Private tour of old Lyon and tasting of local products
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Lyon Gourmet Tour

Lyon gastronomic walking tour with tasting and optional cooking class

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Clémence | about the guide

Since the literary critic Curnonsky has called it the world capital of gastronomy in 1935, the birthplace of famous chef Paul Bocuse has become the leading destination for all gourmets from all around the world. Discover the delicious specialties which make its fame, on a gourmet ride on the small peninsula and in the neighborhoods of Old Lyon and the Part-Dieu. Your delicious half-day will start in the boutique gourmet shops around the Place Bellecour. You will try the best local specialties such as the meats, cheeses, macarons, praline pie, wine, chocolate, poached pears... Your taste buds will be delighted! You will continue your walk in the historic district of the Old Lyon you will discover with your local guide. Then, it will be time for you to immerse yourself back into the Lyonnaise cuisine, going to the Famous Halles Paul Bocuse, best covered market of the city with an unrivaled reputation thanks to the quality of its products. On site you will discover and enjoy other local specialties and meet the sellers. To end your day on a creative touch, you will be able to attend a private cooking workshop where you will realize a 3-course menu to enjoy later. Otherwise, your guide will book for you an excellent local restaurant.

(1 reviews)
  • Lyon
    France
  • 3 hrs
    DURATION
  • 10
    MAX. No. ON TOUR

TOUR DETAILS

keywords :
transport :
By walk and by bus
ACTIVITY LEVEL :
Moderate
ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
yes
Kid friendly :
The tour is suitable for children of all ages.
LANGUAGES:
Espagnol/Spanish (fluent), Anglais/English (fluent), Français/French (native)
MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
10

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

- The price only includes the guide services.

NOT INCLUDED

- Food and tastings during the tour (minimum 20 euros/pers) - Cooking class (Without your guide, 55 euros for 3 hours with a 3-course menu, or 12 euro for 30 minutes with preparation and tasting accompanied by a glass of wine) - Transportation (2 euros bus ticket to go to the food market Halles Paul Bocuse )

ITINERARY

Starting from the Place Bellecour located on the peninsula, you will follow your guide who will take you for a 3-hour journey to discover the culinary secrets of Lyon. You will find the finest shops of specialties where you will be free to choose what you want to taste, and others where a tasting will be selected by the guide to help you discover the best of the local food. After your tasting, you will cross the Saône to discover the historic district of Old Lyon and its main attractions such as Palais de Justice, the Place Neuve Saint Jean, the rue du Boeuf, the St John Street and the Traboules. You will then go by bus in the district of La Part-Dieu to continue your tastings in the best covered market of Lyon known as Les Halles Paul Bocuse. Your day will end with a private cooking workshop or a booking in one of the best restaurants in Lyon.

WHERE AND WHEN?

MEET-UP LOCATION:
Bellecour, in front of the Lyon Tourism office
END OF TOUR LOCATION:
Food market Halles Paul Bocuse

about
your guide

Clémence

Lyon

languages :
Espagnol/Spanish, Anglais/English, Français/French

Guide-lecturer who graduated from Rennes University in 2010, I also hold a professional guide-interpreter license in French, English and Spanish. I chose this profession because when I was a child, I would often do tours with my parents while on vacation, and I was fascinated by the idea of not being in an office and to work in a historic site. Meeting and exchanging with interesting and curious people is what I enjoy most in my job. During my tours, I like to share my passion for heritage, architecture, history and oenology... Originally from the Hautes-Alpes and living for many years in Lyon, I know all the secrets of the Gaul capital and I would be happy to help you discover it, between cultural heritage and gastronomic tours. But I can also take you to explore the Rhône-Alpes region with the discovery of Beaujolais, as well as Ain and Isère... There is so much to see!

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1 reviews

average rate :
UTF
France - 29.03.2016

"Clémence was very knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed her tour very much! She kept us on time which I knew was good but we wish it could have gone on longer. A full day, with lunch of course, would have been great! Written before the UTF site launch"

Lyon Gourmet Tour Private tour of old Lyon and tasting of local products
Rated 5.0/ 5stars based on 1 customer reviews
Product description: Since the literary critic Curnonsky has called it the world capital of gastronomy in 1935, the birthplace of famous chef Paul Bocuse has become the leading destination for all gourmets from all around the world. Discover the delicious specialties which make its fame, on a gourmet ride on the small peninsula and in the neighborhoods of Old Lyon and the Part-Dieu. Your delicious half-day will start in the boutique gourmet shops around the Place Bellecour. You will try the best local specialties such as the meats, cheeses, macarons, praline pie, wine, chocolate, poached pears... Your taste buds will be delighted! You will continue your walk in the historic district of the Old Lyon you will discover with your local guide. Then, it will be time for you to immerse yourself back into the Lyonnaise cuisine, going to the Famous Halles Paul Bocuse, best covered market of the city with an unrivaled reputation thanks to the quality of its products. On site you will discover and enjoy other local specialties and meet the sellers. To end your day on a creative touch, you will be able to attend a private cooking workshop where you will realize a 3-course menu to enjoy later. Otherwise, your guide will book for you an excellent local restaurant. Customer reviews:
Lyon Gourmet Tour ,
5/ 5stars
"Clémence was very knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed her tour very much! She kept us on time which I knew was good but we wish it could have gone on longer. A full day, with lunch of course, would have been great! Written before the UTF site launch"