Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Fine Wine
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Lyon, France
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Lyon is one of the world’s most famous culinary hotspots. Learn why food is one of the city’s proudest traditions on this half-day small-group or private tour. Hear about the chefs who’ve left their mark on the city’s gastronomic scene while sampling French pastries, cheeses, and sweets at venues across the city.
- Half-day food tour at several venues across Lyon
- Try traditional and contemporary French foods, including pastries and cheeses
- Cleanse your palate with rich coffees at the end of the tour
- Customize your experience with either a small-group or private tour
What's Included
- Traditional Canut breakfast tasting
- Freshly baked French pastries
- Seasonal Hot Dish of the Day
- Selection of French Fine Cheeses
- A Very Lyonnais Sweet Treat
- Our delicious Secret Dish
- French Fine White & Red Wine
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Temple du ChangePl. du Change, 69005 Lyon, France
Please meet at the Vieux Lyon area, in front of the Temple, Place du Change, 69005 Lyon. Your guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella, and a big smile, in front of the Temple.
End point
- Place Saint-JeanPl. Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France
In front of Cathedral St Jean a few steps away from the Subway station "Vieux Lyon"
Itinerary
1
Chez Mamie
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rue Saint-Jean (Pass By)
2
27 Rue Saint-Jean
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Place Bellecour
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Chez M'man
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Mokxa Boutique Grand Hôtel-Dieu (dernière commande à 18h30)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- *We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours*
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 632 reviews
Cristina_L, May 2026
It was a very nice tour that mix the historic information with the gastronomy! Our guide was very helpful also on a personal level as my colleague forgot her phone in the hotel and she called the hotel to assist us. We were very grateful!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks a ton for sharing this! It’s always great hearing that guests were able to just enjoy the experience and have fun with it from start to finish. Secret Food Tours would love to welcome you back anytime.
Mariclaire_B, May 2026
We really enjoyed our tour with Ashe. She was friendly and encouraged us to meet our tour mates and overall have a wonderful experience. She was very knowledgeable of the area and kept the tour interesting sharing tidbits of history along the way!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your lovely review!
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Ashe and that her friendliness and knowledge made the experience memorable. It’s great that you also enjoyed connecting with your group and learning along the way.
We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!
David_R, May 2026
Our guide, Ashe, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Not just lovely food and wine but also lots of fascinating history. Great tour for first time visitors.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your lovely review!
We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour with Ashe and that the mix of food, wine, and history made for a great experience. It’s wonderful to hear it was a good introduction to the city.
We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!
Cheryl_M, Apr 2026
Very little walking on our tour - all the restaurants were very near eachother. Food was great and host was even better! Great way to eat lunch!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. It’s wonderful to know the tour gave you a stronger connection to the city through its food and stories. We’d be happy to welcome you again with Secret Food Tours!
Meghan_B, Apr 2026
Great tour, we were well fed and everything was very organized. Excellent food at every stop. Ash knew what she was doing!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Reviews like yours are the ones our team talks about. It is great to know the day felt enjoyable, easy, and genuinely worth your time. We hope to see you again on another Secret Food Tours!
Jeanie_S, Apr 2026
Sib guides w/great knowledge of history, lore, cuisine, local contacts.best curation of all,100/10! Best tour guide I’ve had, hands down
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing this. We’re glad you had a great time and were able to enjoy everything along the way. We’d love to have you back with Secret Food Tours!
Joelle_F, Apr 2026
Our guide, Ash, was excellent. She was informative and fun to spend the time with. The first food tasting was good and presented beautifully. However, the second one which was our main lunch was not acceptable. The French onion soup had no taste and was not at all hot. The sausage was acceptable in flavor, but also wasn't hot. The best dish was the canal and the lobster sauce on that was wonderful but overall, I don't think it was worth the cost. We ate lunch the next day at a restaurant across the street and had French onion soup, which was amazing. It had a beautiful brown color. It was hot and it was delicious. They also had a beautiful Caesar salad at that restaurant and a beef Bourguignon that was delicious. I think this tour needs to upgrade its tastings. This doesn't reflect on our guide, however. She was excellent.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Joelle, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It’s great to hear how much you enjoyed your time with Ash. She consistently receives kind feedback from guests for her knowledge, energy, and the way she brings the Old Town to life, so it’s nice to see that reflected in your visit.
