Great experience, lots of interesting things to discover. Anna is a great guide, I highly recommend!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Water
- This is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops
- English-speaking Local Tour Guide
- At least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests)
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Any additional food or drink
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- You will meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Lyon Food Tour near the fountain in the middle of the square
Return
- You will meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Lyon Food Tour near the fountain in the middle of the square
Itinerary
Our tour guide will meet you at the meeting point and will show you the city while tasting all the typical food. The tastings here described can change according to the season and the availabilities of our partners.
In an amazing local boutique near Lyon Cathedral and with the help of one of the most famous sommeliers of Lyon you will taste some excellent local wine and local charcuterie, such as Rosette de Lyon.
Let's discover the famous hidden passages of Lyon old town: the traboules! These covered narrow streets connect one building to another and were used to transport goods or to seek protection in time of war or fights. And after the discovery of this secret gem, have a seat in a beautiful traditional restaurant, also known as a bouchon, and try one of the most iconic dishes of the Lyonnais gastronomy: the quenelle, perfectly accompanied by a glass of local wine!
Lyon is well-known for its cuisine and its desserts are no exception. In a local confiserie, you will have a taste of some of the most popular sweets in town.
The best dessert in Lyon is absolutely the Praluline: a soft brioche filled with tasty pralines, typical candies made of almond covered by a pink sugar coat. You will have a taste of this special dessert in one of the historical boulangerie in town, founded in 1948!
You will end your culinary journey In an amazing chocolaterie near the Cathedral, where the recipes are created by a Meilleur Ouvrier de France. You will embark on a journey among the different types of chocolate that this region can offer. Just unmissable!
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Reviews
Excellent guide!! Tour was relaxing and informative
Marie-Clara was our guide. Matt shadowed. She was knowledgeable and very pleasant. She was a great guide. Do arrive hungry!!! You have a FULL meal. It was all delicious.
5 stops and 5 opportunities to taste delicious dishesa of Lyon. Anna was our tour guide and she was awesome. Lots of history of the chefs and dishes that make Lyon famous. Would highly recommend
Anna! Thank you for such a wonderful food tour. You obviously love what you do, your knowledge and personal anecdotes are fantastic and made the tour memorable. So much yummy food & treats!! Well worth taking this tour!
Our charming guide Elisa took us to 5 food stops as well as many other sites. We tasted many traditional Lyon specialties including Quenelle de Broche, local charcuterie, and tarte aux praline. A great way to get to know Vieux Lyon.
What a wonderful experience! Natalia was so passionate and knowledgeable about the city and the food. It made for a very memorable time. Food and wine were delicious and we would highly recommend both the tour and our tour guide ( Nathalie)
Nathalie is a very knowledgeable guide. She had many stories to share with us
Nathalie was INCREDIBLE! She was super knowledgeable, approachable.c funny and engaging. Best one we have ever had. You won’t be sorry. Thank you for everything. We learned so very much
My wife and I just finished this tour and had a great time. Elisabetta did a splendid job of sharing much of the history and traditions of Lyon. We visited only local providers who have been around for many years. The food and drink was excellent and we learned of some of the many places that the Lyonnaise frequent. This is really valuable since we are here for five nights so will have time to enjoy the food scene more thoroughly. This tour is an excellent window into the local culture and we highly recommend it.
We had a great time eating our way through Lyon. Our guide Nicolas was very friendly and knowledgeable and explained the history behind the culinary traditions (in both French and English!)
Anna, our tour guide, provided an excellent informative walking tour, describing not only the surrounding neighborhoods but the history of the food we were sampling. All 5 sites where we tasted were interesting and welcoming, and all the food was delicious both savory and sweet. We were promised the equivalent of a full meal and this tour delivered. Well worth the price and we highly recommend it. Thank you, Anna!
