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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.

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

“Natalie was an exceptional guide. She spoke clearly and shared fascinating details about the history and culture of Lyon. We enjoyed sampling local delicacies from several merchants and ended the tour with a delicious meal. Her enthusiasm and genuine love for Lyon were evident throughout,…”

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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

“Impossible to improve on this exceptionally good tour because it blended historical context with the food experiences which elevated the food tastings to a higher level. Recommend doing this tour as a "must" and do it on your first day in Lyon because it provides…”

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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

“We had a wonderful introduction to Lyon because of our fantastic guide, Oscar. It was a great Gastronomical experience! Each of the wine shops and restaurants we visited had a unique ambience.”

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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

“We were only in Lyon for 3 days and this was a must-do. The e-bike tour was a great way to see the city, and the tasting was a fun way to try local specialities. Our guide Alex was fantastic!”

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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

“Our guide Ash was easy going & personable, spoke excellent English & provided just the right amount of history to complement the food tour. She also added an additional stop at the Truffle shop which we appreciated. Plenty of food options to on the tour!”

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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 was wonderful!! I’m pretty sure she said her name was Megan, although that doesn’t sound like a French name so maybe I got it wrong! She was from the area and gave us a great idea of what Lyon is all about historically…”

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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

“This was a very enjoyable experience. Eillin was a wonderful guide who shared a lot of interesting information about Lyon and its food reputation. We visited some traditional Lyon stores and of course we visited the famous food market. Along the walk she also talked…”

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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

“Lucie took us on a food adventure! She was so passionate about the new young entrepreneurs who are interpreting food from around the world with a French view. The area we visited was exciting , the food was exciting and delicious. This is a must…”

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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 was a fabulous tour guide, sharing her great knowledge of the area, the rich history, the fabulous stories & of course the magnificent food! She was personable, humorous & charming. We would highly recommend this tour to any visitors to 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

“Robin was fantastic. My friends and I felt like we got a true taste of Leon as well as all the sites that make the city charming, quaint and intriguing. We would do it again in a heartbeat and recommend our family to do it…”

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