Lyon Small-Group Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better
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Lyon, France
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Visit at least four foodie spots with tastings at each one
- Try delicious regional dishes including one glass of wine and dessert
- Receive tips on where to eat in Lyon from a local guide
- Intimate small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people
What's Included
- LunchThis 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
- Water
- Alcoholic BeveragesAt least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests)
- English-speaking Local Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Any additional food or drink
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Place Saint-JeanPl. Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France
You will meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Lyon Food Tour near the fountain in the middle of the square
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.11:00 am
Itinerary
Lyon (Pass By)
1
Place Saint-Jean
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Traboules du Vieux Lyon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
The Presqu'ile
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Vieux Lyon
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Place Saint-Jean
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and French during the tour
- Please contact us for any food restriction before booking
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old
- Vegetarian options are available
- 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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Featured review
Steve_C
This was the perfect tour to understand the history and culture of Lyon through the experience of food. Our guide Marion was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, very good and communicating about the food and the old town. She clearly had good relationships with the food establishments and they welcomed us into their shops. We would highly recommend this tour and specifically Marion.
Reviews
4.9
based on 713 reviews
Nohemi_C, Jun 2026
Elizabetta was very friendly and informative. The food was delicious and the walk went smoothly. I highly recommend this tour.
Mary_G, Jun 2026
Excellent food tour in Old Town Lyon. Our guide was very knowledgeable and did a wonderful job of sharing the food and history of her city. There is a good amount of walking on cobblestone streets so bring your appetite and wear comfortable shoes. Highly recommend.
Cheryl_J, May 2026
Knowledgeable guide who spoke English well. Three sweet stops out of five stops. The sausage stop was very educational and Stephanie also gave us lots of historical information.
Ann_O, May 2026
Stephanie was informative and fun. The food of Lyon was traditional fare and just what we wanted to know s we were starting our five days in Lyon.
Janelle_C, May 2026
This was a great Lyon food tour option! Nathalie was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Lyon. The food/drink options were delicious and filling. We were very pleased with the quality and value of the tour.
Diane_T, May 2026
It’s a walking food tour. We were taken to two charming restaurants that were located downstairs from the shop we entered. We also went to an ice cream shop, a candy shop and a boulangerie. All the food was delicious. Our guide, Anna, was knowledgable and a delight
Peter_E, May 2026
A bit of walking on cobblestone streets so sensible footwear. Nathalie was our guide and she was very knowledgeable
LauraCarinci, May 2026
Wonderful tour guide Nathalie.. explained history as it related to food-ate a full meal- met lovely merchants along the way- do this tour first as it will guide you on your stay in lyon
Nichole_C, May 2026
Nathalie was a wonderful tour guide, and obviously gave us excellent food selections! Would definitely schedule at the beginning of your Lyon trip, she provides so many local restaurant/activity recommendations afterwards!!
Dean_D, May 2026
This was a wonderful way to learn more about the history and gastronomy of Lyon. We had a wonderful time sampling some of the local delicacies and our guide Nathalie was amazing! Such a warm and welcoming person who gave us numerous ideas how to enjoy the remainder of our stay in Lyon. Would recommend highly!!
Dana_R, May 2026
We really enjoyed our tour with Oscar. His English was perfect ( despite him saying it wasn't ). We learned a lot about the history of Lyon and its food. For lunch, please try the Quenelles. They were quite delicious. He explained the significance of the pink praline brioche and various candies. Overall, a lovely few hours. Make sure to come hungry!
Paul_H, May 2026
Great food experiences to sample traditional Lyon. Our guide, Elizabetta was very knowledgeable and helpful. She made the tour with her choices and insights.
Bob_J, May 2026
What a wonderful way to learn about the cuisine and history of Lyon. Oscar was very knowledgeable and engaging with our group. Great experience!
Douglas_J, May 2026
Great tour. Loved that it was small; only 4 of of us. Elisabeth had time to individually talk with us and answer questions as they came up. Food was plentiful and tasty. Chocolate was good. Highly recommend. Learned more about Lyon than just the food.
Robert_B, May 2026
Great timing beginning at 11:00. The description of this event is correct. Elizabetha was full of great stories and is an excellent historian and host.
Bobby_J, Apr 2026
Brilliant introduction to lyon and its food. Nathalie was very knowledge with lots of advice and suggestions
Elizabeth_E, Mar 2026
Carine was our tour guide and was a very welcoming, interesting and interested as well as enthusiastic guide which made it a most enjoyable experience. We visited a number of venues including a Bouchon, my favourites were the sweet shop and charcuterie/cheese/Praline Sirup of Lyon shop belonging to Frederick because both places had very passionate people who gave us background history of their products
Halema_U, Mar 2026
We loved our tour! Our guide was amazing and really made our time in Lyon special. The food was amazing and we loved learning the history of Lyon as well.
Nicole_B, Mar 2026
This was a highlight of our trip! Nathalie was absolutely wonderful and we enjoyed her knowledge and recommendations for Lyon. All the stops on the tour were great and we enjoyed the insight into the history of food in Lyon that we would not have gotten otherwise!
Claire_N, Mar 2026
Our guide Anna provided a great mix of history, culture and information on local food in Lyon. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining and took us to some delicious stops to try chacuterie, quenelle, praline and other sweets, a praline brioche and some delicious chocolates. We left the tour feeling very full. An enjoyable way to spend a few hours in Lyon.
Alexandra_H, Jan 2026
Incredible the best way to see Lyon! Maya was so knowledgeable and friendly we had the best time thanks so much Maya!!
Wendy_T, Jan 2026
Dave is a fantastic guide with an amazing sense of humour. He kept everyone laughing throughout the tour, and the time flew by so quickly.
Highly recommend doing this tour at the start of your Paris holiday. Dave introduces you to wonderful local cuisine while also sharing fascinating stories and history about Paris. A great way to kick-start your trip!
Sarah_W, Dec 2025
Nathalie was a passionate , informative & engaging guide who taught us so much about the local food culture & history . The food was delicious. We would thoroughly recommend this tour.
Michael_G, Nov 2025
Elisabetta was a great host for this food tour around the Old Town of Lyon. She was extremely knowledgeable about the local cuisine and area we were adventuring. She made many great recommendations along our tour and everything ran smoothly.
Neil_S, Nov 2025
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.
Teresita_C, Nov 2025
Our food tour in Lyon with Elisabetta was such a great experience. She was so welcoming and knowledgeable, and you could tell how much she loves sharing Lyon’s incredible food and wine culture.
We visited several local spots, each offering something delicious and unique, from traditional Lyonnaise specialties to sweet treats and cheeses. Elisabetta explained the history and traditions behind every dish and gave great tips on what else to try during our stay.
It felt like exploring the city with a local friend who really knows the best places to eat. We left full, happy, and with a better understanding of why Lyon is known as the food capital of France. Highly recommend!
Christine_D, Nov 2025
Plenty of delicious treats and the quenelle at lunch was excellent. Learned a lot about the history and culture of Lyon. Anna was a wonderful tour guide.
zachary_c, Oct 2025
Stephanie was a great guide. The food we sampled was tasty and the experience was great fun. You’ll be walking on cobblestones in a historic part of Lyon, so wear proper shoes.
Lori_P, Oct 2025
Elisabetta was very informative - we appreciated her historical knowledge on the tour and the relationships she built with the various private business owners made the experience even more enjoyable.
Tammy_B, Oct 2025
Anna was a great guide, very informative about the food and history, and easy to listen to. We sat down at tables in restaurants for charcuterie and quenelles. The tastings were all top shelf.
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