Top Rhône-Alpes Food Tours

Meet and talk with local artisans as you sample their cuisine on this afternoon food tour that offers access to people and places only locals know. Savor local specialties at four separate tasting stops as you stroll among the murals and alleyways of Old Town, Lyon’s UNESCO district. Potential bites on the menu include cheese, cold cuts, brioche, chocolates, wine, and artisanal ice cream in the warmer months.

Discover the traditional flavors of Savoie on a small-group food and wine tour of Annecy. Savor hearty regional dishes such as tartiflette and enjoy a cheese tasting paired with wine and included alcoholic beverages. Explore the old-world charm of Annecy’s pastel buildings and picturesque canals as you go and finish your tour on a sweet note with pastries and Alpine-flavored jams and marmalades.

Do something a little different for dinner, whilst learning about Lyon's food scene, on this small-group food tour around the city. Following your guide, visit foodie hotspots to try a range of dishes and local specialities, including charcuterie, cheese, quenelle, pastries, and regional drinks. Learn about Lyon and its history as you go, taking in the city's sights while making your way between eateries.

Tour and taste your way around Lyon on this half-day Old Town food tour. Save hours researching where to find the best local food, and instead, have insider knowledge from your guide. Meet local producers, and learn about Lyon’s wonderful gastronomy scene. You won’t have to worry about translation problems—your guide translates for you, as you enjoy several tastings throughout the day.

Explore the atmospheric Old Town of Lyon like a local with your foodie guide and a small group of budding gastronomes. Visit at least four different restaurants, bakeries, and artisan shops around Lyon, and indulge in Lyonnaise specialties such as pike quenelle (fish mousse) with rice, local charcuterie, and pink praline brioche, accompanied by regional wines including at least one alcoholic drink for guests over 18.

Lyon’s is one of France’s great gastronomic cities, but the city’s best foods aren’t only found in its Michelin-starred restaurants. On this walking tour, experience Lyonnais food, art, and culture first-hand as your Guide shows you the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, from Old Lyon to Croix Rousse. Along the way, admire little-known street art and sample delicious local specialties that most travelers miss.

Lyon is known for its historic neighborhoods and award-winning gastronomy—this tour covers both in a single morning. Explore the atmospheric squares and traboules (covered passageways) of Old Lyon and the Peninsula with a Local Guide. Along the way, make photo stops at Lyon’s most memorable monuments and enjoy gourmet food-tasting breaks at five local establishments. Visit foodie spots that only locals know about, and sample a variety of delicious regional specialties.

Experience some of what makes France so famous for its food in this private tour of The Halles of Lyon - Paul Bocuse a historic covered market in one of the world’s food capitals. Meet local producers and learn inside secrets from your guide. Taste everything from pralines and macaroons, to locally made cheeses, dumplings, cured meats, and of course wine. This tour is ideal for visitors with a passion for food, who want to taste the flavors of Lyon.

Lyon is renowned as one of France's gastronomic capitals, and there's no better place to discover its culinary scene than Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. With this tour, explore the city's famous food market, named after the Michelin-starred chef, with a foodie guide. Visit the many stalls, shop for gourmet produce (own expense), and sample a variety of Lyonnaise specialties, including wine and cheese.

Packed full of wineries, it can be difficult to know where to go in the North Rhone Valley, without hours of research or insider knowledge. Take the guesswork out with this half-day small-group guided wine tour from Lyon. Visit two top wineries, meet the winemakers, and sample a variety of white and red wines, with commentary from a local guide.

Immerse yourself in the wines of Burgundy, Beaujolais, and the Rhone Valley during this workshop held in a restored 19th-century silk factory in the Croix-Rousse neighborhood. You'll learn about the winemaking process from grape to glass, led by a wine educator who will be happy to answer any of your questions. Snacks and tastings of all the different varietals are included.

Discover the temple of Lyon’s gastronomy on a 2.5-hour guided food tour at the iconic Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. This legendary covered market is home to the most emblematic food houses and renowned artisans that have shaped Lyon’s reputation as the gastronomic capital of France. Led by a passionate local guide from a family-run Lyon-based company, this tour takes you behind the scenes of Lyon’s culinary traditions. You will visit carefully selected, historic stalls and enjoy a variety of sweet and savory tastings, which may include cheeses, cured meats, traditional dishes, local pastries, chocolates and macaroon and regional specialties (tastings vary by season). More than a simple food tour, this experience offers an authentic local perspective, warm storytelling, and genuine encounters with the people who keep Lyon’s food heritage alive. A convivial and immersive way to discover Lyon through its flavors.

