Top Lyon Walking Tours - page 2

Cooking classes can be a great way to learn about a country’s culture, but not many let you navigate the markets where the food is bought too. Learn about Lyon cuisine on this half-day small-group experience, by exploring Lyon’s Croix Rousse Market and taking part in a cooking class before enjoying an authentic 4-course French lunch paired with cheese and wine. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included.

Go one step further than tasting Lyon’s famous cuisine and learn the city’s culinary secrets from a French chef. Get hands-on in the kitchen—and at the local market—during this small-group cooking class, as you take part in every step, from selecting the fresh ingredients to plating up your 4-course homemade lunch. Create a variety of dishes, including regional specialties and an indulgent dessert.

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.

Lyon is renowned as one of France's gastronomic capitals, and there's no better place to discover its culinary scene than Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. With this tour, explore the city's famous food market, named after the Michelin-starred chef, with a foodie guide. Visit the many stalls, shop for gourmet produce (own expense), and sample a variety of Lyonnaise specialties, including wine and cheese.

Lyon’s is one of France’s great gastronomic cities, but the city’s best foods aren’t only found in its Michelin-starred restaurants. On this walking tour, experience Lyonnais food, art, and culture first-hand as your Guide shows you the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, from Old Lyon to Croix Rousse. Along the way, admire little-known street art and sample delicious local specialties that most travelers miss.

A unique guided tour to meet the winemakers of the south of Beaujolais. You will be accompanied by a local guide, Justine Poncet, founder of "on the wine tourism trails" who knows the region well and who will know all along the way how to tell you about the history, estates, wines and secrets of Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées. You will make stops to enjoy the magnificent views and villages built with this beautiful Yellow stone! You will discover the Gamay and Chardonnay grape varieties, the emblematic varieties of the region. You will enjoy exceptional white wines and red wines. You will discover the AOP Beaujolais. We drive you in our luxury vehicle and everything is planned so that you just go to enjoy your half day with us. The guide is here to share his knowledge, answer all your questions and accompany you so that you spend an unforgettable half day.

Learn about Lyon through its music and wine, on this small-group city tour. Ideal for creative souls who want to discover Lyon’s architecture, culture, and wine, the experience is made up of a tour around the Croix-Rousse neighborhood. You’ll hear its history from a guide, listen to playlists, learn about the Opera National di Lyon, and finish on a high note with a cellar wine tasting.

Allow yourself to be led by Anne -- "the lady with the yellow umbrella" -- through some of Lyon's main sights on this dynamic Intro to Lyon tour. Starting at kilometer 0 of the city, the tour wilI take you through time & space, leaving you with a better understanding of how history and geography shaped the city we know and love today. From the grandeur of the "God Hotel" to low-lit serpentine passageways, this walk promises to be rich in history and delightful anecdotes, while remaining accessible & enjoyable to all ages & physical abilities. -native English speaker, spirited storyteller -two-hour tour with 7 main stops -easily accessible visit with a total of about 20 stairs to navigate -small groups with a maximum cap of 15 people per tour

Discover the temple of Lyon’s gastronomy on a 2.5-hour guided food tour at the iconic Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. This legendary covered market is home to the most emblematic food houses and renowned artisans that have shaped Lyon’s reputation as the gastronomic capital of France. Led by a passionate local guide from a family-run Lyon-based company, this tour takes you behind the scenes of Lyon’s culinary traditions. You will visit carefully selected, historic stalls and enjoy a variety of sweet and savory tastings, which may include cheeses, cured meats, traditional dishes, local pastries, chocolates and macaroon and regional specialties (tastings vary by season). More than a simple food tour, this experience offers an authentic local perspective, warm storytelling, and genuine encounters with the people who keep Lyon’s food heritage alive. A convivial and immersive way to discover Lyon through its flavors.

Your professional tourist guide invites you to discover the historic center of Lyon. Old Lyon is a unique ensemble in the world recognized by UNESCO. Your guide tells you the story of its founding and its evolution. You won't miss any of the most beautiful monuments of Old Lyon and will visit its famous secret passages: the traboules.

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.

The perfect introduction to France’s history-filled city, this hop-on hop-off tour of Lyon makes stops at several attractions. Enrich your visit with audio commentary in multiple languages as you listen to anecdotes about the city, its people, and its heritage. Your pass is valid for the whole day, so you can get down—and back on—as many times as you’d like.

From the basilica Notre Dame de Fourviere to the Roman monuments, discover the ancient Capital of Gaul. Walk down the hill with your private guide from Lyon Private Tours to explore the old town, a Renaissance district where the traboules, the secret passageways of the city, are opening up before us. Fourviere is the historical hill of Lyon, where everything started. From the Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica to the Roman monuments, discover the ancient capital of Gaul with your guide. Under the Roman stones are hidden so many fascinating stories. Then we’ll climb down the hill to discover the old town, Le Vieux-Lyon, the Renaissance district and the traboules, the secret passageways cutting through the buildings and the courtyards.

