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15 Best Lyon Food Tours

The eating routes through France’s food capital: bouchon classics, Les Halles’ Paul Bocuse market stalls and old-town tastings that take quenelle and praline seriously. Lyon claims the title of world food capital and cooks like the case is open.

1.Food Tour in Lyon A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

Experience Lyon's culinary delights on a 3.5-hour guided food tour exploring traditional bouchons, regional wines, sweet treats, and artisan shops.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Our food tour in Lyon with Elisabetta was such a great experience. She was so welcoming and knowledgeable, and you could tell how much she loves sharing Lyon’s incredible food and wine culture. We visited several local spots, each offering something delicious and unique, from…”

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2.Secret Food Tours Lyon w/ Private Tour Option

Discover Lyon’s culinary secrets with a 3.5-hour guided food tour, sampling cheeses, pastries, and local delights, plus private options for a personalized experience.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic tour with Nathalie. She was very generous with her knowledge of food and old town Lyon history. She made the tour fun for both parents and children. The food choices were great! My only recommendation would be a coffee with the final pastry. So…”

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3.Lyon: Vieux Lyon Food Tasting Walking Tour

Discover Lyon’s charm on a 4-hour guided food walk through Vieux Lyon, sampling 14+ local delicacies, exploring historic passageways, and meeting passionate vendors.

★ 4.9

“Our 4 hour tour with Shirine was just fabulous. Her ability to give us historical and cultural context for the different local foods we sampled was insightful. Her warm and engaging style made for such an enjoyable day. The food and wine were sensational. The…”

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4.Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch

Explore Lyon’s Old Town through a 4-hour guided food tour with tastings, local specialties, and a delicious lunch—perfect for food lovers and culture seekers.

★ 5.0

“Great walking tour, and lots of great food and historic information. The guide was fantastic. The cheese tasting was so good, we hunted a restaurant that used one the the cheeses that was beyond amazing”

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5.Afternoon Old Town Food tour

Explore Lyon’s culinary gems on this 3-hour Old Town food tour, tasting cheese, wine, chocolates, and more while discovering hidden traboules and local artisans.

★ 5.0

“Excellent visits to a few small locally owned shops for different foods. Love the cheese and the cake stop. Our guide Jeremy was very helpful explains the history of the city and about the food.”

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6.Lyon Sunset Food Tour A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

Discover Lyon’s culinary gems on this 3.5-hour guided sunset food tour. Savor local dishes, wines, cheeses, and learn about the city’s culture from passionate guides.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful food tour this evening and learned so much about Lyon and France. Our guide, Nathalie was exceptional and her knowledge and passion was outstanding. You won't go home hungry from this tour! Highly recommended!!”

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7.Lyon Electric Bike Tour including Food Tasting with a Local Guide

Discover Lyon on a scenic electric bike tour with food tastings, visiting UNESCO sites, local eateries, and hilltop views, led by expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Great e-bike ride around Lyon. Loved riding along the river and through the park. Stopped at a nice cafe for delicious bread, meats and cheese. Highlight was riding up to the cathedral! Clara was a great guide! Lots of fun!”

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8.Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

Discover Lyon's culinary secrets on this 3.5-hour guided evening food tour. Enjoy authentic tastings, local drinks, and vibrant city views with expert guides.

★ 4.9

“Great tour - Nicolas was very knowledgable and shared many insights of the French cusine with us. Highly recommend him - plus food was very tasty 😊”

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10.Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Explore Lyon’s UNESCO district on a 3-hour food walking tour, tasting local specialties and discovering hidden passageways with a passionate guide.

★ 4.8

“Our guide Nathalie was amazing, she was so knowledgeable with local stories on the history of Lyon. I highly recommend this tour and the local merchants you visit as they were all great and passionate about their produce. The tour visits several Traboules between merchants…”

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11.Food & Wine Tour, from the Vieux Lyon to famous Halles Bocuse

Discover Lyon's culinary secrets on this small-group food and wine tour from Vieux Lyon to Halles Bocuse, blending history, authentic flavors, and local culture.

★ 5.0

“I feel I now understand the what and why of Lyon gastronomy. Eillin beautifully explained it and we then we experienced it directly. She clearly knows what she is talking about and is still passionate about sharing this with others.”

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12.Lyon: Guided Food Tour with Tastings

Discover Lyon's culinary scene on this guided food tour with tastings, exploring neighborhoods, local specialties, and making new friends in 3 hours.

★ 4.8

“I really enjoyed the tour, which was the ideal length in terms of time and ground covered. The sampled food was very tasty and filling :). Thank you!”

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13.Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Lyon

Discover Lyon’s culinary secrets on this private 3.5-hour tour, featuring local cheeses, wines, historic streets, and family-run bouchons—an authentic taste of France.

★ 5.0

“Nathalie is an amazing guide, loved the tour! Delicious, it’s worth the money, and lots of great historical tidbits about Lyon.”

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14.Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine

Discover Lyon's finest flavors on a 3.5-hour guided food tour through historic streets, sampling local delicacies, wines, and sweets.

★ 4.9

“We enjoyed our time with Baptiste. The food was great. The stops were very interesting. We got to taste a little of what beautiful Lyon has to offer.”

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15.Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais

Discover Lyon’s culinary secrets on a 3-hour food and wine tour through Old Town, including a traditional bouchon Lyonnais, guided by local experts.

★ 4.0

“Ira shared a wealth of information about Lyon. I would highly recommend his tour to anyone. The pace was perfect as was the history and food experience.”

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