Take off from Lyon and make your way to the beautiful southern Beaujolais region. First, journey into a vaulted cellar for an introduction to wine tasting with two distinct wines and a local pastry. Then, pass by the 12th-century village, Oingt, to see its medieval monuments, and end your tour at a winemaker’s estate with more tastings.

A unique guided tour to meet the winemakers of the south of Beaujolais. You will be accompanied by a local guide, Justine Poncet, founder of "on the wine tourism trails" who knows the region well and who will know all along the way how to tell you about the history, estates, wines and secrets of Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées. You will make stops to enjoy the magnificent views and villages built with this beautiful Yellow stone! You will discover the Gamay and Chardonnay grape varieties, the emblematic varieties of the region. You will enjoy exceptional white wines and red wines. You will discover the AOP Beaujolais. We drive you in our luxury vehicle and everything is planned so that you just go to enjoy your half day with us. The guide is here to share his knowledge, answer all your questions and accompany you so that you spend an unforgettable half day.

Delight your palate in the unique flavors of France’s Beaujolais wines on a small-group tour from Lyon. This half-day Rhone valley excursion is perfect for wine enthusiasts seeking a short but comprehensive tasting experience. After a scenic transfer from the city center, learn about the local wine-making process in the Golden Stones area. Later, sample several regional reds and whites at a wine estate.

This small-group e-bike tour shows you the best of Lyon and lets you cover more ground in less time than walking would. Hop on your bike and cruise past the old city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the famous Fresque des Lyonnais (a celebrated mural), the gardens of the Musée des Confluences, the Saône river, and more. Your local guide has tales to entertain and educate you as you pedal.

Come discover the hidden gems, good wines and back roads of Beaujolais with us onboard our Vintage Land Rovers. During this exclusive experience with a passionate local insider, you’ll visit 2 wineries usually closed to the rest, each offering a unique story and exceptional wines. One stop includes a behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process, where you'll gain insight into the daily life and passion of dedicated winemakers. Additional cultural and historical stops await, tailored to your interests; like a charming chapel deeply tied to the local terroir or a privately owned medieval château open just for us. This tour is customizable to suit your preferences, so let us know what you're looking for. Then sit back, relax, and let us take you to the very best places of Northern Beaujolais!

The Rhône Valley is one of France’s most renowned wine regions and opting for a private tasting tour means you’ll enjoy a more personalized experience. On this full-day tour from Lyon, enjoy wine tasting at local wineries in Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph, and Condrieu, and sample a variety of regional wines including Syrah and Viognier.

Beaujolais is one of the most prestigious appellations of the Burgundy wine region and opting for a small-group tasting tour means you’ll enjoy a more personalized experience. On this half-day tour from Lyon, explore the scenic Beaujolais vineyards, enjoy wine tasting at Chateau de Pizay, and learn the secrets of French winemaking on a winery tour.

Lyon is ideally located at the heart of diverse regions, which give the city its unique richness. This tour will take you through two emblematic areas. The Beaujolais region, world-famous for its wines, also boasts many beautiful castles, while the Dombes region, known for its ponds, offers a historical and gourmet escape to the medieval village of Pérouges. Starting from Lyon, head north to Beaujolais. Your morning will begin with a visit to a prestigious estate, perfect for understanding the region’s heritage and wines. After panoramic views from Mont Brouilly, explore the Château de La Chaize, the “Versailles of Beaujolais,” its gardens, and the longest cellar in Beaujolais. Enjoy a fabulous tasting of red and white wines. After a free lunch in Beaujolais, continue to Pérouges, a picturesque medieval village. Take a break at a 13th-century inn to taste the secret recipe “Galette.” Wander through the village’s cobblestone streets before returning to Lyon.

Discover Lyon’s famed gastronomy with this private half-day culinary walking tour. Follow your guide to explore different neighborhoods and taste cheese, chocolate, and wine. Learn about the city’s culinary history including its bouchons (small, traditional restaurants). Visit Halles Paul Bocuse and taste several local specialties at one gourmet market.

On this half-day, wine-lovers tour from Lyon, you’ll follow the trail of Syrah and Viognier grapes through France’s northern Rhône wine region. Travel in a Standard Comfort, WIFI-equipped minibus to the celebrated wines’ original terroir. Visit the wine cellar of a scenic local estate in the Rhône Valley, stroll through panoramic vineyards in the village of Ampuis, and visit an exclusive winery in the Condrieu.

Choosing where to eat and drink in Lyon can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. Skip the tourist traps with this small-group food-and-wine tasting session led by a sommelier. Sip different varietals that you may not have tried before, paired with complementary cheeses. Learn about different flavor profiles and regional winemaking processes as you practise detecting specific notes.