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Discover Lyon’s highlights, and wend your way past major landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage sites alike, on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in the afternoon at the Bartholdi Fountain, and set off on foot. Over the course of several hours, you’ll learn all about the city’s history and gourmet traditions, will stroll through Vieux Lyon (its Old Town), will travel by funicular up Fourvière Hill, and more.
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Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
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Lyon’s old town is riddled with secret passageways and history. This immersive, guided walking tour begins at the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral and takes you through the traboules (covered passageways used by silk workers to transport fabrics), to present-day silk workshops, and the Museum of Cinema and Miniatures, before finishing up at the Grand Hotel Dieu, formerly the city hospital, now a luxury hotel and shopping complex.
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Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
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Most travelers think they’ve seen Lyon after walking through Vieux Lyon or tasting a bouchon meal. But what if I told you that the true charm of the city hides behind quiet courtyards, secret passages, and stories whispered through its cobblestone streets? Lyon reveals itself slowly and only to those who know where to look. Without a local guide, it’s easy to miss the city’s heartbeat. You might admire the Renaissance façades but overlook the hidden traboules. Lyon isn’t just about what you see, it’s about what you feel, and exploring alone means missing the warmth and rhythm of its everyday life. That’s why this Walking Tour in Lyon makes all the difference. Your local guide adapts to your curiosity, leading you through iconic sights and secret corners only locals know. Together, you’ll uncover Lyon’s beauty, history, the one most travelers never find.
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Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
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Lyon flies more under the tourist radar than it should—with UNESCO sites aplenty, 2,000 years of visible architecture, and some of the country’s best foodie experiences, the city’s one world-class adventure. You’ll learn about and see all the best spots on this walking tour, your local guide leading the way from the neighborhood of Croix-Rousse to the famous Vieux Lyon.
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Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
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Take a walk through Lyon's history with a private guide, and discover the small French city as it was during Roman days. You'll learn about the city's architecture and culture through curiosity-packed commentary that's sure to keep your interest piqued as you explore. Stories of Lyon lions and secret city passageways are among the highlights.
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Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour
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A truly private tour : This experience is 100% private: only you and your group — no strangers, no fixed routes, no imposed pace. Access to non-public traboules : Explore historic traboules that are normally closed to the general public, in Vieux Lyon and Croix-Rousse, thanks to a licensed and authorized local guide. Living history, not tourist storytelling : Discover the key role of the silk workers (Canuts) and the French Resistance during World War II, through the secret passageways that shaped Lyon’s history. A flexible itinerary, tailored to you : The walk adapts to your interests: architecture, medieval history, local life, or UNESCO World Heritage. Led by a local expert : Your tour is guided by a licensed professional guide, specialized in private and cultural tours in Lyon. Carefully selected traboules : With over 500 traboules across the city, this tour focuses on the most meaningful and historically rich ones — many outside conventional tourist routes
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Unique Tours Lyon: Private Walking Tour of the Traboules
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Travelers that want to avoid a crowded tour bus—but see more than with a typical walking tour—shouldn't miss this comfortable, pedicab tour in Lyon. As you cruise through the heart of the city, see top attractions, from bustling Place Bellecour to the historic Theatre des Celestins and Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste. Along the way, learn about Lyon's history from your guide, and see some of the city's ancient hillside passageways, called traboules.
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Discover Lyon in an Unusual Way
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Explore Lyon's profound World War II narrative, where every street and square whispers stories of courage and resistance. The city stands as a living monument to human dignity, transforming historical trauma into a powerful testament of hope. From the secret stairways of Cour des Voraces to the silent tributes like Le Veilleur de Pierre, Lyon reveals layers of heroism hidden within its urban landscape. Walk Rue Victor-Hugo and Place Bellecour, where ordinary citizens became extraordinary resistance fighters. Visit the CHRD Lyon to delve into the raw, unfiltered stories of those who defied Nazi occupation. Saint-Nizier Church and Hôtel de Ville bear witness to Lyon's unbreakable spirit, while murals and historic sites transform urban spaces into powerful historical narratives. Each location is a chapter in a remarkable story of human resilience where art, heritage, and imagination intersect to honor those who fought for freedom against overwhelming odds.
