Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
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Lyon, France
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- See the best of Lyon in the space of a single tour
- This small-group tour includes a maximum of just 10 attendees
- Explore Vieux Lyon, Fourvière Hill, and other local landmarks
- Learn all about the city and its history from your guide’s commentary
What's Included
- Funicular
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Bartholdi FountainPl. des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon, France
The meeting point is at the Bartholdi Fountain (a fountain with 4 horses) in Place des Terreaux (the square of the City Hall).
End point
- Vieux Lyon, 69005 Lyon, France
The end point is at Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon), 10 minutes away (on foot) from the starting point.
Itinerary
1
Place des Terreaux
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Vieux Lyon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Colline de Fourviere
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 870 reviews
Tim_H, May 2026
It’s a great way to learn about Lyon. The guide was great. He knows quite a bit about Lyon and France
Nannette_H, May 2026
Toni was an absolutely amazing tour guide! He has so much great information about Lyon's history, gastronomy, architecture, and much, much more. If you are wavering about paying for this tour, it is so, so worth it. And Maud was great, too, when it rained heavily on the morning tour, she contacted all tour members and asked if we could reschedule to the afternoon, which we did. Toni checked in to make sure he knew every person's name, where they were from, and where they were going in France. He encouraged all our questions and answered them all, plus had Maud send us recommandations for restaurants, more things to do and see-not only in Lyon, but where we were headed next. My friend and I cannot speak highly enough of this tour. Toni has a great personality and made this tour fun and interesting for all involved.
Catherine_K, May 2026
This was a wonderful tour. Toni's knowledge of Lyon and his enthusiasm came through and it was a pleasure to discover the city with him. We appreciated that he made an effort to get to know the participants and he was very happy to address questions. The follow up recommendations from Maud were excellent resources.
abonifacio65, May 2026
This is an excellent tour. Toni is very personable and knowledgeable. His love of Lyon and it’s history came through vividly as he described the architecture, traditions and culture of the city, and provided interesting tidbits about the early residents. The funicular was not running on our chosen date and Maud contacted us, arranged for us to switch to another day, and suggested activities for our empty day. After the tour, Maud sent a list of recommendations for places to visit, restaurants and bouchons. Toni and Maud are great hosts for a wonderful city. I highly recommend this tour.
Erika_M, May 2026
This is a wonderful tour. Toni was knowledgeable and engaging. We learned a lot and three hours flew by. This is a great to take early in your visit to Lyon as you receive lots of insider recommendations.
James_T, Apr 2026
This is a tour that takes you around Vieux Lyon and up to the Roman amphiteatre and Basilica. Sure, you can do that on your own. But Toni, our guide, opened up Lyon, both literally and metaphorically, and showed what a fascinating and historically important Lyon is. Highly recommended.
Lionel_M, Apr 2026
Toni was a great tour guide that went the extra step to share his knowledge of Lyon.
Working in tandem with his wife, he provided culinary recommendations even while we were still on the tour.
Michael_S, Apr 2026
Toni was an excellent guide. His knowledge of the history, architecture, and places in Lyon was great. Easy pace. Sent lots of recommendations for other places to visit, and places to eat. Highly recommend.
Robert_L, Apr 2026
Nice walk about the city fir 3 hours Toni the guide was very well educated and took the time to share good historical information
Was only 12 people in our group so fir my made it a positive experience vs so I have done in the past
Jane_A, Apr 2026
Be prepared to walk on cobblestones. Going with a small group is easier as you may have to navigate narrow streets and passageways. Easy for the group to stick together.
Clifford_M, Apr 2026
Phenomenal personal experience with a knowledgeable guide! Toni was very kind to our kids, and took us through the heart of the city.
Ronald_A, Mar 2026
Wonderful tour, Toni our guide was great and gave us wonderful insights into the history of Lyon. We could not asked for a better experience.
Sargis_G, Mar 2026
We had a really enjoyable small group tour in Lyon. The guide was great, very knowledgeable, engaging, and full of interesting facts and stories that gave us a much better understanding of the city.
We especially appreciated the local recommendations shared along the way, which were helpful for the rest of our stay. The tour itself covered a lot, but it never felt overwhelming, and the time passed very quickly. Overall, a solid and worthwhile experience for anyone looking to get a good introduction to Lyon.
