Duration
3h 30m
Best Time
Any time
Entry
EUR 6-12 - Verified Apr 2026 ✓
Closures
Closed on Monday
About Lyon Food Tour
A guided food tour in Lyon is the fastest way to understand why the city has the food reputation it does. A good Lyon tour covers the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse (with tasting at the market stalls: Saint-Marcellin cheese, oysters, charcuterie), a certified bouchon for the classic dishes (salade lyonnaise, quenelles, cervelle de canut), a wine bar for a Beaujolais or northern Rhone pour, and a praline tart stop. 3-4 hours, EUR 70-95 per person with most food included. Morning tours let you see the market at its best. The guides at the better operators are Lyonnais who can explain the bouchon certification system and argue convincingly about which quenelle is the best in the city.
Insider Tips
Morning tours (starting 9-10 AM) are best: the Halles market is at full activity. EUR 70-95 per person with most food included. Do not eat breakfast first. Ask the guide which bouchon has the best quenelles in the city that week. Book at least 3 days in advance in peak season (April-June, September-October).
Practical Details
Getting There
Skip the queue: Book tickets online to avoid the ticket line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 3h 30m.
Lyon Food Tour is in the Presqu'ile neighborhood of Lyon. The address is 2 Pl. Benoît Crepu, 69005 Lyon, France. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.
Closed on Monday. Check the official website for holiday closures and special hours.
