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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

“Incredible the best way to see Lyon! Maya was so knowledgeable and friendly we had the best time thanks so much Maya!!”

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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

“Nathalie was excellent. Gave a great history and food stops. I only had a short time but something to do early in a trip as she gives recommendations for other things to do.”

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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 guide Shirine, was excellent. She provided great insight and information on history, religion and architecture while we all enjoyed amazing local food. I’d highly recommend it to anyone that wants an authentic tour.”

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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 was a truly amazing afternoon. All of the tastings were wonderful and our guide was very personable and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a tasty tour with lots of food information and facts about the history of Lyon.”

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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

“It was as much about the history of Lyon as it was about the food. Our guide did a great job of showing us the interconnected nature of history and food.”

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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

“Thank you to our guide who was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. The tour was amazing and the bikes easy to ride and we'll maintained.”

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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

“Sin our guide was incredible. She had an in depth historical knowledge and was cheerful and kept the groups spirits up with her wit. I enjoyed all the food but I do believe they can change the last restaurant to a better one.”

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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

“Fantastic guide through the intertwined history of Lyonnaise architecture, commerce, and cuisine. We walked through the centuries of the city across the two rivers. Be adventurous with the dishes and try everything Lyon has to offer.”

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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

“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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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

“Our tour was fantastic! Toné was amazing sharing the foods and experience of the food culture in Lyon. We loved each stop and can’t wait to make it back to Lyon to eat more. Also, very accommodating of our stroller and 4.5 month old. This…”

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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

“The tour was ok but it started with desserts and worked our way to an appetizer with dinner not really included. The guide was friendly and nice but wasn’t as prepared as we would have hoped. It seemed the eating events were on the fly…”

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