Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine
Description
Food is undoubtedly one of Lyon's most beloved traditions. Since 1935, the city has been considered the world capital of gastronomy. When Lyon's culinary traditions were being forged, the famous "Mères Lyonnaises" (Lyonnaise Mothers) managed to turn Lyon cuisine into an institution. Today, male chefs dominate the scene, like the famous Paul Bocuse, however it is the women who evolved the renowned cuisine. Many of the recipes around the city are unchanged from their humble beginnings, meaning you'll have the opportunity to taste the culture and history that has turned Lyon into the culinary hub it is today. We'll guide you through this gastronomic journey infused with passion, history, and exquisite French food and wine. Find out why eating and drinking are not just a pastime in Lyon, but a way of life.
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Itinerary
Taste a selection of local charcuterie and cheeses with a glass of wine from a traditional 'Pot Lyonnais'. Learn about how these are made and why they are important in the region.
The oldest street of Lyon riddled with medieval buildings and its famous traboules.
Home of the famous Pink Pralines brioches
Beautiful XXIIth Century Cathedral that still bears the stigmates of the French war of Religion.
The largest pedestrianised city square in Europe, with a statue of Louis IX right in the heart of the Presqu'ile of Lyon. Here we pick up the 'secret sweet treat' from Voisin, a Lyon based chocolate shop, to enjoy at the end of the tour.
A hot dish main course and a glass of wine in a family run Bouchon that first opened nearly 100 years ago. You have a choice of typical Bouchon style dishes from the menu, covering meat, fish and vegetarian options.
Here we get an Expresso at one of Lyon's top coffee boutiques before heading back into the oldest part of the Hôtel-Dieu, to drink the coffees and taste the final 'secret' sweet treat to finish the tour.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- *We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours*
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Reviews(695)
We were in Lyon for a few days before our cruise and decided to have a Food Tour. Oliver was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and took us to places in the Old Town. We had a great time and sampled food. Also, Oliver told us about the history of Lyon.
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A great introduction to foods and awesome local shops along the way! It was quite hot in Lyon, but our guide Charlotte led us to shaded spots. May convince you to buy a pot of wine later (perfect amount for lunch for 2).
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Anns was a delight - a few too many sweet tastings but we loved her! Very fun.
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What a wonderful afternoon! Our guide Nathalie was personable and engaging, with a wealth of knowledge about lyon's history and food traditions. We all learned so much -- and had a great time! Highly recommend!
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Wonderful tour! Sib was an amazing guide and so enthusiastic about Lyon!
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Excellent tour, guide Anna was fantastic and very knowledgeable, high energy and very engaging. Excellent length of time, lots of historical facts and lovely food. Would highly recommend.
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Anna was a fantastic tour guide!
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Sib was excellent! Highly recommend. Great personality, informative, made the tour really fun.
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Nathalie was amazing and had great stories as well as all the history and facts. She really made us feel welcome and shared her love of Lyon’s cuisine
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What a great 3 hours or more with our lovely guide Ashe … she was so well informed of all things in Lyon and even had a bottle of cold water to hand out to us all on arrival , it was such a hot afternoon. It was for palate cleansing she said but so appreciated ! Had some great foods and sweet tasting along the way with wine tasting and the tour around Lyon was so informative. Highly recommend this tour ! Thankyou to Ashe who was so helpful to the questions put to her by us all and not allowing her respiratory Problems to stop her in that heat ! Well done you girl !!
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