All Lyon Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

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.

(922)

from $38

Discover Lyon in an Unusual Way

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

(214)

from $59

Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions

1 to 4 daysFree Cancellation

4.6

(220)

from $38

Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(703)

from $127

Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.7

(316)

from $29

Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley

4 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the rich history and unique charm of Lyon on a walking tour through the elegant Presqu’île district and the historic streets of Vieux Lyon. Known as the gastronomic capital of France and a UNESCO World Heritage city, Lyon offers visitors a fascinating blend of Roman origins, Renaissance architecture, and vibrant local culture. Your experience begins at the iconic Place Bellecour, one of the largest pedestrian squares in Europe and the symbolic heart of the city. Surrounded by elegant buildings and lively streets, this historic square provides the perfect introduction to Lyon’s past and present. From here, your guide will introduce the city’s fascinating story, from its beginnings as a Roman settlement to its development as one of Europe’s most important commercial hubs.

(229)

from $140

Lyon: Hidden Traboules and Old Town Walking Tour

Lyon: Hidden Traboules and Old Town Walking Tour

Tour and taste your way around Lyon on this half-day Old Town food tour. Save hours researching where to find the best local food, and instead, have insider knowledge from your guide. Meet local producers, and learn about Lyon’s wonderful gastronomy scene. You won’t have to worry about translation problems—your guide translates for you, as you enjoy several tastings throughout the day.

(16)

from $53

Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon

(429)

from $105

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(176)

from $116

Discover the charm of Lyon with a local touch on this interactive city tour led by Canadian guide Ryan. Join a 2-hour tour to see Lyon's top 10 sites. Learn about Lyon's rich history from Roman times to its role in WWII, making it perfect for history buffs and casual visitors alike. Navigate the city's picturesque streets, secret traboules, and vibrant squares while also getting insider tips on local restaurants (called "bouchons" by locals). - 2-hour tour (max 18 guests) featuring 10 city highlights - Explore famous landmarks like the traboule Renaissance passages, Vieux (Old) Lyon, and Place Bellecour - Learn about Lyon's famous "bouchon" restaurants with lots of recommendations provided by your local guide(s) - Suitable for all ages and physical abilities

Lyon City Tour with Local Guide Explore Hidden Gems

Explore the atmospheric Old Town of Lyon like a local with your foodie guide and a small group of budding gastronomes. Visit at least four different restaurants, bakeries, and artisan shops around Lyon, and indulge in Lyonnaise specialties such as pike quenelle (fish mousse) with rice, local charcuterie, and pink praline brioche, accompanied by regional wines including at least one alcoholic drink for guests over 18.

(6)

from $29

Special Offer

Lyon Small-Group Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better

Lyon Small-Group Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(404)

from $112

Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

4.6

(134)

from $39

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.

Lyon WWII and Resistance Tour with Audio Guide

Lyon WWII and Resistance Tour with Audio Guide

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(10)

from $13

Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon

(834)

from $6

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier

(234)

from $35

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.

4.8

(89)

from $149

Lyon Music & Wine tasting

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(33)

from $94

Delve into Lyon's rich culinary and cultural heritage on this delightful pastry tour. Visit 4 renowned bakeries and pâtisseries to sample iconic treats like pink pralines brioche, all while wandering through the historic streets of Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about Lyon’s silk-making history and discover hidden traboules, the city's secret passageways that tell tales of craftsmanship and resistance. This tour is perfect for food lovers and cultural enthusiasts eager for an authentic experience. - Taste a variety of local specialties at six unique bakeries - Explore the UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon, rich in Renaissance history - Discover Lyon’s hidden traboules, once vital for silk workers - Ideal for food lovers and culture seekers in a relaxed walking pace Please note: Tastings are provided by independent local bakeries and food vendors, and Best Tours cannot guarantee the absence of allergens or be held liable for allergic reactions or dietary-related issues.

Special Offer

Lyon: Pastry Tour through Old Town and Hidden Traboules

Lyon: Pastry Tour through Old Town and Hidden Traboules

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.

Special Offer

Layers of Lyon Romans Silk and Streets Self Guided Tour

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.

(1)

from

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

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.

(1,011)

from $6

Half-Day Guided Tour with Tasting of Beaujolais Wines

Half-Day Guided Tour with Tasting of Beaujolais Wines

4 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

2h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide

(34)

from $116

(301)

from $41

If you stay in Lyon only for a weekend and you don’t want to miss anything, this tour is for you! Discover most of the monuments you can't miss during your trip in Lyon. Starting in Place Bellecour, we will discover the emblematic squares and streets of the peninsula : Place des Célestins and place des Jacobins. Then, we will cross the Saône river to wander in the Old-Lyon, this very well preserved Renaissance neighborhood. Immerge in the buzzing streets and explore the famous traboules! Back on the peninsula, we will discover the edge of the slopes of Croix-Rousse hill. This represents the life of the Canuts, the silk workers. The tour ends in Place des Terreaux to enjoy the City Hall square.

