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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

“Nathalie was a great guide - excellent english and also knowledge of history and food. Food itself was delicious and the walk was very interesting and well structured”

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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

“Experienced and knowledgeable guide. A terrific introduction to Lyonnaise traditional cuisine. Be sure to bring an appetite and sturdy shoes !”

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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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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

“The food and drinks were delicious. Our guide explained the types of food we were eating and showed us some interesting parts to 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

“Anna, the guide, really made the experience - she knew all the inside stories on the food of Lyon! The food was amazing and each selected place had their own specialty. We tried food that I would not normally try on my own and all…”

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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 had an amazing morning doing this tour. With just one day in Lyon, this was the perfect way to take in several sights in just 4 hours. It was pretty quick paced, but the snack stop was perfect and the ability to go into…”

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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

“Very interesting mix of food, history and culture. Our guide, Nathalie, was very pleasant and amenable.”

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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 tour guide was amazing. Very interesting and entertaining. A highlight of our trip. We did 4 stops, 1 for cold meat/sausage, 1 for cheeses, 1 for praline (sweet) and 1 for ice-cream as it was summer and warm! Each stop had about 3 to…”

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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 tour! Eillin is a wonderful guide with so much knowledge about Lyon! She provides the perfect mix of history, food and wine. I highly recommend this tour- we had a wonderful time!”

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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

“it's was fantastic and value for money. our tour guide. Lucy was friendly. she speak English well and even explained some historical sites while we were walking together with us”

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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

“Nathalie is wonderful, giving us some history, architecture, and non-food culture in addition to the food. She ended by sending us tips on local restaurants, shopping, and sights. Much more than expected.”

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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

“We only had a night in Lyon (which we regret it wasn't longer), but we decided to do this food tour. It was amazing. We had a great time with the others on the trip and the food was delicious. Thank you thank you thank…”

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