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- English
- French
Do Eat Better Experience Lyon Food Tour is a walking tour around the old town. You will be guided by a Local Expert who's able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and any other relevant curiosity.
Our Food Tour will introduce you to typical Lyon food. You’ll get to see the most central parts of the city, but you’ll also get more secret tips from a local guide. If you want to learn about the culture and history of the city, while tasting delightful specialties, this food tour certainly won't leave you hungry for more!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please, meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Lyon Food Tour in Place Saint Jean, near the fountain in the middle of the square.
Please, bear in mind that the end point may slightly change according to the availability of our partners.
Itinerary
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Lyon (Pass by)
Our tour guide will meet you at the meeting point and will show you the city while tasting all the typical food. The tastings here described can change according to the season and the availability of our partners.
Admission ticket free -
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Let's start your culinary journey in a wine bar near the Saint Jean Cathedral, one of the most iconic landmarks of the Old Lyon. Here, you will begin with a classic French aperitif! You will sip a refreshing glass of local wine while indulging in a delicious cheese tasting, with various types of cheese from Rhone region but not only!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Near Place du Change, a small square that reminds of the trading history of Lyon, you will understand why this city is the gastronomic capital of France. The reason is crystal clear if you take a look at the variety of local ingredients, such as charcuterie. Inside a local boutique, you will be guided into discovering some of the most famous charcuterie varieties.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Traboules du Vieux Lyon
Let's discover the famous hidden passages of Lyon old town: the traboules! These covered narrow streets connect one building to another and were used to transport goods or to seek protection in time of war or fights. And after the discovery of this secret gem, have a seat in a beautiful traditional restaurant, also known as bouchon, and try one of the most iconic dishes of the Lyonnais gastronomy: the quenelle!
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
The best dessert in Lyon is absolutely the Praluline: a soft brioche filled with tasty pralines, typical candies made of almond covered by a pink sugar coat. You will have a taste of this special dessert in one of the historical boulangerie in town!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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You will end your tour near the river, in a bar that's one of the most popular among the Lyonnaise youth. Here, you will have a glass of a regional liquor, made with herbs who were supposed to cure every disease. Come and discover its recipe with us!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and French during the tour
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and French during the tour
- Please contact us for any food restriction before booking
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Non alcoholic options are available.
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
- Vegetarian options are available
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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