Pastries & Stories of Lyon with a Local Guide
Overview
This guided pastry tour is made for food lovers who want to discover the city through its most indulgent traditions with Anna, your local foodie friend in Lyon.
You’ll taste some of the finest French and Lyonnais pastries from buttery pastries to the best praline brioche in town. All of the venues are carefully selected from local artisans appreciated by locals.
Along the way, Anna shares fun anecdotes, the fascinating history behind each dessert, and cultural facts about the city.
This is more than just a tasting, it’s a journey through French pastry culture, guided by Anna who knows all the best spots (and stories!).
Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth who also wants to explore the hidden corners of Lyon
Included:
Pastries
Tasting
Water
Excluded:
Tips
Bring some extra water!
What's Included
- Snacks All the tastings of pastries are included.
Meeting Location
Place Saint-Paul
69005 Lyon, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1 Place de l'Hôpital
69002 Lyon, France
What To Expect
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Place du Change
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Traboules du Vieux Lyon
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Hotel Dieu
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for vegan, lactose or gluten intolerant.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Activity code: C-5575227P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. All the tastings of pastries are included.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Pastries & Stories of Lyon with a Local Guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for vegan, lactose or gluten intolerant.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Pastries & Stories of Lyon with a Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksAll the tastings of pastries are included.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for vegan, lactose or gluten intolerant.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
