Top Lyon Walking Tours - page 2

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.

Packed full of wineries, it can be difficult to know where to go in the North Rhone Valley, without hours of research or insider knowledge. Take the guesswork out with this half-day small-group guided wine tour from Lyon. Visit two top wineries, meet the winemakers, and sample a variety of white and red wines, with commentary from a local guide.

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.

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.

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!

Experience beaujolais on this half day wine tasting tour, where you’ll pass through villages that have produced wonderful wines, like Morgon, Julienas, and Fleurie. Your driver guide will tell you all about the region’s wines and their production. You’ll also meet a winemaker at his property and have the opportunity to taste 17 different wines. Your driver will take you everywhere so you don't need to worry about logistics.

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.

Glide around Lyon’s UNESCO-listed historic center on an easy-to-use electric bike with this 2-hour guided bike tour. Cruise along the banks of the Rhône and Saône rivers, pedal around the lush Tête D’Or Park. Stop along the way to admire landmarks like Lyon Cathedral, stroll around bustling Bellecour square and discover little known monuments and local haunts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After having been a professional guide for several years in the south of France, I am now an official guide for the city of Lyon. Driven by the same passion for 20 years, I am waiting for you in Lyon to help you discover the entire city, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. We will use the funicular to travel between Fourvière hill and Old Lyon. If you wish, we can also discover the Presqu'île district and the Croix Rousse district together. As an official guide, I will of course adapt to all your desires and will not fail to show you the gastronomic specialties of Lyon, as well as recommend its best restaurants. Also, there will be no waiting time to enter the monuments during the entire tour. We can meet wherever you want in Lyon. Best regards Roman

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join me, Anna, your local foodie friend in Lyon, for a gourmet and cultural walk through the historic Old Town. This isn’t a big company tour. It’s a small, authentic experience led by someone who actually eats, lives and breathes this city every day. During this 2.5-hour experience, I’ll mix 50% food, 50% history as we wander through hidden traboules, hear stories of the origin of food, and taste some of Lyon’s most iconic specialties. We’ll start with charcuterie and cheese paired with a regional wine in one of my favorite family-owned delis. Then you’ll try a warm Praline brioche (the best in town), enjoy a generous typical dish in a traditional bouchon, and finish with the famous Coussin de Lyon, inspired by the city’s silk heritage. Along the way, I’ll share my personal anecdotes, local tips, and all the little gems you won’t hear on big agency tours, so you leave full of great food and great stories. Included: Meal Not included: Tips Bring some extra water (in summer)

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.

Travelers with limited time in Lyon often face a tough decision—go sightseeing, experience the famous cuisine, or learn about the city's silk production. With this guided, private half-day tour, you can do all this and more. Wander the cobblestoned streets of Old Lyon, see the city's historic passageways—known as traboules—savor the local cuisine, and wrap up your tour with a stop to learn about traditional silk making. All in just a few hours.

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.

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.

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.