Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France 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
Take the chance to discover Lyon's local cuisine during this guided food tour. Savor typical Lyon cuisine as you explore central city highlights and uncover hidden gems with a local guide. Immerse yourself in the city's culture and history while indulging in delightful specialties and learning about local life.
- Taste typical authentic Lyon dishes; engage all your senses as you eat
- Try the Lyonnaise Praluline Pie, Quenelle, Charcuterie, and wine
- Learn about the culture and history of the city and tips from a local guide
- Get a chance to witness the Gastronomic Capital of France
Sample Menu
Main
Cheese selection
In an adorable fromagerie, you will have a taste of different types of delicious cheese.
Main
Charcuterie and wine
You'll taste a selection of local products for which Lyon is famous, with a glass of Cotes du Rhone wine
Starter
Praluline pie
Start the tour with one of the gastronomical symbols of the city!
Main
Quenelle
One of the culinary jewels of Lyon. A tasty and hearty dish, that shows the homely origins of Lyon traditional cuisine.
Dessert
Liqueur
Have a glass of a typical liqueur form the region: discover its history and wonder about its secret recipe (according to the season)
What's Included
- DinnerThis 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
Please, meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Lyon Food Tour in Place Saint Jean, near the fountain in the middle of the square.
End point
- Pont Alphonse Juin, Lyon, France
Please, bear in mind that the end point may slightly change according to the availability of our partners.
Operating hours.5:30 pm
Itinerary
Lyon (Pass By)
1
Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Place du Change
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Traboules du Vieux Lyon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Rue Saint-Jean
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Pont Alphonse Juin
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
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Non alcoholic options are available.
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
- 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
jackieseto
Our guide Anna was excellent. We enjoyed learning about the Lyonnaise food and culture from her. The walk through Vieux Lyon was one of our favorite activities in Lyon. We enjoyed each stop we made. The hosts at each location were very hospitable. Would recommend this tour.
Reviews
4.9
based on 291 reviews
Kristi_K, Mar 2026
This was a perfect walking food tour in old Town Lyon! Nicolas was our guide and he was terrific. The food really does add up to a complete meal, so arrive hungry and enjoy!
Ibrahim_M, Mar 2026
Great food tour. Maya is very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a very nice intro to Lyon and plenty of delicious food :). Would definitely recommend !
Louise_L, Feb 2026
We had a wonderful food tour this evening and learned so much about Lyon and France. Our guide, Nathalie was exceptional and her knowledge and passion was outstanding. You won't go home hungry from this tour! Highly recommended!!
Linda_M, Feb 2026
We had a wonderful introduction to Lyon because of our fantastic guide, Oscar. It was a great Gastronomical experience! Each of the wine shops and restaurants we visited had a unique ambience.
Brian_M, Jan 2026
The experience took us to four stops in Vieux Lyon, each offering a taste of the city—from cheeses and cured meats to wine and a main dish. Our tour guide, Maya, was personable and knowledgeable, sharing helpful context about what we were trying and its significance to Lyon’s culinary culture. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great introduction to Lyon’s cuisine.
Catherine_S, Dec 2025
Anna, the guide, really made the experience - she knew all the inside stories on the food of Lyon! The food was amazing and each selected place had their own specialty. We tried food that I would not normally try on my own and all were delicious. This experience does take a full 3 hours for the 5 stops. I highly recommend!
jackieseto, Nov 2025
Our guide Anna was excellent. We enjoyed learning about the Lyonnaise food and culture from her. The walk through Vieux Lyon was one of our favorite activities in Lyon. We enjoyed each stop we made. The hosts at each location were very hospitable. Would recommend this tour.
RichardJ_S, Oct 2025
We visited different shops in Old Town Lyon, and we had the opportunity to taste some local specialties.
Lynda_G, Oct 2025
A great combination of excellent food and historic context, this tour was one of the highlights of our 16-day trip to France. Anna, our guide, was superb....knowledgable, pleasant, totally engaging. Loved every moment of our time with her.
