Lyon gourmet tour

Embark on a three-hour food tour around the World Capital of Gastronomy, that is Lyon and enjoy an original food and city tour in the heart of the UNESCO district of Lyon. 

With our experienced food expert guide, you will start to discover the Old Town, a vibrant Renaissance district, where you will feel like you traveled to Italy. Whilst strolling in the picturesque streets bustling with life and history, you will be tasting traditional food samples from the colorful pink praline brioche, delicious local pastry, to the unique Coussin de Lyon (Lyonnaise Cushions). Your passionate guide will give you the best anecdotes, stories and recipes that made Lyon the food paradise that it is today.

After crossing the Saône River, you will explore the Presqu’île district, and discover amazing monuments, statues, and fountains along the way. We will offer you the possibility to taste the iconic French macaroon made by a famous lyonnaise pastry chef as well as unexpected new products created by newcomers at the forefront of culinary innovation.

And, of course, in Lyon, a food discovery includes stopovers to taste so delicious cure meats (charcuteries) and cheeses paired with a glass of local wine. 

Not necessary to choose between history and gastronomy, this very complete tour will connect you to Lyon on a personal level by tasting and learning about food, heritage, history….All that made the city renown in the whole world.