Discover Lyon's Food and History with a Local Guide!
Description
Join me, Anna, your local foodie friend in Lyon, for a gourmet and cultural walk through the historic Old Town. This isn’t a big company tour. It’s a small, authentic experience led by someone who actually eats, lives and breathes this city every day. During this 2.5-hour experience, I’ll mix 50% food, 50% history as we wander through hidden traboules, hear stories of the origin of food, and taste some of Lyon’s most iconic specialties. We’ll start with charcuterie and cheese paired with a regional wine in one of my favorite family-owned delis. Then you’ll try a warm Praline brioche (the best in town), enjoy a generous typical dish in a traditional bouchon, and finish with the famous Coussin de Lyon, inspired by the city’s silk heritage. Along the way, I’ll share my personal anecdotes, local tips, and all the little gems you won’t hear on big agency tours, so you leave full of great food and great stories. Included: Meal Not included: Tips Bring some extra water (in summer)
Tour Options
Itinerary
Discover the Cathedral saint jean de Baptiste and its unique architecture
Get an introduction of Temple of change
Discover the history behind the secret passages of Lyon
Discover the local brioche that everyone is crazy about!
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(37)
My partner and I had a wonderful time with Anna exploring Lyon and its wonderful foods! She was a wonderful source of knowledge and you could tell the community really appreciates her as they all greeted her as we passed by. The food she took us to was all wonderful quality and I loved learning more about Lyon and its food - I even enjoyed being quizzed about it later! And Anna was especially wonderful in taking such good care of us in this heat wave to keep us shaded and hydrated. Could not recommend this tour more!
Thanks Anna. I took a private tour around old parts of Lyon last week. Anna was a great guide with excellent English & knowledge of the old parts of Lyon. It was raining the day of the tour but we were able to take shelter on our wonderings from place to place. The restaurants we visited were very welcoming & hospitable. I would highly recommend using Anna for a tour around the old parts of Lyon city Thanks Catherine
A great couple of hours with Anna. She was warm, thoughtful and was super responsive with follow up help. She was particularly interested in introducing us to the specialties of Lyon, and coupled it with some local history that was entertaining and informative.
I had high expectations going into the tour and Anna blew them away. She was so personal with our group and made us feel right at home. She has a great knowledge for the food and history of Lyon making this tour an incredible experience for our group. She even gave food recommendations to try outside of the tour and it became one of our favorite meals we had the entire trip. I would recommend doing this tour early in your stay in Lyon as Anna will help you gain a better appreciation and idea of what to look for while eating your way through the city. I could not recommend this experience more 10/10.
An experience really at the top , being Lyonnais of origin, Anna knew with my colleague to discover some secrets of the city of Lyon and especially its gastronomic heritage!! Thank you again for this beautiful day!
Merci beaucoup David pour votre retour ! Je suis contente de vous avoir pu faire (re)découvrir la ville !
A great introduction to the foods and sights of Lyon. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Anna and learnt so many details that we would not have otherwise. The food was tasty, the tour itself a good pace and Anna is interesting to chat to.
Hello Wendy! It was lovely to have you on the tour and I'm glad you left Lyon full of stories and with a full stomach! All the best and hope to see you soon!
Anna was a brilliant tour guide and we very much enjoyed the tour. She spoke excellent English and is very knowledgeable. The food was delicious. Anna even arranged a little Happy Birthday celebration as it was my mum’s 80th birthday on the same day. The 2.5hrs was well paced and fun; I’d have no hesitation in recommending this tour
Hello Lucie! It was really nice to have your family on the tour! I'm glad your mum enjoyed the small surprise birthday at the restaurant! All the best and hope to see you soon in Lyon!
Highly recommend doing this as soon as you arrive in Lyon. Anna knows everything about the history and its food of Lyon. It was such a learnful experience. I had such a Great time with Anna and learned so much. Thank you again for the Great time!
We really enjoyed this food tour led by Anna. In addition to sampling some fantastic food and providing great recommendations for eating out in Lyon Anna provided us with a history lesson. She is really knowledgeable and we found it really interesting to understand a bit about Lyon’s past.
Thank you so much for your nice review about the tour! Hope to see you soon in Lyon! Best
This was so much fun! We got to try some of Lyon's most well-known dishes and gained a lot of information on what and where to eat to help us throughout the rest of our stay. Anna is really knowledgeable and her love for the food and history of Lyon really comes through.
Hello Jessica! thank you so much for your nice review! I hope you had a nice time!