Must-See in Lyon

Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

(1)

from $29

1 2 3

...

Top Attractions in Lyon

1 / 2

Attractions

What are people saying about Lyon

Jorge_G, Jul 2026

Lyon by Guide

We really enjoyed the Highlights of Lyon tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared interesting historical facts and local stories that gave us a much better understanding of the city. The tour was well organized, informative, and moved at a comfortable pace. It was a great introduction to Lyon, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting for the first time.

Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine

Terry_F, Jul 2026

Great Tour

This tour was far better than I expected. Our guide, Sid, was fabulous. She was very knowledgeable about the area and its history. She modified the tour in such a way that we could take our time and walk at a leisurely pace mostly in the shade on a very hot day. The food and drinks we sampled excellent and lunch was very good. I highly recommend this tour!

Lyon: Private Burgundy Half Day Wine Tour by Vintage Land Rover

AshleyLemons, Jun 2026

Perfect Burgundy Tour in a Vintage Land Rover

This was one of the highlights of our time in France! Exploring the beautiful Burgundy countryside in a vintage Land Rover made the experience feel truly unique from the very beginning. Our guide Elodie was warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about the region, sharing interesting history about the villages, vineyards, and winemaking traditions along the way. We loved visiting the two small family-owned wineries, where we enjoyed excellent tastings in a relaxed, authentic setting. It felt personal rather than commercial, which made it even more memorable. Another great feature of using this company is that they will organize any wine purchases you would like to make, including shipping back to the US. So you can buy what you like, and not have to worry about packing and shipping, or checking in your luggage! The half-day tour was the perfect length and offered a wonderful mix of scenic views, local history, and fantastic wines. If you're looking for a more intimate Burgundy wine experience with a little adventure mixed in, don't hesitate to book this tour. We would absolutely do it again!

Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

Amie_L, Jun 2026

Our food tour was...

Our food tour was amazing! Our guide, Nathalie, was incredibly knowledgeable. She was clearly very passionate about Lyon and food. We loved the food throughout the tour, and the recommendations that she provided throughout the tour and after the tour were wonderful. We left completely stuffed!

Rhône Valley Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Lyon

Stephen_M, Jun 2026

Unlock a piece French wine country you’d never get to see on your own

A once in lifetime experience! Oliver is exceptional. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and enjoyable. We did 3 separate tastings at 3 separate wineries. French was exclusively spoken at all 3 wineries, but Oliver was able to seamlessly bridge the gap for our group that only spoke English. His expertise in the terrain, climate, grapes, AOCs, and history was stunning. Lunch was also phenomenal. You get what you pay for, and this experience is well worth it.

Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

Andrew_C, Jun 2026

Delightful tour of top Lyon sights

Really enjoyable tour that introduced us to sights, sounds, and tastes of Lyonnais life. Our guide (and her guide-in-training companion) was delightful and made the tour very engaging by asking questions and testing our knowledge of the city! She was also very flexible — our tour was rearranged because of miserable rainy weather. We had several magical moments on the tour, including an impromptu and very in-depth lesson on silk-making! Definitely a worthwhile tour. Thank you!

Pérouges & Annecy Private Day Trip with Food Tasting from Lyon

Chanda_K, May 2026

FONDO vs Fon-don’t 😉

François was a excellent tour guide! Extremely informative and a history buff to boot! It was raining in the morning but he adapted the tour to accommodate my mother who preferred to stay in while we toured Pérouges. By the time we reached Annecy the rain had stopped and his recommendation for lunch was beyond just amazing! Only thing we’d have done differently was to ONLY ORDER fondu for one! We did fondo for 2 with another dish and salad to split between 4 people and sooooooo sadly left a large amount of cheesy heaven behind😩 Annecy is beautiful with a view of the French alps and crystal clear water..truly a amazing day!

Northern Rhône Valley Wine tour from Lyon Half Day

Natalie_G, Mar 2026

Comfy ride with kind guide

The tour included a lovely ride through wine country with Francios sharing lots of facts about the region. At each winery tasted six wines. It was nice to see the contrast between a small operation versus a larger one. Car ride very comfortable. Recommend for anyone wine lover or just wine region curious.