Unlike Lyon's standard guided tours, this experience is led by a professional sommelier and stays up in the authentic Croix-Rousse district, well away from the tourist trail. No guide reeling off dates here, you pick your own products straight from the neighbourhood's genuine artisans, taste Lyon's specialities one by one as they're explained to you, and finish with a proper wine-tasting workshop where you'll learn to taste Rhône Valley wines like a pro.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 5:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:43 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 21 of the next 48 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Lyon: Local Specialties Food Tour & Wine Tasting lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $103 per person for this Lyon experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 AM, 3:30 PM, and 5:30 PM.
It can: 21 of the next 48 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is the Gros Caillou, the large boulder that's become a Croix-Rousse landmark, up on the panoramic terrace at the top of the hill, right next to Croix-Rousse metro station (line C). Look for a red bag, you'll spot your guide easily! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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This is truly a “local” experience. From the butcher to the baker to the cheese store, all local to the region. Then to pair it with some incredible wines. With a true Sommelier as your guide, it was a wonderful afternoon of knowledge & a flavorful treat. Highly recommend
Thank you, the pleasure is all mine !
We were very lucky to have Louis all to ourselves. After a short shopping tour through the neighborhood, where Louis bought local specialties for us, we then continued to a nice little wine shop, where we tasted red and white wine together with the fine Lyonnais delicacies in a perfect atmosphere. It was a fantastic experience to realize which type of wine harmonized perfectly with which products, or, for that matter, did not at all! Louis explained a lot to us about the wine, the local specialties, and how it comes about that certain things go well together or not. In doing so, he also taught us many helpful tips on how pairing works at home as well! We found it a wonderful experience and can only recommend it to anyone who not only wants to get an insight into the culinary arts of Lyon, but also wants to challenge their taste buds a bit!
Thank you for that lovely message, we had a brilliant time!
We were very lucky to have Louis all to ourselves as a pair. After a short shopping tour through the neighborhood, where Louis bought local specialties for us, we then continued to a nice little wine shop, where we tasted red and white wine together with the fine Lyonnais delicacies in a perfect atmosphere. It was a fantastic experience to realize which type of wine harmonized super well with which products, or, for that matter, didn't at all! Louis explained a lot to us about the wine, the local specialties, and how it comes to be that certain things go well together or just don't. In doing so, he also taught us many helpful tips on how the pairing works at home too! We found it a wonderful experience and can only recommend it to anyone who not only wants to get an insight into the culinary arts of Lyon, but also wants to challenge their taste buds a bit!
Thank you for that lovely message we had a brilliant time all together !
Our tour guide and new friend, Louis, was exceptional! Saying he was knowledgeable is an understatement. He walked us through local routes of Lyon, explaining the history and also local cultural information. He was incredibly personable, walked with our pace, and made us feel immersed. He guided us to the best fromagerie and butcher shop, where he selected the most popular choices and he also asked us our preferences as well. We ended up at the most beautifully intimate cellar where we enjoyed our charcuterie. Louis walked us through how to pair specific wines with certain cheeses, he is a true sommelier! We ended up leaving with full bellies, full hearts, and a grocery bag full of wine and other goodies. We would come back to Lyon, just to do this tour again! 10/10 experience!
It was my pleasure we had a great time together ! Thank you for your kindness.
Our tour guide, Louis, was seriously the best. He was so informed of the ins and outs of Lyon. He took us to places that weren’t so crowded and we ended the tour with an intimate charcuterie and wine pairing experience. I reccommend you book this tour immediately! Louis was so knowledgeable about wine, a true Sommelier!!! He walked us through how to pair different wines with different cheeses and meats. We were left in awe! Louis was so personable and kind. He walked with our pace and made us feel like friends each step of the way. Please book!
thanks for this lovely message Ariana !
We had so much fun on this tour! Louis is very personable and knowledgeable about wine pairings. Loved that it was a just our small group and Louis took his time with us and let us enjoy everything. Highly recommended!
I hope you'll have wonderful memories of your day in Lyon!
So much fun! We learned a lot! Had some great wine and food and relaxed with a knowledgeable and friendly guide!
Thanks, that was a great time!
Great afternoon with Louis! We discovered a huge amount of things and had a great time!
Merci Charlotte !
Louis was amazing! From the walk through the city and thorough explanations of its history, to showing us its boutique and special gastronomy throughout - it was so special. We were then educated about wine and how to pair it with the selected foods. He was so knowledgeable and we found it so easy to learn and understand the information he presented. If you are visiting Lyon, this is worth your time and money if you’re looking for something that is dedicated to the city and its history - but without the tourist traps! Thank you Louis, we hope to be back!
Thank you for this lovely message !
Louis was incredible and the wine experience was the clear highlight for our time in Lyon! Could not recommend the experience more highly, simply incredible knowledge and experience you will not find anywhere else. You cannot miss this!
Thanks Toby, I hope the end of the trip is wonderful !
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