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Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Traboules
Try 6 to 8 Lyonnaise delicacies and explore hidden passageways with your local foodie guide!
3 h 30 min
Max 12 Guests
They say Lyon's secret passageways, the traboules, were built for silk transport...we, however, will be using them to get to the next pastry faster. Innovation at its finest! Join us for a food, walking tour through Lyon's historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and discover why it's known as the gastronomic capital of France. Follow your local guide through a fascinating network of shortcuts with 6 to 8 stops for tasting wine, cheese, pastries, and other other Lyonnaise specialties.
What's included
Expert English-speaking guide
6-8 regional food tastings
Local wine sample
Secret traboules (passageways)
UNESCO district access
Artisan bakery visit
Guide tips
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Saint Jean Cathedral
Meet your guide at the 12th-century Saint Jean Cathedral. This landmark serves as the heart of the district. Gather here to begin the culinary walk through the narrow streets of the old city.
Rue Saint Jean
Walk along Rue Saint Jean to visit celebrated artisans. This pedestrian zone is lined with Renaissance buildings. Stop to taste freshly baked French bread and regional pastries like pink praline brioche.
Secret traboules
Navigate the secret traboules of Vieux Lyon. These Renaissance-era passageways were historically used by silk weavers to stay dry. You follow your guide through private corridors to see their unique architecture.
Taste regional delicacies
Taste a selection of regional cheeses and specialty meats. Listen as your guide explains how these ingredients formed the city's reputation. Each bite offers a look into French culinary history.
Dine at a traditional bouchon lyonnais
Enjoy a sit-down tasting at a typical bouchon lyonnais. These traditional taverns are known for their rustic atmosphere. Sample a characteristic dish with a glass of local wine in a historic setting.
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Fri, 15 May 2026
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