Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
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Lyon, France
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Lyon flies more under the tourist radar than it should—with UNESCO sites aplenty, 2,000 years of visible architecture, and some of the country’s best foodie experiences, the city’s one world-class adventure. You’ll learn about and see all the best spots on this walking tour, your local guide leading the way from the neighborhood of Croix-Rousse to the famous Vieux Lyon.
- Easy meetup with your guide at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Discover the silk history of Croix-Rousse
- Explore the city's traboules, aka hidden passageways
- See the Roman Amphitheatre, Fresque des Lyonnais, Eglise Saint-Paul, and more
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon20 Pl. des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon, France
This tour starts at 10:00 am on Place des Terreaux. I will be standing next to the entrance to the Fine Arts Museum with a sign in my hands.
End point
- Place du GouvernementPl. du Gouvernement, 69005 Lyon, France
We will finish in the heart of Vieux Lyon, the old town.
Start time.10:00 am
Itinerary
1
Place des Terreaux
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Musee des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
La Croix-Rousse
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Traboules du Vieux Lyon
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Passage Thiaffait
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Amphitheater of the Three Gauls
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Fresque des Lyonnais
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Eglise Saint-Paul
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Vieux Lyon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Musee d'Histoire de Lyon
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Rue Saint-Jean
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 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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Tina_V, Aug 2026
Paul was an excellent tour guide! My entire family (including two teenagers) really enjoyed learning about Lyon. Definitely worthwhile!
Be sure to bring cash as we wish we had more to give him a bigger tip as we didnt realise that is how he makes he much deserved wage!
lisa_w, Jun 2026
It was a great experience with Paul! My husband and I love learning about the art along the road and stories of the past. How different buildings has a story that we didn’t know and made the experience in Lyon so much more meaningful. He was very knowledgeable and provided many useful tips and recommendations. This trip is definitely worth it and I recommend bringing some cash to give a little extra tip because I hope he continues doing this for a very long time. He has different tours too. Totally worth it!
mariamcdade, Jun 2026
Excellent introduction to Lyon, Paul was a knowledgeable and interesting guide, setup perfectly for the free time I had available.
Stephanie_R, Jun 2026
Unique and insightful tour with excellent story telling and thoughtful visual aids. Definitely take this if you are in Lyon!
Heloiza_H, Jun 2026
This is an amazing tour. Paul is knowledgeable and thorough. I’ve learned a lot about Lyon and visited some city hidden gems I would never discover without this tour. Highly recommend.
Marc_M, Jun 2026
A few steep areas but the pace was nice and it was easy to keep up even with a bad knee. Paul did an excellent job.
Ashley_S, May 2026
Was the perfect way to start my day and get some steps in while seeing parts of Lyon I wouldn’t have found myself and getting the history behind each part. Tour guide was super knowledgeable and created a wonderful atmosphere to learn about the city!
Linda_F, May 2026
Great city tour. Very knowledgeable.
Remember the tip at the end!
Would recommend what else to say....
Mark_P, May 2026
Better than I expected. Lots of interesting history. Our guide was great and did an excellent job with the large group.
Linda_F, Mar 2026
Paul was so interesting and so full of information. It is a bit strenuous, but they go slow. Lots of rest stops.
Stephane_P, Mar 2026
Paul, our guide, is a knowledgeable local that took us through the main attractions and also the history behind them. If you want an introduction to Lyon, this is the tour for you. I highly recommend it.
Peter_C, Feb 2026
Very interesting, good knowledge, good pace. Although it was very unclear why when we had paid for the tour we were in a free tour group?!??
Patrick_P, Dec 2025
Paul was very knowledgeable, funny, and keeps it moving. Walking only, many stops, including many stairs.
AISLING_L, Dec 2025
Excellent tour with guide Paul. We were a little late and we joined the group with ease.
We learned a lot about Lyon in short space of time and he was helpful with suggesting things to do and places for food and drinks
We would highly recommend!
Allison_F, Oct 2025
Paul was an incredible guide — friendly, informative, and full of fascinating insights about Lyon’s history and culture. He made the city come alive with his storytelling and genuine enthusiasm. On top of that, he shared fantastic local food recommendations in the best neighborhood, which gave us the perfect plan for where to eat afterward. Everything he suggested was absolutely delicious! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend Paul to anyone visiting Lyon!
Elaine_W, Oct 2025
Very good walking tour with Paul. So much interesting information, historical facts and also current tips on where to go and what to do.
Ralf_S, Sep 2025
Paul provided a lot of interesting historical information and gave us a real sense of the deeper culture of Lyon. Be aware that this tour involves a lot of stair climbing.
Mark_S, Sep 2025
Very informative, engaging and entertaining. One of the highlights of our time in Lyon. Highly recommended
Cheung_L, Sep 2025
Good information about the destination at the beginning of my stay in Lyon. The tour guide was informative and knowledgeable. The price for this tour was very reasonable.
Clive_M, Aug 2025
Paul was awesome but please note this is a Free Walking Tour which you can book direct and then tip the guide as opposed to Viator taking a commission. Try the Guru Walk app
Margaret_M, Jun 2025
Paul was fantastic, a really interesting walk. We learned a lot about Lyon and visited places we would otherwise have not known existed.
Jeanette_R, May 2025
Quite a few stairs, but well worth it. Such a beautiful city. Paul was great. Lots of history and tips of things to do, how to eat and how to get around. He deserves nice tip at end.
Kaitlin_R, Mar 2025
Our guide was full of stories and history of Lyon. We learned very interesting facts and rich history of the beautiful city. He was very good!
Scott_S, Mar 2025
Nice walking tour around the silk district and old town. Lots of secret passages discovered and how to recognize them.
Wendy_C, Mar 2025
A lovely tour! Paul was a fantastic guide. Very much enjoyed the stops and information - made Lyon feel more personable.
Kristone_R, Jan 2025
This is a great tour. Traveled all the way from the Bahamas. The guid was very informative and genuine. The tour was a good morning exercise and ended in time for a quick meal before we continued exploring. If I had to do it again I most certainly would. Highly recommended.
joanne_o, Jan 2025
a very interesting experience. The guide was professional and friendly. All my group enjoyed it, it was super value for money and a great introduction to the city. I would recommend!
Anonymous, Dec 2024
Great tour to orientate to the city, for us it was a big group but it was okay as tour guide had a big projecting voice!! Learned a lot about the city
Aud_V, Dec 2024
Paul sets the standard for guided walking tours! He ticks all the boxes for a great experience: History sharing and knowledge of the places, good pace of tour, and many recommendations for food and photo spots. Lyon is a charming city, and although it was not covered during the tour, be sure to check out the Fourviere basilica, Roman ruins & amphitheatre, and the Mur des Canuts!
Eric_B, Dec 2024
Paul is a professional and enthusiastic tour guide with an informative array of photos and props. This was a great introduction to the city on a quiet Sunday morning, ending in the old town near the markets.
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