Sue_M, Mar 2026
This is a great tour! It is a nice overview of the city with lots of information on hidden treasures. Toni is a fabulous guide.
Elizabeth_G, Mar 2026
Our Sunday morning tour with Tony was superb: he was charming and delightful, shared so much history and information about Lyon, taking us into magical areas. His enthusiasm was contagious and we cannot wait to return to Lyon. We have had many tours during our six weeks in France, and our tour of Lyon with Tony was the best by far. We highly recommend this experience for anyone visiting Lyon!
Jane_E, Mar 2026
This tour is a great combination of in-depth knowledge of Lyon without too much walking. Tony is very enthusiastic about the history of Lyon. He shows you the little hidden secrets of Vieux Lyon. This is great way to start your visit to Lyon!
Neal_A, Mar 2026
Toni did a great job educating us about Lyon’s history, culture, traditions, and cuisine. The tour was very personal and pleasant.
Marianna_B, Mar 2026
Toni was absolutely brilliant. His passion for history and Lyon was clear to see. Unlike some other tours, Toni was keen to make it personal for the group - he mentioned how someone on the tour loved architecture so he provided some really insightful info about this, plus he also shared some much appreciated tips on the best food to try. Toni remembered everyone's name and made a real effort to get to know you. I also really appreciated the mega list Maud shared after the tour which re-capped on the best places to visit, plus a guide to great restaurants and bouchins. If you're looking for an experience which goes beyond your typical tour - don't hesitate to book this. Thank you for showing us around lovely Lyon!
Peter_P, Feb 2026
A very good walking tour with a very knowledgable guide. Not strenuous and very informative. Well worth it.
Dean_L, Feb 2026
we had a small group walking tour of Lyon and were very happy to have Toni as our tour guide. Toni is very knowledgeable, friendly, energetic, and having a great sense of humor. We strongly recommend this tour to appreciate Lyon much more.
Anonymous, Jan 2026
Toni and Maud were great with information regarding the tour and the tour itself. Toni was the tour guide and he was excellent with information about the old ville area. We appreciated the time he took to educate us about Lyon history.
Antoinette_S, Jan 2026
Toni was extremely informative and very knowledgeable about the history of Lyon. His personality was delightful: very friendly and warm demeanor.
Beverley_H, Dec 2025
A well paced tour that was filled with great stories that gave you an understanding of Lyon past and present.
smithannie, Dec 2025
what a wonderful experience , I fully recommend it . We were a group of 10 friends travelling to Lyon for the 1st time. Our tour guide Toni was very knowledgeable about Lyon and its surroundings. He was very laid back , never rushed us and took time to tell us stories adding some of his own anecdotes which made the tour much more enjoyable.
He also made time to send us recommendation for local restaurants after the tour.
Jeff_R, Nov 2025
Excellent introduction to Lyon tour by Toni. He was on time, exceptionally professional, and offered amusing anecdotes that truly brought Lyon and its history to life.
janey, Nov 2025
Toni was a great guide: he was full of interesting stories and helped us understand the Lyonnaise history and what we were seeing. I learned so much and really enjoyed the tour.
Loretta_D, Nov 2025
Great tour! Our guide, Toni, was knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend this small group tour.
Jose_V, Nov 2025
Tony was an excellent guide. Very charismatic and pay close attention to details. It's definitely worth it. Thanks again Tony!!!
Patricia_S, Oct 2025
Fabulous tour. Tony's knowledge and passion for the history of Lyon is commendable. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. He is friendly and engaging and very attentive to giving recommendations for other things to see, where to eat and how better to enjoy Lyon.
Charles_L, Oct 2025
Like any famous tourist attraction in Lyon, this walking tour by Toni is a must do for anyone visiting Lyon for holidays or just want to know more about Lyon.
He takes you through all the key spots in Lyon, through secret passageways and off the beaten path to explain Lyon's history in an entertaining way, with plenty of humour. Lyon is beautiful city but from this tour, you get to know about the proud history, the significance of various monuments and the fascinating culture embedded in these neighborhoods and streets.
The pacing of the tour is great and Toni takes great care engaging everyone, answering everyone's questions and sharing his recommendations.
The 3 hours went by in a breeze and finished like a great movie!
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