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Lyon WWII and Resistance Tour with Audio Guide
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Visit the streets of old Lyon by bicycle taxi and admire the historical monuments that abound. A fun alternative to being cooped up in a coach, the bike taxi offers an unobstructed view and an eco-friendly solution. Book a bike taxi for two adults and a child under six and, if you want a longer excursion, upgrade to also include the Presqu'île and the banks of the Rhône River.
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1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon
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From antiquity to contemporary, experience the Museum of Fine Arts. Explore the world-class collection from ancient Egypt to paintings by Monet and Picasso. Step inside the Saint-Pierre Palace and see artistic expression from ancient Greece, including the Kore sculpture. Listen to an audio guide as you uncover ancient Egyptian death rituals and see a funerary mask and coffin. Take a snap of ‘The Flight into Egypt’ painting by Nicolas Poussin, and admire the Renaissance collection of ceramics. Afterwards, enjoy an audio tour of the top sights of Lyon. While you explore the Capital of Lights, hear stories about Saint Jean-Baptiste Cathedral, Place des Terreaux and more. Photography credits to: Blandine Soulage
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Lyon Museum of Fine Arts Ticket and Audio Guide
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We will start by discovering the emblematic places of Poitiers, passing in front of the Sainte Radegonde church and its mysterious princess, Place Leclerc or even Saint-Pierre Cathedral. I will then guide you through the secret streets of Poitiers where you will discover unsuspected mansions, but also alleys steeped in history. This active walk will be enhanced with explanations on the city's exceptional town planning, but also with little-known anecdotes. Together, we will navigate the mazes of History and above all, the mystery that surrounds the walls of our beautiful city.
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Poitiers: Private tour of the historic city centre
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Spend half a day exploring Pérouges, one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages. Enter the town through the Porte d'en Haut gate and check out its 15th- and 16th-century homes, the Place des Tilleuls, and stunning views that reach across the Ain Valley all the way to the Alps. Enjoy a “galette,” the regional specialty before your tour concludes.
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Pérouges Medieval Village Private Trip with Tasting from Lyon
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Take off from Lyon and make your way to the beautiful southern Beaujolais region. First, journey into a vaulted cellar for an introduction to wine tasting with two distinct wines and a local pastry. Then, pass by the 12th-century village, Oingt, to see its medieval monuments, and end your tour at a winemaker’s estate with more tastings.
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Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon
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Immerse yourself in the old-world charm of Lyon on this private walking tour. Discover the cultural, historical, and architectural highlights that afford the city its UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Wander through Old Lyon and uncover its hidden passageways, marvel at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and peek behind the curtain of the city’s puppet shows with a visit to the Guignol Puppet Museum.
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Lyon UNESCO: Private walking tour
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This small-group e-bike tour shows you the best of Lyon and lets you cover more ground in less time than walking would. Hop on your bike and cruise past the old city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the famous Fresque des Lyonnais (a celebrated mural), the gardens of the Musée des Confluences, the Saône river, and more. Your local guide has tales to entertain and educate you as you pedal.
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3h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide
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Experience both the well-known landmarks and hidden corners of Lyon on this private walking tour led by a local host. After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire so we can match you with a guide who tailors the day to your pace and interests. From secret traboules in Vieux Lyon to hillside gardens, riverside quays, and street art in Croix-Rousse, your experience will be as layered and personal as the city itself. Private, fully personalized walking tour of Lyon Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the day to your interests Wander traboules and Renaissance courtyards in Vieux Lyon Discover quiet gardens, murals, and riverfront hideaways Flexible pace guided by a local who adjusts in real time
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Custom Private Walking Tour in Lyon with Local Guide
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Take in the sights of Lyon with an electric bike tour, an easy way to get around, while you sample some of what makes this the culinary capital of France. After stops in Lyon's UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Place des Terreaux, and La Croix-Rousse, riding along the picturesque Rhône River, pause at a restaurant to taste regional specialties such as locally made cheeses and cured meats.
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4h Complete Lyon Experience: E-Bike, Food Tasting & Old Town Walk
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Traboules are a unique feature of the city of Lyon. Since when, how and why do they exist? We will plunge together into the atmosphere of different eras, passing through about twenty typical traboules. During a trip, we will discuss various aspects and anecdotes of the city's history. Discovery, thrill and passion guaranteed!