I absolutely recommend this food tour to anyone who wants to discover and enjoy the delicious food Lyon has to offer! Our tour guide, Elisabetta, was incredibly kind and welcoming, and she made the entire experience fun, engaging, and enjoyable. She shared so many interesting facts and fun anecdotes about the foods we tasted and the history of Vieux Lyon, which made every stop even more special. This tour was a wonderful way to immerse ourselves in Lyon’s local culture and history through its food, traditions, and stories. Elisabetta’s enthusiasm and knowledge really brought the experience to life. Thank you, Elisabetta, for such a memorable experience!
Excellent tour. Our guide, Anna, gave us great food experiences and good information about Lyon food and history. Ask in advance about food restrictions. One of our tour dropped out due to nut allergies.
The tour started late, she texted she could recognize her as she would be wearing sunglasses and a badge. The provided no help as most people in the big square were wearing sun glasses and her badge was appropriately 3-inches by 2-inches. The guide had a very soft voice making her information difficult to hear. We realized we learned very little on this tour!
Natalie was amazing!! Very knowledgeable, efficient, funny, gracious....just all the things and we had an awesome group. Thank you, Natalie! Bonjour!
We experienced an amazing food tour with the most delicious food and historical fun facts and stories! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and I had the best time.
Really great tour with Marie-Clara. Lots of good information about Lyon and the food was good. The only improvement I would suggest is not going to 2 candy/chocolate shops-switch one out for something else.
Elisabetta is a great guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. She explained the meals and the history of the area very well and we enjoyed it very much.
Great food tour with Oskar with a good mix of history and Lyon food culture. The food was all delicious and well delivered with explanations linked to the history of Lyon. Oskar was a great guide and provided great insights into everything Lyonnaise. Highly recommended.
Fun and recommended way to merge site seeing, food, and history. Our guide Stephanie was really good and knowledgeable and fun!
Stephanie was a great guide. She has shared so much history of Lyon and was well informed. I appreciated the follow up recommendations she sent us after the tour.
Elizabethan was an outstanding and knowledgeable tour guide. All of the vendors were friendly and informative. I would highly recommend this tour with our guide.
Very informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Many stops along the way to taste the local cuisine. Great way to familiarize yourself with this unique area.
We had the pleasure of being taken around Lyon with Anna to experience the food and treats of Lyon. We had a great day, Anna took us to some great places . A cool wine shop for cheese and wine , a great lunch and then on to some great chocolatier’s. We enjoyed the confectionery shop where Anna translated the interesting stories re the evolution of confectionery in Lyon and she introduced us to the famous Lyon La Praluline. All mixed in with interesting stories and humour. Thanks Anna
Elizabeth’s was a very known guide. She shared many stories and food about Lyon culture. Food choices were delivered and spot on. Would highly recommend.
The tour was fantastic. Food was delicious and the history and architecture was exactly what we wanted. Elisabetta was extremely friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. She gave great recommendations for more places to check out and also made sure we were all safe and comfortable on the walk! 10/10 recommend.
Excellent tour. stéphanie was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable, interesting, and pleasant.
So fun! Natalie is amazing!!!!
This was a fun, relaxed and informative evening with Nicholas. We enjoyed cheeses, wines, meats and a delicious meal in several establishments. Nicholas also provided great advice on where to eat and where not to eat. Highly recommend this evening tour of about 3 hours. Our group size was 12 people, 8 UK, 2 Swiss and 2 Canadian.
Great tour that incorporated some history along with a gastronomic experience. We enjoyed each stop and had a nice variety of foods. We left feeling full and with a knowledge of Lyon’s local dishes and rich history. Elisabetta was a wonderful guide! She was knowledge and customized what she talked about based on our interests. We especially appreciated the great recommendations she made for us to enjoy the rest of our time in Lyon. We followed many of her tips and they did not disappoint!
Great experience with Nathalie! Great stops along the way with history and info about Lyon and its food.
