Top Lyon Shore Excursions

Do something a little different for dinner, whilst learning about Lyon's food scene, on this small-group food tour around the city. Following your guide, visit foodie hotspots to try a range of dishes and local specialities, including charcuterie, cheese, quenelle, pastries, and regional drinks. Learn about Lyon and its history as you go, taking in the city's sights while making your way between eateries.

This service is suitable for small and big groups. It includes your cable car ticket to acces the sanctuary of Fourvière and the Roman archeological site.

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.

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

In this tour, we’ll eat our way through the alleys of the Temple of the Gastronomy. Never heard of l’Andouillette, la Rosette, les Quenelles, le Sabodet? Meet your local guide from Lyon Private Tour and discover all the secrets of the Lyonnaise cuisine. This tour will feed your body as well as your mind, with three tasting breaks. First part of the tour will be a general explanation of the local gastronomy, the history of the famous Lyon’s mother and all the local specialties. Then we’ll start to wander in the alleys of the Halles, discovering amazing artisans that makes the Lyon the world capital of gastronomy. Along the way, we’ll have three tasting breaks at one of the ‘Meilleurs ouvriers de France’ (best craftsmen of France) which is a unique and prestigious award according to category of trades in a contest among professionals. Three tasting breaks are included in this tour. It's not as hearty as dinner, but if you book this tour after lunch, I'd still recommend saving some room!

Meet your professional guide wherever you want in Lyon to start your private tour to discover the city's most beautiful sites. Your official guide adapts to your pace and your desires throughout the duration of the tour. It opens the best-kept gates of the city and invites you to explore some secret passages. Your guide also invites you to taste some local specialties and shows you the good addresses and the best restaurants in the world capital of gastronomy.

Explore the enchanting medieval town of Perouges, just 40 minutes from Lyon. This half-day private tour takes you through a beautifully preserved village where history comes alive. Discover the fortress church and charming hostelry, guided by an expert who shares the secrets of this historic gem. Enjoy a delightful tasting of the famous galette de Perouges, enhancing your cultural experience. Ideal for small groups, this tour accommodates up to 6 participants for a personalized journey through time. - Private half-day tour to the medieval village of Perouges - Guided exploration of historical landmarks and local culture - Tasting of the renowned galette de Perouges included - Transport available from your accommodation in Lyon with a maximum of 6 participants

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.

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