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15 Best Lyon Food Tours

This is my shortlist of Lyon food tours, picked to test the city’s claim to be the gastronomic capital of France. Most run three to four hours through the bouchons, Les Halles Paul Bocuse or the Croix-Rousse market. Skip breakfast; the tastings add up to more than lunch.

1.Lyon Old Town Five Stops Food Tasting Walking Tour With Lunch – Cancel 24H Prior & Full Refund

Discover the mouthwatering delights of Lyon's Old Town on a food tasting walking tour. Cancel 24H prior and get a full refund. Don't miss out, book now!

Most Popular★ 5.0

“A wonderful food and history tour with a charming and extremely knowledgeable guide Elisabetta. She took us to a range of locations from an excellent buchon to a wine shop to a chocolate shop, giving historic details along the way.”

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2.Secret Food Tours Lyon W/ Private Tour Option

Discover the hidden culinary gems of Lyon on a private tour. Indulge in mouthwatering delights and unlock the secrets of this gastronomic capital. Book now!

★ 5.0

“Charlotte is a good guide. She explains the history of Lyon in clear English and took care of everyone well despite of the morning rains. The reason we don't think it is worth 5 star is the price of the tour for the food and…”

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3.Vieux Lyon 4-Hour Food Tasting Tour

Embark on a delectable journey through Vieux Lyon's gastronomic wonders. Discover mouthwatering delicacies and hidden gems on our 4-hour food tasting tour. Book now!

★ 4.9

“Awesome foodie experience in Vieux Lyon with Shirine. She was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed all of the food stops. Would definitely recommend.”

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4.Lyon Old Town Half-Day Walking Food Tour With Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch

Discover the hidden gems of Lyon's Old Town on a half-day walking food tour. Indulge in local specialties, tantalize your taste buds, and savor an unforgettable lunch.

★ 5.0

“Excellent knowledgeable guide . Great sample of French food tastings with descriptions and history of food.”

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5.Afternoon Old Town Food Tour

Discover the delicious flavors and hidden gems of the Old Town with our Afternoon Food Tour. Uncover the culinary secrets of this historic neighborhood. Join us now!

★ 5.0

“The adventure was fun and informative. We visited four or five food establishments and had different types of food in each. On top of just doing food things, the tour guide also showed us other sites around the old city of Lyon. The Viator app…”

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6.Lyon Electric Bike Tour Including Food Tasting With a Local Guide

Explore Lyon on an electric bike, indulge in delectable food tastings, and discover hidden gems with a local guide. Unforgettable experiences await! Click now!

★ 5.0

“Great e-bike ride around Lyon. Loved riding along the river and through the park. Stopped at a nice cafe for delicious bread, meats and cheese. Highlight was riding up to the cathedral! Clara was a great guide! Lots of fun!”

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8.Lyon: Food Walking Tour With a Local Guide

Discover the hidden culinary gems of Lyon on a food walking tour with a local guide. Indulge in delectable treats and uncover the city's gastronomic secrets.

★ 4.8

“The tour was a great experience, Bruno, our guide, was very knowledgeable and also passionate about his city - just what you want. He was able to answer any questions we had and also finished late as he wanted to make sure we had the…”

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

Explore Lyon’s culinary scene with a 3-hour guided tour featuring over 6 authentic French tastings, historic neighborhoods, and local wine.

★ 4.8

“Food is culture, and culture is history. This was an excellent introduction to the sequences of culture over the span of history narrated in the language of food. The Old Town of Lyon is an especially good place for such a lesson. Our guide led…”

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10.Walking Food Tour in Vieux Lyon

Discover the culinary delights of Vieux Lyon on a walking food tour. Explore hidden gems, taste local treats, and savor the flavors of this historic neighborhood.

★ 5.0

“My wife and I enjoyed Eillin's tour. Not only the food but the other historic aspects of Lyon revealed on the tour. You will not be disappointed!”