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.

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.

Is it your first time in Lyon, or are you short on time? This tour is designed for you. In just a few hours, you’ll explore the essential highlights of the city while truly understanding what makes Lyon unique. From Roman ruins to Renaissance streets, from silk workers to hidden passageways, this experience connects the dots between history, culture, and everyday life. But this is not just a list of monuments. This tour is built around storytelling—bringing the city to life through engaging explanations, local insights, and plenty of fun facts along the way. You’ll walk through traboules, discover the world of the Canuts, learn about Lyon’s gastronomy, and experience the city from a local perspective. Perfect for first-time visitors, this experience gives you both a complete overview and the confidence to explore Lyon on your own afterwards. If you want to understand Lyon—not just see it—this tour is for you.

Discover the hidden heroines of Lyon that you won’t hear about in most history books on this unique walking tour. Follow your female Guide around the atmospheric Croix Rousse neighborhood, and explore the cobbled lanes, churches, and Roman ruins that many travelers miss. Along the way, plunge into Lyonnais history as you hear stories about the courageous women who fought for women’s rights and worked for the resistance during WWII.

Experience some of what makes France so famous for its food in this private tour of The Halles of Lyon - Paul Bocuse a historic covered market in one of the world’s food capitals. Meet local producers and learn inside secrets from your guide. Taste everything from pralines and macaroons, to locally made cheeses, dumplings, cured meats, and of course wine. This tour is ideal for visitors with a passion for food, who want to taste the flavors of Lyon.

Discover Lyon your way with Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour—audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. No app, no hassle—just press play and explore! Start at the majestic Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral, uncovering the secrets of its astronomical clock. Admire the grand Cour d'Appel de Lyon, where justice shaped the city. Continue to Place des Célestins, home to a historic theatre with hidden stories. Stroll along Rue de la République, a 19th-century showcase turned shopping hub. Pass by the Hôtel-Dieu, once a hospital, now a cultural landmark along the Rhône. At Place Bellecour, one of Europe’s largest squares, uncover the story behind Louis XIV’s statue. Conclude at the statue of Saint-Exupéry and the Little Prince, honoring Lyon’s famous aviator and writer. With 7 stops and riddles, this self-guided tour lets you explore at your own pace. Perfect for travelers, families, and history lovers, it blends discovery, challenge, and fun. Experience Lyon—one riddle at a time!

Choosing where to eat and drink in Lyon can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. Skip the tourist traps with this small-group food-and-wine tasting session led by a sommelier. Sip different varietals that you may not have tried before, paired with complementary cheeses. Learn about different flavor profiles and regional winemaking processes as you practise detecting specific notes.

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!

On this half-day, wine-lovers tour from Lyon, you’ll follow the trail of Syrah and Viognier grapes through France’s northern Rhône wine region. Travel in a Standard Comfort, WIFI-equipped minibus to the celebrated wines’ original terroir. Visit the wine cellar of a scenic local estate in the Rhône Valley, stroll through panoramic vineyards in the village of Ampuis, and visit an exclusive winery in the Condrieu.

This self-guided walking tour takes you through the many layers of Lyon — a city that evolved from Roman capital to silk powerhouse to the gastronomic heart of France. As you walk through its historic streets, you’ll uncover how geography, trade, religion, industry, and food shaped Lyon into the city it is today. The route leads you through Vieux Lyon’s Renaissance streets and hidden courtyards, past former centres of trade and power, and into neighbourhoods shaped by workers, merchants, printers, and cooks. You’ll hear stories of Roman foundations, medieval archbishops, silk weavers and their revolts, and the women and chefs who turned everyday cooking into a defining cultural force. This tour is designed to be walked at your own pace, with short distances between stops and time to explore along the way. By the end, you won’t just recognise Lyon’s landmarks — you’ll understand how the city reinvented itself again and again, without ever losing its soul.

Explore the rich Jewish history of Lyon on this engaging 3-hour tour. Starting at Place Bellecour, delve into the community's presence since the Middle Ages, including their struggles and triumphs in commerce and culture. Visit key sites like Rue Grolée, home to 19th-century Jewish entrepreneurs, and see the iconic Synagogue du Quai Tilsitt, a symbol of resilience. Hear stories of faith and solidarity, and choose to reflect further at the Prison of Montluc or the Museum of the Resistance. This tour provides deep insights into the Jewish heritage of Lyon, revealing tales of courage and community amidst historical challenges. - Discover Lyon's Jewish history from the Middle Ages to modern times. - Visit significant sites like Place Bellecour and Rue Grolée. - Learn about the role of the Synagogue du Quai Tilsitt as a refuge during the war. - Option to visit the Prison of Montluc or the Museum of the Resistance at tour's end. *Please note that the synagogue will be seen from outside