Top Lyon Food & Drink

Tour and taste your way around Lyon on this half-day Old Town food tour. Save hours researching where to find the best local food, and instead, have insider knowledge from your guide. Meet local producers, and learn about Lyon’s wonderful gastronomy scene. You won’t have to worry about translation problems—your guide translates for you, as you enjoy several tastings throughout the day.

Meet and talk with local artisans as you sample their cuisine on this afternoon food tour that offers access to people and places only locals know. Savor more than 10 local specialties over four separate stops as you stroll among the murals and alleyways of Old Town, Lyon’s UNESCO district. On the menu: wine, beer, cheese, cold cuts, brioche, chocolate and ice cream.

Thanks to our gastronomic tour you will have an overview of the gastronomic tradition of this beautiful city and feel like a true Lyonese walking through the streets and tasting delicious typical dishes guided by a local friend.

You will learn all about the Art de Vivre à la Lyonnaise, and you will be tasting local specialities in a friendly atmosphere. You will be offered the best and most authentic local sweets and pastries, a selection of cheeses, as well as a traditional Lyonnais hot dish, associated with tastings of white and red wines from the region. Tasty and generous, you will not only experience a Food Tour but an incredible and memorable culinary adventure.

Part of the Rhône Valley wine region, Côtes du Rhône produces some of the most renowned wines in France, most notably its full-bodied reds. On this tour, enjoy an intimate tasting experience at two wineries in the Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie appellations, meet the winemakers, and sample a variety of Côtes du Rhône wines.

Take off from Lyon, and make your way to the beautiful southern area of the wine-producing Beaujolais region. First, journey into the heart of a vineyard, and taste three wines and a pastry. Then, pass by the 12th-century village, Omingt, to see its medieval monuments, and end your tour at a winemaker’s estate with some more tastings on the agenda.

This 2.5-hour electric bike tour shows you the best of Lyon. Hop on your bike and cruise past the old city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Place Bellecour with its statue of Louis XIV; the colorful Croix Rousse tunnel; the banks of the Rhône, and more. Stop to enjoy a glass of wine with rosette sausage, local cheeses, cured ham, and cake in France’s culinary capital.

Discover Lyon’s highlights, and wend your way past major landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage sites alike, on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in the afternoon at the Bartholdi Fountain, and set off on foot. Over the course of several hours, you’ll learn all about the city’s history and gourmet traditions, will stroll through Vieux Lyon (its Old Town), will travel by funicular up Fourvière Hill, and more.

The perfect introduction to France’s history-filled city, this hop-on hop-off tour of Lyon makes stops at several attractions. Enrich your visit with audio commentary in multiple languages as you listen to anecdotes about the city, its people, and its heritage. Your pass is valid for the whole day, so you can get down—and back on—as many times as you’d like.

On this half-day, wine-lovers tour from Lyon, you’ll follow the trail of Syrah and Viognier grapes through France’s northern Rhône wine region. Travel in a luxury, WIFI-equipped minibus to the celebrated wines’ original terroir. Visit the wine cellar of a scenic local estate in the Rhône Valley, stroll through panoramic vineyards in the village of Ampuis, and visit an exclusive winery in the Condrieu.

Immerse yourself in French culture on a four-hour small-group tour of Rhone Valley cheese and wine producers. Visit an authentic French farm where you meet local cheese producers and pick up some Rigotte de Condrieu - a subtly flavored goat’s cheese - to sample along with your wines. Next explore the Northern Rhone Valley and taste some of the most loved wines from the region in a picturesque vineyard. Avoid the hassles of driving and navigating and have a classically French experience on this tour.

Experience some of what makes France so famous for its food in this private tour of The Halles of Lyon - Paul Bocuse a historic covered market in one of the world’s food capitals. Meet local producers and learn inside secrets from your guide. Taste everything from pralines and macaroons, to locally made cheeses, dumplings, cured meats, and of course wine. This tour is ideal for visitors with a passion for food, who want to taste the flavors of Lyon.

Glide around Lyon’s UNESCO-listed historic center on an easy-to-use electric bike with this 2-hour guided bike tour. Cruise along the banks of the Rhône and Saône rivers, pedal around the lush Tête D’Or Park and zip through the dazzling Croix Rousse tunnel, with its unique sound and light show. Stop along the way to admire landmarks like Lyon Cathedral, stroll around bustling Bellecour square and discover little known monuments and local haunts.