We’ve also taken note of your comments about the tastings. Each stop on the tour is carefully selected to represent the local food culture and give guests a well-rounded introduction to the city’s culinary identity. Many guests appreciate the variety and the balance between traditional flavors and the overall experience, though we understand that expectations can differ, especially when comparing with other meals enjoyed independently during your stay.
Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with our team as we continuously review our offerings to ensure they reflect the quality and experience we aim to deliver.
We’d love the opportunity to welcome you on another tour in the future and provide an experience that better matches what you’re looking for!
Sally_V, Apr 2026
Amazing tour , highly recommended . The guide, Sybil was brilliant, learnt so much of the history and food of Lyon
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for writing this out! Glad you got to enjoy the stops and everything in between. We hope to see you again through Secret Food Tours.
Keith_I, Apr 2026
A lot of good food representing the typical offerings of Lyon, with a fair amount of culture and history to provide context.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
This was a great piece of feedback to read. It’s nice to know the experience felt complete without feeling rushed. Secret Food Tours would be happy to host you again!
Kevin_D, Apr 2026
Ash was a wonderful guide. She provided great food knowledge as well as information about Lyon. Thanks for a great experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for writing this and for being part of the tour. It’s great to hear the experience came together in a way that felt meaningful. We’d love to host you again on another Secret Food Tours!
David_P, Apr 2026
Sybille was absolutely fabulous. We were a group of seven and she took the time to show us restaurants and shops that were off the beaten path. She introduced us to the owners and they too were so friendly and shared all the stories about their shops or restaurants. She is a great storyteller and historian, she shared them in an away that kept you engaged and smiling and laughing. I would highly recommend Syb. The best 3.5 hours of our day. Thanks for the memories Syb from your star student David
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We really appreciate you sharing your experience. It’s great to know our tour left you with a good overall impression. We’d love to see you again with Secret Food Tours!
Tiffany_F, Mar 2026
Nathalie was wonderful. Very knowledgeable of the towns history. Despite the cold weather, it was a great experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write this. We’re glad the experience gave you a good mix of flavors and local insight. We’d be happy to welcome you again on another Secret Food Tours!
Kim_M, Mar 2026
Our guide Ash was knowledgeable and friendly a really made everyone feel welcome. She was helpful with dietary issues and preferences. I enjoyed the family style dining and getting to try regional favorites.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for writing about your experience! It’s always rewarding when guests feel the tour made their day even better. You’re invited anytime to explore another Secret Food Tours.
Tracey_J, Mar 2026
Enjoyed this tour immensely- our guide, Anna, was professional and friendly- she provided interesting information about Lyon and the food that we were tasting. Would recommend this tour - you won’t leave hungry.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re grateful you shared your impressions with us! It’s encouraging to hear the tour felt comfortable and enjoyable throughout. You’re always welcome back on Secret Food Tours.
Helena_C, Mar 2026
Anna was the most amazing guide ever! I originally thought we’d have only a foodie experience but she was super knowledgeable about Lyon and gave us amazing insights in history in a very light manner, without it being tiresome. She was also very kind to us and made sure all the food restrictions were respected without it altering the quality of the food for those who needed something a bit different.
The food we tried was fantastic, and a great opportunity to taste multiple local dishes without needed many days and meals to do so.
Definitely recommend this tour for those who will visit Lyon in the future.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for sharing such thoughtful feedback with us! The way you described your experience gives us a clear sense of what resonated most. We’d love to welcome you again on Secret Food Tours!