Anna was a great tour guide. She reached out the day before with clear instructions on where to meet. The tour was very informative, neat locations and food and a great overall experience. Anna was aware my mom had mobility issues and took great care of her - modifying the tour so she could participate. Really appreciated that. Would recommend a tour with Anna for sure! 5 out of 5!! :)
Anna was fantastic! We loved the full meal food tour. The stops included a perfect balance of sweet and savory local cuisines and Anna created a fun and educational experience!
Anna was a great tour guide! We enjoyed learning Lyon history and trying all the local foods!
Stephanie was very kind and knowledgeable, we had a great time with her!
Just not value for money. We had dinner previous evening at top bouchon restaurant and total bill for outstanding meal was less per person than your. Wine was certainly not ‘quality’ wine. Also because of festivities inside the square, guide arranged another meeting spot but we weren’t notified therefore spent several frustrating minutes trying to find him. He finally called us. All in all we were very disappointed in tour.
Small group of 8. A variety of food tastings with a full entre, followed by desert at different venues. A good review of Lyon food without the tripes! Easy pace and visiting oh old Lyon. Well worth the visit.
It was the best tour of our trip. We have taken many food tours but this was exceptional! Daniel was so engaging and pleasant and full of historical facts as well as information about all the stops we made. All of the food, the chocolates, the waffles, the beer, the full lunch was amazing! We all loved everything about it!
Loved it. Our guide Nathalie was brilliant. Her passion for the city, its food and how it is intrinsically linked to the city’s history was a delight. Nathalie and the proprietors of the various foodie stops were able to accommodate my husbands dietary requirements which meant he too could enjoy the experience. Wholeheartedly recommend this experience
Great tour with our bilingual tour guide. During ~3 hours, Stéphanie guided us to a tasting of 5 different Lyon specialties with also a detailed explaination of the different places and history of mosthly the old town.
The tour was great, learning Lyon culture with delicious food. Our tour guide Elizabetta was great. She is knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was well organised and smooth. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and her company.
Great time, great food, great guide. Very enjoyable, and in a beautiful part of Lyon. Highly recommend!
Stephanie was an excellent guide. Her communication with us during the tour, pre and post tour was excellent. The pace of the tour was good and the information provided was interesting. We had 5 stops for food. The first provided a board of charcuterie, sliced meat, pate en crout, briochewith sausage. The next stop was at a charming restaurant. We had a choice of one of two dishes, quenelle stuffed with pike fish, baked served with lobster sauce or ravioli served with cheese and spinach. Everyone loved the food. The next food treat was an ice cream of our choice from a menu with over 100 favours, including, blue cheese, rhubarb, brownie, bacon etc. The final food stop was to try 3 different chocolate confections. They each had a story regarding their appearance. They were very sugary, more Ike lollies than chocolate. Stephanie went in to another shop and bought a take away wrapped brioche for everyone. The walk around Vieux Lyon included a visit to a tabouleh and historic information about the area and its sights. Thank you Stephanie. We enjoyed our tour with you.
This food tour was great value for money! Our guide Elisabetta was very knowledgeable and patient with all our questions. All the food venue's had delicious food and our guide gave us very informative historical details at each place which was awesome!
Anna was an amazing tour guide! Told us lot of great facts about Lyon, the history and the culture. Food tastings were very varied and we got to try local things that I would not have discovered otherwise. Definitely recommend booking this trip!
Nathalie was a fantastic guide! So knowledgeable about the history of Lyon in addition to the food! The different food stops gave us a great sende of why this is the gastronomic capital. Her ghly recommend!
Marie Clara was wonderful! She had a wealth of knowledge on the city of Lyon as well as the authentic foods that were part of the tour.
Absolutely splendid. Very in-depth discussion with lots of details along the way of historic landmarks and the stories behind them. Highly recommend.
Nathalie was a wonderful guide! She was made the tour fun and easy to understand. She was full of knowledge about the food, history, and people of Lyon. This was a great experience and I would recommend her to anyone who loves to eat!
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