Lyon: Local Specialties Food Tour & Wine Tasting
5658733P2
5658733P2
5658733P2
5658733P2
5658733P2
5658733P2
5658733P2
Overview
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Wine-tasting workshop
- Bottled water
- Guided by a professional sommelier
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What you'll do
Over this two-hour food walk on the Croix-Rousse plateau, your sommelier shows you the neighbourhood the way a local lives it, you taste and you learn, rather than simply doing the tourist rounds. You'll meet at the Gros Caillou for the panorama over the city, then cross Place de la Croix-Rousse and head down the Grande Rue, the old high street of what was once a village of its own. As you go, your sommelier talks you through each Lyon speciality at the very moment you taste it. You'll pick your own charcuterie at the butcher's, try the famous pink praline at Maison Pralus, and choose a few cheeses at the cheesemonger's, slipping off the main street into the quiet lanes of the plateau along the way. The experience ends at Cave Tabareau, with a proper wine-tasting workshop, you'll learn to look at, smell and taste a selection of Rhône Valley and local wines, to understand where they come from and how to pair them with your finds. You'll leave a real expert of France's gastronomic capital !
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
Our tour guide and new friend, Louis, was exceptional! Saying he was knowledgeable is an understatement. He walked us through local routes of Lyon, explaining the history and also local cultural information. He was incredibly personable, walked with our pace, and made us feel immersed. He guided us to the best fromagerie and butcher shop, where he selected the most popular choices and he also asked us our preferences as well. We ended up at the most beautifully intimate cellar where we enjoyed our charcuterie. Louis walked us through how to pair specific wines with certain cheeses, he is a true sommelier! We ended up leaving with full bellies, full hearts, and a grocery bag full of wine and other goodies. We would come back to Lyon, just to do this tour again! 10/10 experience!
Our tour guide, Louis, was seriously the best. He was so informed of the ins and outs of Lyon. He took us to places that weren’t so crowded and we ended the tour with an intimate charcuterie and wine pairing experience. I reccommend you book this tour immediately! Louis was so knowledgeable about wine, a true Sommelier!!! He walked us through how to pair different wines with different cheeses and meats. We were left in awe! Louis was so personable and kind. He walked with our pace and made us feel like friends each step of the way. Please book!
We had so much fun on this tour! Louis is very personable and knowledgeable about wine pairings. Loved that it was a just our small group and Louis took his time with us and let us enjoy everything. Highly recommended!
So much fun! We learned a lot! Had some great wine and food and relaxed with a knowledgeable and friendly guide!
Louis was amazing! From the walk through the city and thorough explanations of its history, to showing us its boutique and special gastronomy throughout - it was so special. We were then educated about wine and how to pair it with the selected foods. He was so knowledgeable and we found it so easy to learn and understand the information he presented. If you are visiting Lyon, this is worth your time and money if you’re looking for something that is dedicated to the city and its history - but without the tourist traps! Thank you Louis, we hope to be back!
Louis was incredible and the wine experience was the clear highlight for our time in Lyon! Could not recommend the experience more highly, simply incredible knowledge and experience you will not find anywhere else. You cannot miss this!
Could not have been a better experience. We were able to try and pair half a dozen cheeses, a few charcuteries, and some pastries. Learned some history as well. Great time, 10/10.
Thank you, Louis, for this wonderful experience! We learned so many interesting things about wine and food pairings. The activity was informative, engaging, and really enjoyable. I highly recommend it 100%!
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN, FR
On which days does it run?
It runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat. Starts 10:00, 15:30, 17:30
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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