Joanne_M, Mar 2026
Nathalie devised an excellent tour providing lots of interesting historical and culinary information about Lyon’s old town, incorporating the sights with delicious food. Many thanks, Nathalie.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We appreciate you posting your review and sharing your experience. It’s always good to know that everything came together in a way that worked well for you. We’d happily host you again on Secret Food Tours!
Ashley_M, Feb 2026
Pros: our tour guide Oliver was awesome! Super knowledgeable about Lyon and its history, and a great sense of humor. He brought us to some super cute places with an excellent assortment, especially the chocolate place.
Cons: traditional Lyon food may not be what most people expect when they think of French food. It’s not the “wow” kind of flavors packed with rich complex layers. It’s just kind of okay. Maybe some people will like it, but it’s not what we were expecting of a world renown gastronomic hub
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It’s great to hear that Oliver made such a strong impression. His knowledge of Lyon’s history and his engaging style are often highlighted by guests, and it sounds like he helped bring the city to life throughout your walk.
Regarding the food, Lyon’s culinary identity is deeply rooted in tradition, with a focus on heritage recipes and local ingredients rather than the more modern or complex styles some people may expect from French cuisine. Our tours are thoughtfully curated to reflect the authentic local food scene, giving guests a genuine taste of what defines Lyon as a gastronomic capital. While this style may not match every expectation, many of our guests appreciate the chance to explore dishes that locals have enjoyed for generations.
We’re glad you joined us and would love to welcome you again on another tour, perhaps in a different city where the flavors and culinary approach offer a new perspective!
Zachary_P, Feb 2026
This tour was a comprehensive food experience of Vieux Lyon. Our guide, Nathalie, brought us to several local spots to test regional dishes from an apéro to a plate in a local bouchon (both featuring local wines) to sweets and chocolates from a notable sweet shop. Nathalie provided excellent guidance about the history of Vieux Lyon and some of its under-the-radar spots along the way. This was a great tour and I would recommend it as part of a well-rounded Lyon experience. Lyon is known as the Capitol of Gastronomy for a reason.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for writing about your experience! Hearing how the day came across from your perspective is always helpful for us. You’re always welcome on Secret Food Tours.
LisaElliott, Feb 2026
The food tour was fairly short in distance, focusing only on the old town. The guide was excellent and the old town beautiful.
The food itself was ok, I think the tour is very expensive for the included stops. Charcuterie and a small local wine, some chocolates and then a local main course in a bouchon with 4 options only and another small wine. For £95 feels extremely expensive. I would say this would cost around £30 to purchase yourself in this location... The food for those who are not familiar with Lyonaise isn't food everyone will have eaten before. Options were Coq au vin "with cock not chicken" cheese ravioli, quenelle (fish dumpling) or tripe sausage.
I met some absolutely wonderful people on this tour and enjoyed the discussions and history element.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. It is great to hear that our guide’s storytelling and the atmosphere of the old town stood out, and that the group dynamic added to the experience.
Our tours are intentionally curated around quality, heritage, and context rather than distance or quantity. Each stop is selected to represent the local food culture in a way most visitors would not easily piece together on their own. The value comes from the guided access, historical insight, coordination between artisans, and the opportunity to understand why these dishes matter to the city, not only what they cost individually. Many guests mention that the explanations, pacing, and cultural background completely changed how they perceived the cuisine, especially when encountering unfamiliar regional specialties.
We also appreciate you pointing out the uniqueness of the menu. The tour is designed as an introduction to traditional Lyonnais cooking, which can indeed be different from everyday expectations. For a lot of guests, that discovery aspect is exactly what makes the experience memorable.
Nonetheless, it is lovely that you connected with fellow guests and enjoyed the history along the way, which is a core part of what we aim to create on every tour. If your travels bring you to another city we operate in, we would be happy to welcome you again and show you a different side of the local food scene.
Armando_L, Jan 2026
Cyb was excellent. Very nice conversation, very knowledgeable. Lyon is so great , I wish it was a longer your!!!!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to comment. It’s encouraging to know the experience felt balanced. You’re invited to join another Secret Food Tours in any city!
