9 Food Tours in Lyon Worth Booking

1.Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 603 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $92Our pick

Walk Lyon with an English-speaking local guide and taste regional wine, Rosette de Lyon, quenelle, sweets, praluline, and fine chocolate. The 3.5-hour tour visits four or more food stops, includes a full meal’s worth of tastings, and stays small with no more than 12 people.

“Great food and substantial portions. Guide was very knowledgeable and obviously proud of her city. A lot of good tips about shopping, eating and visiting other spots in the city.”

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2.Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Fine Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 575 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Walk from Temple du Change through Vieux Lyon and across Place Bellecour, tasting charcuterie, cheeses, praline brioche, a bouchon main dish, wine, chocolate, and coffee. English-speaking guides such as Nathalie, Oliver, Charlotte, and Ash add local history and practical food tips.

“This Lyon food tour, led by our fantastic guide Anna, was a delicious journey through local delicacies like pralines, cheeses, wines with a full lunch. Anna filled the time between stops by sharing rich history and engaging stories that made us feel like we were dining with friends rather than on a tour. From the amazing food to Anna's brilliant insights and humor, it was a memorable, informative, and well-worth-the-cost experience that we highly recommend.”

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3.Vieux Lyon Food Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 453 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Walk Vieux Lyon with a French- or English-speaking guide such as Nathalie, Shirine, Nico, or Manu. Visit five local food businesses, taste about 14 specialties equal to lunch, and connect Lyon’s food traditions with its cathedral, silk-trade passageways, and medieval streets.

“This was an amazing tour of Lyon! Lots of interesting facts, wonderful places to eat and a very enjoyable afternoon filled with great information and food! Highly recommend~”

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4.Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 395 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend four hours walking through Lyon’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Nathalie, Shirine, Nico, and Nate pair cheese, charcuterie, wine, bouchon food, gelato, and praline tart with stories about Lyon’s silk trade, passageways, and food culture.

“Nathalia was tremendous! Tour visits many food places - tasty cheese shop, awesome dried meats, wine, plus the walking part of the tour and the oration made for a great experience!!!”

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5.Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 223 reviews · 3h 30m · from $99

Spend 210 minutes walking from Place Saint-Jean through Vieux Lyon, stopping at food shops, historic eateries, and restaurants. Guides such as Nathalie, Elisabetta, Semaan, and Anna explain Lyon’s food traditions in English or French. Expect at least four tastings, one alcoholic drink, and enough food for dinner.

“The tour is essential to understanding Lyon and its food.”

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6.Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Food Tastings & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 198 reviews · 3 hours · from $102

Spend three hours walking from Vieux Lyon to the Presqu’île, stopping for six or more tastings, including Canut-style food, pastries, seasonal dishes, cheese, wine, and a secret Lyonnais treat. English-speaking guides such as Ash, Charlotte, Rosie, and Anna add local history and dining tips.

“Rosie was outstanding!! The perfect tour guide. Knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating. The perfect day!”

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7.Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 198 reviews · 3 hours · from $88Best value

Spend three hours walking Vieux Lyon with an English- or French-speaking guide such as Nathalie, Manou, or Eric. Visit traboules and local food shops for four tasting stops featuring sausages, cheeses, wine, praline pie, chocolate, beer, or seasonal ice cream.

“Axel was an excellent guide - the tour was a really fun way to see a bit of the city and learn about its history while also trying some of the local & regional food. Highly recommended.”

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8.Lyon Old Town Food Tour: Full French Meal with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 3h 30m · from $99

Spend 210 minutes walking from Place Saint-Jean through Vieux Lyon, its traboules, and the Presqu’île. Your English-speaking guide leads at least four tastings, which may include praluline, quenelle, cheese, charcuterie, chocolate, local sweets, and a regional drink. Expect a full meal, city history, and a small group of up to 12.

“Nathalie is wonderful, giving us some history, architecture, and non-food culture in addition to the food. She ended by sending us tips on local restaurants, shopping, and sights. Much more than expected.”

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9.Old Town Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $141

Walk Lyon’s Saint Jean district with an English-speaking guide such as Ira, Helen, or Catherine. Visit traboules, see the cathedral, sample six to eight French and Lyonnaise specialties, and learn how bouchons shaped the city’s food culture. Groups are limited to 10.

“Cancelled my tour on the day and have still not refunded despite numerous messages.”

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