Three-and-a-half-hour guided food tour starting at Place Saint-Jean, with lunch and water included.
Food Tour in Lyon: A Full Taste of France is run by Do Eat Better Experience and listed on Expedia. It is the longest of the standard walking food tours in Lyon, at about three and a half hours, and is priced at roughly €97 per person, around $109 USD. The tour starts at Place Saint-Jean in the 5th arrondissement, in front of the cathedral in Vieux Lyon, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Unlike snack-style tastings, this experience includes lunch, so it is designed to replace a midday meal. The listing also includes water and a series of tastings along the route. The format reflects the Lyon dining tradition, in which a long, structured meal of local specialities is the main event of the day, and the guided walk gives context on the dishes and on the district's history as it moves through the Renaissance old town. Visitors can expect savoury Lyonnaise cooking to dominate, with local sweet items or pastry appearing as part of the tastings. The exact venues and dish list are set by the operator and may change with the season, so the listing and confirmation email are the authoritative source. The price covers lunch, water and tastings; alcoholic drinks beyond what the operator provides, tips and personal purchases are not stated as included. The walking portion takes place on cobbled streets with some gradients, and the length of the tour means a moderate overall pace with seated eating stops. Group size is not given in the listing, so travellers who want a small group should confirm before booking. Dietary needs, including vegetarian requests and allergies, should be flagged at booking because lunch is a set experience and Lyonnaise cuisine commonly uses pork, offal and cream. As the tour is sold via Expedia, cancellation terms follow the platform's policy. The tour suits visitors with a free late morning and early afternoon who want a guided introduction to the city's food and a proper sit-down meal in one booking.
| Price | About €97 (about $109 USD) per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3.5 hours |
| Address | Place Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France |
What is included
- Lunch
- Water
- Tastings
Good to know
- Operator
- Name Do Eat Better Experience, Website https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/food-tour-in-lyon-a-full-taste-of-france-by-do-eat-better.a2118233.activity-details
Location
Place Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France
45.7604, 4.8271 View on map
Highlights
- Lunch included as part of the tour
- Starts at Place Saint-Jean beside the cathedral in Vieux Lyon
- Water and tastings of Lyonnaise specialities
- Longer 3.5-hour format with a guide
Tips for visiting
- Treat the tour as lunch and skip other meals beforehand.
- Flag vegetarian needs and allergies when booking; lunch is a set experience.
- Wear comfortable shoes for cobbled streets and gentle slopes.
- Confirm group size and tour language on the Expedia listing before purchase.
- Allow a full half-day, with nothing tightly scheduled straight afterwards.
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Frequently asked questions
Is lunch included in the Do Eat Better Lyon tour?
Yes. The listing states that lunch and water are included along with the tastings.
How long does the tour take?
The tour runs about three and a half hours, starting from Place Saint-Jean in Vieux Lyon.
How much does it cost?
The listed price is about €97 per person (around $109 USD).
Can vegetarians join?
Dietary needs should be raised when booking. Lyonnaise cooking is meat-centred, so options depend on what the operator can arrange.
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Food Tour in Lyon: A Full Taste of France (Do Eat Better)
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