Top Lyon Food & Drink

About the guides: • We are all students or graduates of the Paul Bocuse Institute and therefore obviously passionate about gastronomy! We will be very happy to share with you all our gastronomic knowledge • We speak English as well as French About the visit: • Group from 2 to 10 people • 6 to 8 gastronomic stops • Wine, cheese, charcuterie, seafood, chocolates, pastries to taste  Tips • Light breakfast to eat all tastings • Put on comfortable shoes and wide pants!

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.

About the guide: • We are all students or graduates of the Paul Bocuse Institute and therefore obviously passionate about gastronomy! We will be very happy to share with you all our gastronomic knowledge • We speak English as well as French About the visit: • Group from 2 to 10 people • 8 to 10 stops • Wines, beers, cheeses, cold meats, seafood, chocolates, pastries, ice creams to taste Tips • Light lunch to eat all tastings • Put on comfortable shoes and wide pants! • Take an umbrella in case of bad weather

With its hidden “traboules” passageways, Old Lyon is a joy to wander on foot. Uncover its culinary secrets and access places only locals know on this small-group tour with a foodie guide. Dine at a typical “bouchon Lyonnais” restaurant, taste foods from brioche to pralines, and (naturally) sample plenty of local wine. Choose between morning and afternoon departures to suit your schedule.

Have you ever heard about Paul Bocuse ? The chef who was considered as the Pope of the French Gastronomy, pioneer in its field, and owner of a restaurant with 3 Michelin stars during fifty-three years. By discovering « Les Halles Paul Bocuse » we offer you to discover a temple of the French and Lyonnaise Gastronomy. Get immersed into the best place to shop in Lyon : from « Lyonnaise Specialties » to Cheese and Wine tasting , you will have the opportunity to try some of the dishes that compose the typical french meal !

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the photogenic scenery of Lyon’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, and discover some of this famously gastronomic city’s most delicious bites, during a private walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and be sure to come hungry: your guide will lead you down traboules (narrow passageways) and to bouchons Lyonnais (traditional local bistros), and you’ll sample everything from brioche to pralines and beyond.

Explore Lyon’s hillside Croix-Rousse quarter by mini-train rather than foot on this city tram tour. Board the train with its panoramic windows and roof, and trundle through the village-like streets of this one-time silk workers’ district, famous for its boho atmosphere, markets, and wall murals. Admire the traditional townhouses and best-known murals depicting historical local scenes and figures, including the ‘Murs des Canuts,’ and ‘Fresque des Lyonnais.’ Multi-lingual audio guide included.

Spend an afternoon sampling delicious Beaujolais in the Crus wine region. Ride by striking scenery like the Mont Brouilly volcano and charming towns like Régnié, Morgon, and Fleurie. Take in views of the region from La Madone Chapel, then head to a family winery to learn about wine production and sample different wines. Visit a larger Chateau for an atmospheric tasting in a cellar filled with oak barrels.

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.

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.

Maximize your time in the vibrant Lyon with a Lyon City Card, your passport for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders of the city. Explore esteemed museums at your own pace and receive free admission to 22 of Lyon’s most popular cultural institutions. Enjoy free guided tours and river cruises; purchase souvenirs in sophisticated shops at a discount; and see free concerts and puppet shows with your indispensable card. Select from either a 1-, 2- 3-day or 4 day pass and receive a free brochure and map-guide to the city when you collect your card.

Spend half a day exploring Pérouges, one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages. Enter the town through the Porte d'en Haut gate and check out its 15th and 16th century homes, the Place des Tilleuls, and stunning views that reach across the Ain Valley all the way to the Alps. Enjoy a “galette,” the regional specialty, with a glass of cider before your tour concludes.

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.

About the guides: • We are all students or graduates of the Paul Bocuse Institute and therefore obviously passionate about gastronomy! We will be very happy to share with you all our gastronomic knowledge • We speak English as well as French About the visit: • Private tour that can go from 1 to 15 people • 6 to 8 gastronomic stops • Wine, cheese, charcuterie, seafood, chocolates, pastries to taste  Tips • Light breakfast to eat all tastings • Put on comfortable shoes and wide pants!

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.

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.

It would be a crime for wine enthusiasts to leave the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France without enjoying a winery or two. Spend a full day tasting the area’s top Macon and Beaujolais reds and whites on an 8-hour tour from Lyon. Delight in 11-12 wines, including Pouilly Fuissé, Pouilly Vinzelles, and Brouilly. With maximum eight people per group, you’re guaranteed to have an intimate, authentic, and immersive experience.

Meet your guide at your hotel in Lyon and get aboard his minivan for a wonderful 8 hours journey in the Côtes du Rhône world. The northern part of the Rhône valley is reputed for its exceptional wines, several of them being classed amongst the finest in France. On this intimate tour we will give both winemaker and you the wine taster the opportunity to meet up and share a few words about terroir. You will taste the best wines of the region and see beautiful vine landscapes !

Discover the history and culture of the Beaune and Burgundy vineyards on this private 9-hour tour from Lyon. Highlights include Côte de Nuit, the historic center of Beaune, the Gevrey-Chambertin winery, and Pommard. Wine tastings and round-trip private transport from Lyon hotels included. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary.

Explore the lyonnais terroir in 4 hours. On this back roads tour you will discover the fabulous wines of the Northern Rhône Valley and another local speciality, which is worth the trip for those people who love the “food & wine“ matching : the Rigotte de Condrieu, a goat cheese with a subtle and fragrant taste! Aboard our minivan you will see authentic and beautiful landscapes.