Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Tasting and Lunch Food Tour
Description
Discover the temple of Lyon’s gastronomy on a 2.5-hour guided food tour at the iconic Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. This legendary covered market is home to the most emblematic food houses and renowned artisans that have shaped Lyon’s reputation as the gastronomic capital of France. Led by a passionate local guide from a family-run Lyon-based company, this tour takes you behind the scenes of Lyon’s culinary traditions. You will visit carefully selected, historic stalls and enjoy a variety of sweet and savory tastings, which may include cheeses, cured meats, traditional dishes, local pastries, chocolates and macaroon and regional specialties (tastings vary by season). More than a simple food tour, this experience offers an authentic local perspective, warm storytelling, and genuine encounters with the people who keep Lyon’s food heritage alive. A convivial and immersive way to discover Lyon through its flavors.
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Dive into the heart of Lyon’s culinary excellence with a 2.5-hour insider tour of Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, the city’s iconic food market
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
Nathalie was an exceptional tour guide. Her historical knowledge of foods history in Lyon was delivered with such passion. Anyone visiting Lyon must do this tour. Thankyou Nathalie
Nathalie’s charm, dynamism and perfect English instilled knowledge in our menu without us noticing it. Flavored with tasting of excellent food and wines nothing could go wrong.
Nathalie was a simply exceptional guide in terms of her gastronomical knowledge and insights, conveying the essence of the best of French cooking and the importance of le terroir. She connected wonderfully with a group of Middle Schoolers for many of whom this was their first time tasting local specialties. She guided them expertly and kindly through the process of tasting oysters! I would heartily recommend Nathalie for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of this wonderful, world class venue. Bonne visite et bonne dégustation ! Merci beaucoup, Nathalie !
Natalie was a fantastic tour guide! This was not just a food tour, but there was so much history and linking current day Lyon life to the historical and cultural significance. The tour made us wish we were staying in Lyon for longer! One of our party felt lightheaded during the tour (it was 95 degrees outside), and Natalie made accommodations at each stop (made sure we had water and a chair, came with us to buy water and snacks). She was absolutely lovely, and her stories were so fun. She is obviously passionate about what she does. 10/10 would recommend!
Hello, Thank you for this wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that the tour gave you a deeper understanding of Lyon's history, culture and gastronomy—and even made you wish you had more time in the city 😊 Thank you for your kind words about Nathalie. She truly puts her heart into every tour, and her passion for Lyon, its food culture and its people shines through in every experience. We're also pleased to hear that she was able to adapt and take such good care of your group during the heatwave. Thank you for the recommendation! If you're already missing Lyon's culinary treasures, feel free to follow us on Instagram @lyonfoodtour 🍴
Emanuel is a passionate well-informed foodie who did an excellent job of explaining Lyon history and food.
Such a great time! We got to try everything from Lyon specialties to charcuterie. It was great to learn about Paul Bocuse and the hall itself as well. Manu was wonderful and did a great job of making sure everything was good with my food allergy.
Very good tour with the extremely friendly and helpful Nathalie
