholas and team
Nate our guide was great. His knowledge of food in Lyon was superb and Hada good sense of humour.
We had an excellent gastronomical tour experience with Mégane. She is a wonderful ambassador for her city. Before coming to Lyon I did not expect to learn so much about the personality of Lyon in addition to its history. And the food tastings were excellent, chocolate, ice-cream, wine and cheese, and a visit to a bouchons restaurant. It was a wonderful tour!
Great food tour. Our guide, Natalie was friendly and knowledgable. We began the tour with different cheeses which were described well and delicious. There was plenty of water and wine offered throughout. Comfortable seating at each stop. We ended the tour with ice cream and had to guess the flavors which was fun! We also got a great overview of the history and culture of the area.
The tour was a great combination of history, food, and fun. Nathalie is an excellent guide who not only made the tour a great experience but also gave me lots of excellent info about 'practical' Lyon. There were only 3 of us on the tour (myself and another couple) which allowed Nathalie to answer all our questions (about the tour or anything else in Lyon) as we went from place to place. It was definitely not a 'just read from the script' tour which I appreciated. I would highly recommend the tour and Nathalie as a guide. (Two informational notes: There is a longer food tour, this was the shorter one. Also, you get a discount on any of the food tours with the Lyon City Card)
What a wonderful tour! Our guide Nathalie was exceptional and so knowledgeable. We spent several hours learning about the history of Lyon and its culinary traditions. The food culture in Lyon is amazing, with so much seasonal produce and artisanal products. We tasted a wide selection of local food and wine including meats, cheeses and ice cream. Highly recommended!
- Perfect combo of food, history, and cultural tidbits - the places we visited were great — felt like I got a feel for both the historical spots in Lyon + modern day shops that locals frequent - tour guide (Natalie) is a great storyteller and presented info in a sticky way. I’m still thinking about the mothers of Lyon, the earth + the know how, the insane time commitment of silk making, and the story of pralines. - group was small enough so it didn’t feel super touristy or like we were an imposition at any spot - Natalie was awesome - personable, informative, engaging - 3 hours flew by. Felt like we were “flaneur-ing”, we stayed on time without feeling rushed
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your food tour through Vieux Lyon — it's always wonderful to hear that the stories and history of the city stick with you long after the visit. Our guides have a gift for bringing Lyon to life, and it means a lot to know it made such an impression. 🤗 And if you'd like to keep a little piece of Lyon with you, feel free to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyonfoodtour/ 🍽 We hope to see you back in Lyon soon!
Our food tour with Nathalie was one of the highlights of our visit to Lyon! She has an incredible knowledge of Lyon’s culinary history, local traditions and the stories behind each specialty we tasted. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen, and we enjoyed a wonderful variety of delicious cheeses, charcuterie, wine, praline tart and ice cream. What truly made the experience special was Nathalie herself. She has a fantastic personality - warm, engaging and enthusiastic, which made the tour both informative and a lot of fun. Her passion for Lyon and its food is contagious, and she made everyone feel welcome throughout the experience. If you’re visiting Lyon and want to discover the city’s amazing food culture with a knowledgeable and personable guide, we highly recommend this tour with Nathalie. Thank you for such a memorable experience!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled that the Afternoon Old Town Food Tour turned out to be such a highlight of your visit to Lyon. We put a lot of thought into selecting each stop along the way, making sure every tasting reflects the very best of Lyon's culinary traditions — from the charcuterie and cheeses to the praline tart and ice cream! Our guides have a true gift for bringing the stories behind each specialty to life, and it's always heartwarming to hear that their passion for the city and its food culture made such a lasting impression on you. 🧡 And if you'd like to keep a little piece of Lyon with you, feel free to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyonfoodtour/ 🍽 We hope to see you back in Lyon soon!
This tour was a lot of fun! Our guide (Nathalie) was amazing! She provided so much insight into the food scene, history and culture of Lyon! Our stops for eating/tasting cheeses, meats, desserts and wines were so insightful! Wish we could have a bit more food as we were thinking it would be filling enough for a meal; outside of that the tour was a fabulous experience!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you had such a great time discovering Lyon's food culture with us! We select each tasting stop with care to offer a genuine insight into the city's culinary traditions, and it's always a pleasure to hear that the cheeses, meats, desserts and wines hit the mark. As for the quantities, it really does depend on each person's appetite — some of our guests find it filling enough to count as a meal, while others prefer to grab a bite afterwards! 🤗 And if you'd like to keep a little piece of Lyon with you, feel free to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyonfoodtour/ 🍽 We hope to see you back in Lyon soon!
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