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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

“It was a nice tour and the tour guide Anna was knowledgeable about old town. Of the 5 stops you sat and tasted at only 2. The other 3 were chocolate stops and a bakery stop. If you are looking for a truly gastronomical experience…”

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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

“Friendly and knowledgeable guide (thank you Natalie!) We learned a lot about local food and the history of Lyon Wouid highly recommend!”

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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

“Natalia was full of lots of information about Lyon in general as well as the food culture. All the visits we made were interesting and the owners were very welcoming and entertaining. It was the highlight of our visit to Lyon.”

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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

“Our guide Luce was very friendly, knowledgeable and taught us so much more than just the history of food in Lyon. The tastings were delicious and it was wonderful to have input from the actual creators of the food. We know so much more now…”

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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

“There 4 stops, cheese, then sausage, then seated with choice of one dish, then ice cream Very slow paced Guide was great but I thought there would be more variety”

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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

“I loved our guide Elizabetta funny stories and walk about. She shared lots of information and information about where to shop which museum to visit and so much more. The food was mostly delicious. I enjoyed the charcuterie board and the chartreuse at the end…”

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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

“Yannick was an engaging guide who kept the tour fun throughout. It was nice learning the history of the Lyon old town and how that influenced the food.”

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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

“Great walk through Lyon. Very informative with lots of yummy food experiences . We finished up having lunch at Les Halles which was great.”

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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

“Anna was great! She was very pleasant and spoke Spanish very well. She explained everything in detail. A must do in Lyon!”

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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

“A nice informative walking tour where you learn about the history of Geneva with the added bonus of making 6 stops at chocolate shops.”

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