Take in the sights of Lyon with an electric bike tour, an easy way to get around, while you sample some of what makes this the culinary capital of France. After stops in Lyon's UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Place des Terreaux and La Croix-Rousse, riding along the picturesque Rhône River, pause at a restaurant to taste regional specialties like locally-made cheeses and cured meats. Upgrade to the 4-hour tour to include a stop at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière where you'll get wonderful views over Lyon. Tour group size is limited to 10 for more personalized attention from your guide.

Explore France’s most picturesque wine region on an 8-hour tour from Leon. Complimentary transportation takes your small group of maximum eight people into the Golden Stones Country.  Meet the owner of a family winery and sample some of his best Beaujolais wines. Continue with a guided tour of medieval Pérouges, followed by free time to explore independently. Finally, relax on your way back to the city.

The Rhône Valley is one of France’s most renowned wine regions and opting for a private tasting tour means you’ll enjoy a more personalized experience. On this full-day tour from Lyon, enjoy wine tasting at local wineries in Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph, and Condrieu, and sample a variety of regional wines including Syrah and Viognier.

Discover the wines of France’s Rhône Valley on a full-day wine-tasting tour from Lyon. With a private guide, explore the Northern Rhône and visit several winemakers to learn about the winemaking process and the terroir. At each location, enjoy guided tastings of Côtes du Rhône wine for a better understanding of the world-famous region.

Discover the flavors of France’s Rhône Valley as you embark on a tasting tour from Lyon. With a private guide, visit a local farm to taste the rigotte de Condrieu goat’s cheese. Then, head to a wine estate in Ampuis to learn about the winemaking process and sample a few wines.

Immerse yourself in the wines of Burgundy, Beaujolais, and the Rhone Valley during this workshop held in a restored 19th-century silk factory in the Croix-Rousse neighborhood. You'll learn about the winemaking process from grape to glass, led by a wine educator who will be happy to answer any of your questions. Snacks and tastings of all the different varietals are included.

Beaujolais is renowned for its light red wines and this tour adds a fun twist to a wine tasting experience. Zip around the vineyards on a Segway, visit the medieval village of Oingt, and enjoy views of the French Alps. Finally, stop at a local wine cellar to sample a variety of Beaujolais wines, paired with tasty regional specialties.

Private Oenological Tour: Beaujolais and Tasting with a wine expert. Spend a day in the picturesque hills and valleys of the Beaujolais wine region with a wine expert. You will visit two Domaines Familiaux, dive into their cellars, discover the winemaking process, from the grapes to the glass, and taste delicious wines. You will also have time for a leisurely stroll in the medieval village of Oingt. First step: visit of two family domains. Discover the passion of families for wine by browsing their vineyards and their vats. Throughout the visit you will discover all the details of the winemaking process. Then we will arrive in Oingt and explore the steep streets of this charming village. You will have lunch in a gourmet restaurant, a magnificent view will allow you to take full advantage of the situation of this village of Pierres Dorées in Beaujolais.

Taken care of in our luxury vehicle, let yourself be driven by a professional on the road to the Crus des Côtes du Rhône. Throughout your trip, your oenological guide will tell you the story of a vineyard that has its roots in High Antiquity. This guided exploration through time and knowledge guarantees you a unique and remarkable experience. You also have the privilege of tasting the secrets of the most prestigious Crus of the Côtes du Rhône, through tastings commented by the winegrowers themselves. These anthology tastings are associated with a unique culinary experience. All of our Tours are ALL INCLUSIVE: transport with private driver, meals, tastings, oenological guide, visits, meetings with winegrowers,...

Discover the wines of the Northern Cotes du Rhone wine-growing region on a full-day, small-group tour. After a scenic drive from Lyon, start the experience with panoramic views in Vienne, and an introduction to the region’s many grape varietals. Next, stop at the birthplace of Syrah and visit the Cotes Rotie vineyards. Tour a winery, explore the barrel room, and taste three wines before stopping for lunch (own expense). Then visit two more wineries and taste over a dozen varietals.

Accueilli à l'entrée du Domaine par la famille Brisson dans parcelle de vigne de plus de 100 ans. Votre guide vous expliquera tout de l’histoire de la région, du Domaine et des méthodes de culture. Après avoir fait le tour de la propriété et arrivé dans la cave, vous saurez tout des méthodes de travail et de vinifications traditionnelles du Domaine. Dans la cave d’élevage voutée du 17ème vous découvrirez le travail du viticulteur sur l’élevage des vins. Enfin dans les caves du Domaine et dans la cave d’élevage du 17ème, vous apprendrez comment le fromage et le vin s’accordent parfaitement pour sublimer chacun d’eux. Vous découvrirez des accords étonnants. Le Fromage et le vin se subliment l'un l'autre pour faire émerger de l'union de ces deux produits artisanaux des saveurs originales.