Lynne_B, Oct 2025
While the tour guide did a great job explaining historical sites and information about Lyon, the tour company was very disorganized. The tour guide was apologetic for all the mishaps but for the price of this tour, it was way too expensive for what the quality of food. 2 of our stops were not ready for us, one had no deserts for us. We had to stop at another bakery to pick up a similar treat. The dessert was 2 half chocolates and 1 small chocolate (so 2 small chocolates total). Seemed very small for $175/ person. Personally, I've been on other great food tours but I would not recommend this company although the guide was very good.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour guide and their insights into Lyon’s history. We truly appreciate your kind words about their professionalism.
We’re very sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations in terms of organization and food quality. Your feedback regarding the readiness of stops and portion sizes is important to us, and we will share it with our team to ensure future tours run more smoothly and meet our guests’ expectations.
Ming_C, Sep 2025
We joined the Lyon Sunset Food Tour with 3 other people from USA. Our guide Stéphanie Charbit is great. She is very patient in answering our questions and explained well. The 6 (or 7?) types of cheese are delicious. The wine is good. The owner of the sausage shop is quite funny and told us about his journey that led him open his shop. The quenelle is tasty. And don’t forget the bread Stéphanie bought for us, it is very good.
judi_m, Sep 2025
Oscar was great! He knew the answer to all my questions and he was very nice. Loved the tour. I really enjoy learning about the city as we try the food. He handled a big group like a professional.
Bernadette_B, Sep 2025
Very informative, lots of food variety, relaxed walking not trying to do too much.
Nathalie was generous with her love of this city, it’s good & culture.
She also helped us to get a cab home.
Fabulous experience.
Charlotte_S, Sep 2025
The food was fantastic authentic Lyon cuisine. Learning about the history of the city along with the amazing food was a great combination.
Carin_P, Sep 2025
Anna was the guide for our delicious & informative food tour in Lyon. We really enjoyed all of the courses, the food was exceptional, & Anna was a delightful & fun hostess for the tour. Highly recommend!
olgaG, Sep 2025
Amazing tour with local!our guide Natalie is the best! Knowledgeable, good talking about history and local tales with good sense of humor. It was very interesting to listen and enjoy deliciously food generously served in cute little restaurants. Ambience of this experience is really unforgettable!
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Monique_V, Sep 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our Lyon food walking tour with our guide Semman. He walked us through the heart of old town Lyon and enlightened us with the historical facts of the people, the culture and their food. We talked, laughed and ate our way through the evening. Fabulous experience and I highly recommend it. Come ready to eat!!
maryjane_m, Sep 2025
There 4 stops, cheese, then sausage, then seated with choice of one dish, then ice cream Very slow paced
Guide was great but I thought there would be more variety
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your guide! Since the tour is designed at a relaxed pace, there’s plenty of time to chat with the guide during the stops, they’re always happy to answer questions and share extra insights.
Regarding the variety of dishes, all menu items and stops are outlined in detail during the booking process, so there are no surprises. We understand it may not have met everyone’s expectations, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps others make an informed choice.
Steve_C, Sep 2025
Great overview of the food culture and history of the old communities of Lyon. It was an engaging, enjoyable and tasty tour with a nice mix of food and architectural history. Enjoyed it a lot.
Gregg_A, Aug 2025
Our guide, Elisabetta, was wonderful!
She was very friendly and knowledgeable. She really made the whole evening so enjoyable and fun. All of the food stops were delicious!
We loved it, the highlight of our stay in Lyon.
