About this tour
Anna, a Lyon local who knows every corner of this city, guides you through the Old Town's hidden passageways whilst weaving food and history together over 2.5 hours. You'll sample charcuterie and wine in a family-run deli, bite into the city's finest praline brioche, eat a proper bouchon lunch, and finish with Coussin de Lyon—a pastry tied to the city's silk trade. Expect personal stories and neighbourhood spots that only someone who actually lives here would share.
Highlights
- Charcuterie and wine tasting in a neighbourhood deli
- Warm praline brioche from Lyon's best bakery
- Three-course meal in a traditional bouchon restaurant
- Navigate hidden traboules (Renaissance passageways)
- Silk-heritage Coussin de Lyon pastry finale
- Local tips and anecdotes from a resident guide
What to expect
You'll spend the first part of the walk learning how Lyon's food traditions took root, moving between small specialist shops in the Old Town. Anna stops to explain the stories behind what you're eating—why certain dishes matter here, how they've survived generations. The second half centres on eating: you'll sit down for proper meals rather than grab quick bites. Expect narrow medieval streets, some stairs, and a rhythm that feels more like following a friend around her neighbourhood than ticking boxes on a tourist itinerary.
Good to know
Bring water in warmer months. The tour includes all meals but not drinks beyond the initial wine tasting. Service animals welcome. Some sections involve Renaissance passageways with uneven ground—not suitable for those with spinal injuries. Public transport is within walking distance if needed.
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