As France’s gastronomic capital, Lyon is the perfect place to enjoy a gourmet food tour. This private tour takes you on a leisurely walk through the heart of Lyon to several shops and eateries to indulge in gourmet delights. Sample chocolates, cheese, pastries, charcuterie, wine and more, all hand-selected from your expert guide, who’ll reveal Lyon’s food culture and history along the way.
Meet at Place Bellecour in central Lyon in the late morning. Your guide, an expert local foodie, will lead you on a leisurely paced 3-hour walking tour through Lyon’s culinary hotspots to immerse you in the city’s rich culinary culture and heritage.
The gastronomic capital of France and perhaps the most revered culinary city in Europe, Lyon offers a wide range of gourmet eats, ranging from the most traditional to the most innovative and extraordinary. On this tour, your guide will ensure you taste the best Lyon has to offer by taking you to an array of passionate, top-quality vendors.
Visit local specialty shops, boutiques, markets and historic restaurants known as bouchons, which offer a traditional Lyonnais dining experience unique to the region. In between visits, admire Lyon’s historic buildings and monuments as you wander the atmospheric alleys of the Old Town. Your guide will reveal the secrets of the city’s traboules, or hidden passageways, which date back to the Renaissance and offer surprises around each corner.
Your last stop, the world-class covered markets of the Paul Bocuse Food Hall, will surely be a highlight. Here, you’ll sample tasty offerings from a renowned cheese monger, an acclaimed chocolatier and an expert wine producer, to name a few. Other sweet and savory tastings you'll enjoy on your tour include brioche pastries, olive oil, honey and charcuterie.