Sharon_C, Jan 2026
Loved this tour. Charlotte was friendly and knowledgeable and gave us some wonderful insights into Lyon history. And the choice of venues was fabulous, particularly the family owned and run chocolate place. Yum!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We appreciate your feedback! We're pleased knowing our tour created an experience that reflected the city through food. You’re invited to discover another Secret Food Tours wherever you travel next.
Andrea_H, Jan 2026
Friendly and knowledgeable guide (thank you Natalie!)
We learned a lot about local food and the history of Lyon
Wouid highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad our tour delivered a strong overall experience through food and local insight. You’re always welcome to explore another Secret Food Tours wherever you travel!
Caroline_S, Jan 2026
This was a great way to learn a little of the history of Vieux Lyon while also enjoying some of the local delicacies. Our guide Anna helped make this a thoroughly entertaining experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re pleased the tour created a positive overall impression, supported by thoughtful food stops throughout. You’re welcome anytime to explore another Secret Food Tours worldwide!
John_L, Dec 2025
Our guide Oliver was wonderful. Not only was it a food tour but also had great information about Lyon as well. All the food offered was delicious and the places we visited were very friendly. Oliver was very engaging and is obviously passionate about Lyon and its culture. Thank you for the wonderful food and great company.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
A clear narrative can change how a city feels. We’re pleased the tour helped shape that perspective for you. You’re invited to join another Secret Food Tours wherever you travel!
Jedd_L, Dec 2025
The tour was not only a lot of fun but also highly informative. It really gave you a sense of the places you were dining at and the food you were enjoying. Our guide—originally from Cheshire in the UK, though I’m sorry to say I’ve forgotten their name—was outstanding. Overall, it was an excellent tour with just the right amount of food and plenty of time at each stop.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for writing about your experience! It’s great to hear the mix of flavors and local insight suited your day. We’d love to welcome you again on another Secret Food Tours.
Sydney_H, Nov 2025
Oliver was fantastic! she was so kind and knowledgeable. He was able to make great recommendations, introduced us to many new foods, and gave a great tour of Lyon in the process. would recommend to anyone traveling here.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for joining and for leaving such a positive review. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed both the tastings and the stories behind them. We hope to share another experience with you in the future!
Eric_J, Oct 2025
Nathalie was excellent. Gave a great history and food stops. I only had a short time but something to do early in a trip as she gives recommendations for other things to do.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for taking part in our tour and sharing your thoughts! We’re glad you enjoyed discovering the city through its stories and flavors. Secret Food Tours would be delighted to host you again.
David_C, Oct 2025
Great food and a walking history of Lyon with Charlotte...she was very knowledgable and fun to spend a few hours with. Her explanations were very interesting.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We appreciate your positive review! It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the local dishes and stories that make this city’s food scene so distinctive. We’d love to have you join another Secret Food Tour soon.
Janice_N, Oct 2025
Tour was at a gentle walking pace, which was good. We enjoyed the cheese & cold cuts. Sweet treats of praline, chocolate, brioche and green marzipan (I went back to this shop for more). The wine was good too. Main dish was a choice. Our guide was wonderful full of information about various sites along the tour & he provided info on great ice cream & coffee shops. Both of which we went to later… his recommendations proved great!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
It’s wonderful to know the tour lived up to your expectations! We love introducing guests to the food, history, and personality that make each city unique. Secret Food Tours in 100+ cities would be glad to see you again soon.
Angela_C, Oct 2025
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 restaurants offered. Would have been a better experience if a more beautiful setting restaurant with 2 or 3 courses set lunch is catered on top of the sweet treats picked up along the way.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Angela, thank you for joining our Lyon Old Town Food Tour and sharing your thoughts. We’re glad you enjoyed Charlotte’s guiding and the way she cared for everyone, even in the rain. Our tour is designed to highlight a variety of local flavors through several authentic stops rather than one sit-down meal, giving guests a broader taste of Lyon’s culinary scene. Still, we appreciate your feedback and hope you’ll join us again for another of our tours in the future!
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