William_M, Aug 2025
Our guide was truly excellent, but this is an overhyped tour that promises gastronomic delights but delivers only disappointment. None of the individual components of the tour lived up to the hype. "Meeting one of the most famous sommeliers in Lyon" is a joke. You get only one measly glass of wine on this tour, at the charcuterie stop, but get none with your main course unless you buy it yourself! The restaurant only had four quenelles ready for our party of 5. The restaurant hastily made another, but it arrived undercooked and looked awful. We expected to visit the best brioche bakery in Lyon, but it was shut when we arrived - the guide produced a brioche from his bag and we were expected to eat it outside instead. We therefore didn't get to sample the other sweets promised. Our last stop was supposed to be to sample a local liqueur in a bar, but instead we were offered a liqueur-flavoured ice cream from a street vendor. The tour description is a complete work of fiction - save your money and use it to discover the gastronomic of Lyon yourself.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations, though we must clarify that several points raised in your review do not accurately reflect the tour we offer or the events of the day.
Our tours are designed with great care to highlight Lyon’s rich gastronomic heritage, and we work closely with respected local artisans and venues to provide an authentic and enjoyable experience. Regarding your specific comments:
The experience with the sommelier is indeed usually provided. However, due to the seasonal holiday of our partners, who are artisans and local shop owners, so they can't be replaced and have to close during their holiday, we needed to find an alternative that was equivalent in quality of the products. The wine bar where you had wine, charcuterie and cheese is one of the most beloved places by people from Lyon and even if there wasn't a person specifically for you to explain the wine you were drinking, the quality of the products can't really be questioned.
Wine with the main course is not included in the tour package, and this is clearly stated in the description. Guests are welcome to purchase additional drinks at their own discretion.
The issue with the quenelles was indeed an unfortunate one, and we sincerely apologize that one portion had to be prepared last-minute. This was a rare and unexpected situation, and we understand your disappointment.
The bakery stop had to be adapted due to an unforeseen closure, which we regret. However, our guide provided fresh brioche from the same establishment, maintaining continuity with the intended experience.
The sweet treats and liqueur sampling were also adapted slightly on this occasion, due to the seasonal closing period of our partners, being in August. While substitutions were made, they were carefully chosen to reflect the same local flavors and quality.
We always strive to provide the best possible experience, and when changes must be made due to circumstances beyond our control, our guides do their utmost to ensure guests still enjoy an excellent and memorable outing. Many of the elements you described as "missing" were in fact present, though perhaps not in the exact form you expected.
We respect your opinion, and we're sorry you left disappointed. However, it's important for future guests to know that the tour is far from the "fiction" described, and we encourage travelers to read the many positive reviews that reflect the care, quality, and authenticity we offer every day.
Shari_P, Jul 2025
It was as much about the history of Lyon as it was about the food. Our guide did a great job of showing us the interconnected nature of history and food.
Rebecca_B, Jul 2025
Nathalie was a cheerful and informative guide, and took us to eating establishments in Lyon that we would not have known about. It was helpful having someone to explain the culture and history of the city, and the food was delicious!
Christopher_B, Jul 2025
Very informative and delicious tour! Learned a lot about Lyon history through food. Guide Tone was super engaging and knew his stuff.
Michelle_L, Jul 2025
Tone was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable and made the experience special. The food was very good!
Sandra_B, Jul 2025
Semaan was a wonderful tour guy! Friendly, full of knowledge and encouraged questions and conversations. It was obvious that he is liked by the establishments owners that we visited. Oh and the food was a tasty delightful experience.
Bonnie_S, Jul 2025
Tour was great. Very interesting and delicious. The guide was excellent. All of the stops we made were well thought out.
Francesca_P, Jul 2025
This tour is AMAZING- you get to try some very delicious dishes and learn about the food culture in Lyon. Expect to be surprised. I will say there was only one dish that my husband and I did not care for...not a huge deal because we ate plenty of other yummy things on the tour...so come hungry!
Kristen_S, Jun 2025
We met up with our guide Elizabet, and she showed us all around Vieux Lyon, with really excellent stops to sample everything yummy and original that Lyon had to offer. Lots of back stories and tips to make it super enjoyable. Awesome food choices, and some even to take back with us. The group was small and really fun. I enjoyed everything about this tour, and would do it again!
Tony_S, Jun 2025
This was a fun experience. Highly recommended. The stops along the tour were so interesting and the location owners were extremely nice and welcoming. Our guide was outstanding as well.
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