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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

“This was the perfect tour to understand the history and culture of Lyon through the experience of food. Our guide Marion was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, very good and communicating about the food and the old town. She clearly had good relationships with the…”

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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

“Our guide Oliver was wonderful. Not only was it a food tour but also had great information about Lyon as well. All the food offered was delicious and the places we visited were very friendly. Oliver was very engaging and is obviously passionate about Lyon…”

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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

“Natalie was outstanding - pace, information provided both historical and food wise, her snooty in connecting with all individuals. The stops we made were delicious!”

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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

“Very informative on food, wine and esp. history of the Old Town. Our guide was delightful and answered any question our group asked.”

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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

“This is an excellent food tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of Lyon’s history in addition to stopping for tastings at four shops!”

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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

“The experience took us to four stops in Vieux Lyon, each offering a taste of the city—from cheeses and cured meats to wine and a main dish. Our tour guide, Maya, was personable and knowledgeable, sharing helpful context about what we were trying and its…”

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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

“No food but great tour and nice way to see the city. Would have like opportunities to try and purchase food esp given the name. Could have even been short stops with pastries or at market hall. Really nice city and great guide though. Nice…”

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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

“Amazing experience! Oskar was very friendly and knowledgeable. The selection of places was spot-on — these are spots I would have never discovered on my own, let alone with such insightful explanations. Oskar shared fascinating details about Lyonnaise culinary traditions and the history behind the…”

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9.Lyon: Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Food Tastings & Wine

Explore Lyon’s historic streets on a 3-hour food tour featuring 6+ tastings of local cheeses, pastries, seasonal dishes, and wines with a friendly guide.

★ 4.8

“Nathalie was a fantastic, knowledgeable and engaging guide, we learnt so much about the history of Lyon. As well as enjoying some traditional foods, I highly recommend this tour.”

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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

“Eileen was wonderful- everything you want in a guide. She really ties together the history and culture of the city and has a great energy about her. So happy I did this tour!”

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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

“Sandrine was very knowledgeable, took us on a very interesting walk with good historical information. She was lovely, punctual and took us on a very leisurely stroll with great food along the way.”

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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

“Semaan was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and passionate about food in Lyon. The tour did a good job of covering various facets of Lyonise cuisine”

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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

“Our original tour was cancelled due to illness and we were upgraded to another tour at the Les Halles Market. We had an impressive number of tastings and our guide Ilan was very knowledgeable about Lyon food culture. We enjoyed the experience!”

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