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11.Lyon: Secret Food Tour

Hidden culinary treasures await in Lyon's Secret Food Tour, where every bite tells a story that will leave you craving more.

★ 4.7

“Ash was an excellent guide and knowledge of the area was very beneficial to the overall experience. Her personality richly enhanced the event . I would’ve liked to have had a chef explain more about our lunch before we ate it.”

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12.Lyon: Guided Food Tour with Tastings

Discover Lyon’s culinary scene with a small-group guided food tour featuring tastings of local specialties, neighborhood strolls, and fun insights.

★ 4.8

“Lovely tour. Would have been nice to know it was a very steep walk to get to starting point and taking funicular or uber might be wise.”

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13.No Diet Club – Our Best Food Tour in Lyon

Offering a tantalizing taste of Lyon's culinary treasures, the 'No Diet Club - Our Best Food Tour' promises an unforgettable gastronomic adventure.

★ 4.8

“Our first visit to Lyon- Don’t wait to book this tour! Excellent places to try the foods of Lyon & learn some history of this beautiful city. We loved our guide, Miss H-friendly, knowledgeable and patient as we rambled the stre we a admiring everything.…”

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14.Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Lyon

Discover the hidden culinary gems of Lyon on a private food tour. Uncover secret recipes, indulge in local delicacies, and experience the city's gastronomic wonders firsthand.

★ 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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15.Lyon Food Tour With Full Meal and Wine

On a Lyon Food Tour, indulge in exquisite local dishes and fine wines, while discovering secrets of the city's rich culinary heritage. What flavors await you?

★ 4.9

“We enjoyed the tour, especially our lovely guide Elisabetta. She was very informative, sharing lots of interesting facts and some wonderful stories about the history and culture of Lyon and its gastronomy. We liked the salami & wine stop and the quenelle, but not to…”

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5.0Lyon Small Group Guided Electric Bike Tour With Food Tasting3 hours (approx.)$66.37 4.0Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour Including a Bouchon Lyonnais3 hours (approx.)$143.79 5.03h Lyon Vegan Food Tour3 hours (approx.)$78.44 3.5Lyon: Old Town Food Tour3 hours$141 4.0Lyon Morning Food Market Tasting Tour in Les Halles Paul Bocuse2 to 3 hours (approx.)$156.38 5.0Lyon Street Food Tour3 hours (approx.)$84.33 4.6No Diet Club – Food Tour With Many Tastings ! (Lyon Sud)3 hours$73 3.3Lyon: Pastries and Chocolate Walking Food Tour w/6+ Tastings2 hours$88 4.4Lyon: Street Food Tour$76 4.5Pérouges & Annecy Private Day Trip With Food Tasting From Lyon9 hours (approx.)$1,263.08 5.0Lyon: Croix-Rousse District Vegan Food Tour With Tastings3 hours$353 4.5Beaujolais & Pérouges Wine & Food Tasting Private Day Tour From Lyon7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$1,204.11 4.9Lyon: Street Art & Street Food Tour2 hours$117 5.0Full Day Wine and Food Tour From Lyon in Beaujolais$561.73 4.9Lyon: Ultimate Bakeries, Chocolate and Pastries Food Tour$77 4.5Lyon Bakeries, Chocolate and Pastries Food Tour$78.09 5.0Lyon Walking Tour and Food Market Discovery3 hours (approx.)$772.04 4.6Lyon: Presquîle & Old Town Food Tour – Full Lunch Tastings4 hours$104 3.5Food Tour Halles of Lyon Paul Bocuse$239.46 5.0Food Tour in Lyon$312.34 3.0Downtown Lyon Food Tour With Local Food Guide3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$182.62 4.5Lyon: Gastro & Bouchon Culinary Delights Tour$171 5.0Presqu’île: 3h Food Tour in the Heart of the City$85 5.0Lyon: Private Food Market Tour in Les Halles Paul Bocuse3 hours$247