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Tour of Lyon through its traboules
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Lyon is known for its historic neighborhoods and award-winning gastronomy—this tour covers both in a single morning. Explore the atmospheric squares and traboules (covered passageways) of Old Lyon and the Peninsula with a Local Guide. Along the way, make photo stops at Lyon’s most memorable monuments and enjoy gourmet food-tasting breaks at five local establishments. Visit foodie spots that only locals know about, and sample a variety of delicious regional specialties.
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Gourmet tour of Presqu’île & Vieux Lyon 4 hours - meal included
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Visit three different sites on Fourvière Hill, all UNESCO World Heritage sites, with your knowledgeable local guide. The Roman Amphitheater is approximately 2,000 years old, and remarkably intact. Fast forward to the end of the 19th century and visit the iconic basilica of Fourvière, and a lookout point just below which offers panoramic views over the city of Lyon. Finish your tour in the historic heart of Old Lyon.
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Guided tour of the Basilica of Fourvière and Gallo-Roman site of Lyon
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Come and discover the treasures of the Lyon peninsula through the monuments and anecdotes that make our city a beautiful, flirtatious and lovely lady! We will stroll through the streets through time to discover all the secrets and funny and crispy little anecdotes! Note: We will not enter the monuments. WARNING!! This tour is offered in French, but if you wish to have it in English please write to me before booking. Thanks!
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Lyon peninsula
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Lyon reveals itself to those who take the time DE browse it. During this 2-hour guided walking tour DE DE LA QUEBEC, let yourself be taken to discover its treasures, between heritage, anecdotes and art DE vivre. Your promenade DE begins on the banks of the Saône, in the heart of Old Lyon, where the famous traboules, these secret passages typically Lyonnais, hide. Your Guide, passionate and accessible, will introduce you to DE city’s history through local anecdotes and histories, for a visit that is both informative and full of life. The route will then take you back to the Peninsula, the real nerve centre DE the city. You will admire its magnificent squares, its elegant facades and its emblematic buildings: the Place des Jacobins, the Inn-Dieu or the vast Place Bellecour.
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Walk from Old Lyon to the Peninsula with a Guide
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Uncover the Magic of Lyon with Your Personal Audio Guide Tired of feeling touristy — but still want to experience Lyon? With 100 captivating audio stories straight to your phone, this self-guided audio tour is your key to discovering Lyon’s most iconic landmarks such as the ancient Fourvière, as well as hidden gems. Weave through the historic Vieux Lyon (Old Town), and the bustling The Presqu'ile district while this flexible walking tour lets you explore at your own pace — no groups, no schedules. Get a personal guide in your pocket at a fraction of traditional tour prices: ✅ No app download — works directly from your browser ✅ Start anytime, anywhere ✅ Explore top sights & hidden gems ✅ Enjoy full flexibility with pause and resume features ✅ Vivid storytelling with soundscapes and voice narration ✅ Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families After booking, just submit the last 5 digits of your phone number in the “promo code” field at App.trales.io to activate your access.
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Self-Guided Tours in Lyon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories
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Embark on a history-filled walking tour of the Old Town led by a Private Guide and receive tickets for a scenic river cruise! Explore Lyon on foot and on water and see the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Hôtel de Ville and other highlights. Available in English and French German, Spanish and Italian Languages. HIGHLIGHTS: • Discover the highlights of Lyon’s Old Town with a 5-Star Private Guide • Marvel at Cathedral of St John, Hôtel de Ville, and other iconic landmarks • Immerse yourself in the history and cultural heritage of Lyon • Relax on a Saone river sightseeing cruise with commentary • See 3x more sites than on a regular walking tour without cruise tickets On this private walking tour of Lyon’s Old Town you will discover the city’s iconic landmarks, learn about ancient trade routes and silk industry, and receive tickets for a 1-hour river sightseeing cruise!
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Bellecour Square (Place Bellecour)
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Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière)
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Tête d'Or Park (Parc de la Tête d'Or)
From $36
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Lyon Opera House (Opéra National de Lyon)
From $24
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Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon)
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Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean)
From $18
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Bellecour Square (Place Bellecour)
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Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière)
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Tête d'Or Park (Parc de la Tête d'Or)
From $36
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Lyon Opera House (Opéra National de Lyon)
From $24
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Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon)
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Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean)
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Bellecour Square (Place Bellecour)
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Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière)
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Tête d'Or Park (Parc de la Tête d'Or)
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Lyon Opera House (Opéra National de Lyon)
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