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

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Lyon, France

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2 hours (approx.)
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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 Lyon
20 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 Gouvernement
Pl. du Gouvernement, 69005 Lyon, France
We will finish in the heart of Vieux Lyon, the old town.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Place des Terreaux

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Musee des Beaux-Arts de Lyon

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Croix-Rousse

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Traboules du Vieux Lyon

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Passage Thiaffait

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Amphitheater of the Three Gauls

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fresque des Lyonnais

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eglise Saint-Paul

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vieux Lyon

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Musee d'Histoire de Lyon

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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Reviews

4.9

based on 769 reviews

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So glad I went

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.

Great tour of the city

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.

Well worthwhile

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?!??

Good tour of Lyon

Patrick_P, Dec 2025

Paul was very knowledgeable, funny, and keeps it moving. Walking only, many stops, including many stairs.

Fantastic tour and helpful guide

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!

Paul is fantastic!

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!

The best walking tour

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.

Paul provided a lot of...

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.

Very informative,...

Mark_S, Sep 2025

Very informative, engaging and entertaining. One of the highlights of our time in Lyon. Highly recommended

First visit to Lyon, France

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.

Great tour

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

A super experience

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.

Great walking tour

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.

Our guide was full of...

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!

Nice walking tour around...

Scott_S, Mar 2025

Nice walking tour around the silk district and old town. Lots of secret passages discovered and how to recognize them.

A lovely tour! Paul was a...

Wendy_C, Mar 2025

A lovely tour! Paul was a fantastic guide. Very much enjoyed the stops and information - made Lyon feel more personable.

Awesome Informative morning tour

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.

Friendly, interesting guide

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!

Good tour

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

Beautiful city tour with excellent guide!

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!

Interesting and informative tour

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.

excellent choice for a walking tour in Lyon

kristine_b, Nov 2024

very nice overview of Lyon, past and present-excellent guide, entertaining and educational-good value, too

Perfect tour of Lyon

Norman_R, Nov 2024

Paul was the perfect guide! Lots of info on history, culture, architecture, and food. Just the right length and depth.

A must do when in Lyon

Ben_N, Oct 2024

What a great tour organized and delivered by Paul. He was extremely knowledgeable, fun and looked after the group really well. Highly recommend.

Our tour guide was...

njkremen, Oct 2024

Our tour guide was amazing brought the city and his history engaging , entertaining, encyclopedic knowledge

So Worth It!

Kama_S, Oct 2024

We learned so much history and many interesting facts about Lyon. I especially liked the history of the silk industry.

Great walking tour of Lyon neighborhoods

Jeannette_T, Oct 2024

Our guide was very enjoyable. He took us through some neighborhoods of Lyon and told us interesting stories. His command of English was very good and he had a nice loud voice.

A wonderful guide in a highly engaging tour!

Patricia_O, Oct 2024

Paul was an amazing guide . He had such a depth of knowledge of Lyons , its history and a broad general knowledge - he delivered it in such an engaging and intelligent way . Perhaps one of the best guides I have ever experienced. The tour was excellently planned and paced - and he gave us some great recommendations at the end . Well done Paul - he surely is a gem. !

Interesting walk through some of Lyon

Alan_M, Sep 2024

Interesting walk through the old silk part and old town. Unexpected courtyards and architecture. Good historical info.

Exceptional walking tour.

Ellyn_L, Sep 2024

Great tour guide. Spoke clear English and loud enough for our group of 40-50 ppl to hear. We loved every minute of the experience. If you have walking issues, be aware that this tour offers a lot of stairs. Our only regret was that we did not do it sooner in our arrival to Lyon. We saw so many things we wanted to go back and see but it was our last day. Oh well, we’ll just have to go back and catch up on the things we missed. We highly recommend this tour!