Lyon Gastronomy Tour
Half a day of history and gastronomy with tastings & food market visit
- WITH
- Alex's TEAM | about the guide
Are you a bon vivant on the lookout for exceptional flavors? Do you want to find out more about the history and gastronomy of France’s second city? Accompanied by your guide and passionate artisans, you’ll enjoy a series of relaxed and convivial tastings of high quality products including cheeses, wines, macaroons, praline tarts, Coussin de Lyon (sweets made from chocolate and marzipan), crystallized flowers and more. Your gastronomy tour of Lyon would be incomplete without exploring the city’s indoor food market, Halles Paul Bocuse, a delightful foodie destination famous for its high-quality produce. Are you ready for a gourmet adventure blending history, architecture, anecdotes and gastronomy?
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Lyon
France -
4 hrs
DURATION -
12
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Half a day of history and gastronomy with artisanal tastings
- transport :
- By foot
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Light
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- no
- Kid friendly :
- Not adapted for children
- LANGUAGES:
- Français/French (native), Anglais/English (fluent), Italien/Italian (Bilingual)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 12
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Services of an experienced professional guide for 4,5 hours - All tastings: * 5 Lyonnais pork « charcuteries » + 1 glass of local red wine; * 1 small casserole of pike quenelle (soufflé) with crayfish sauce; * 3 regional cheeses + 1 glass of local white wine; * 1 macaron from Lyon; * 1 slice of praline tart or brioche with pralines de Lyon; * 1 chocolate « Coussin de Lyon »; * 1 glass of local sparkling wine Cerdon - Taxi to indoor food market (if hotel is in central location and for 3 people max; public transport otherwise) - Surprise gift
NOT INCLUDED
- Transport (if required) - Personal shopping
ITINERARY
This 4.5-hour tour will take you on an indulgent and historic journey through the center of Lyon (Bellecour, Vieux-Lyon, Cordeliers, Mercière and Jacobins) with numerous stops to sample local products including cheeses, wines, praline tarts and charcuterie. To finish the tour, you’ll hop in taxi to Lyon’s famous indoor food market, Halles Paul Bocuse. The tastings and exact itinerary will depend on the time of day or year, as well as the availability of the artisans. The food markets Les Halles is closed on Sundays
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Place Bellecour or your hotel
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Halles Paul Bocuse
about
your guide
Alex
Lyon
- languages :
- Français/French, Anglais/English, Italien/Italian
I was born and brought up in a town 50 km from Lyon, but I’ve always felt “Lyonnais”. After finishing my degree in modern languages at Lyon III University, I became an Italian teacher and then taught French in Italy. I also have 6 years of marketing experience. I’ve always loved history and art and I my first opportunity to test out my guiding skills came when my Italian students visited me in Lyon. I then started giving tours to Erasmus students at Lyon II University, so my passion for this amazing profession was born! Today, I’m a qualified professional guide. What can you expect during my tours? Lots of gastronomy, humor, anecdotes, participation and games. I like to create a fun and friendly atmosphere, and I’m fascinated by the origins of everything; from history, to languages and wines.
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