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 848 reviews
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!
Susan_I, Oct 2025
Good pace, knowledgeable guide. Really enjoyed the tour and absolutely worth the time and money. Overall great tour!
Janice_N, Oct 2025
Excellent tour, gentle walking pace. Lots of information & history delivered in an interesting easily understood way. Toni is a great guide and Maud clearly communicates so everything is easy. Highly recommend this tour.
Stacy_R, Oct 2025
Most of this tour was focused on Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon). Toni, our guide, was enthusiastic and seemed to truly enjoy sharing his vast knowledge of Lyon. His content was well organized and fascinating. For those who love historic architecture, the tour is a feast for the eyes, offering many photo opportunities. Toni also generously shared helpful tips on some of the best spots to explore and experience after the tour. My partner and I had a wonderful time and highly recommend this walking tour to anyone who is curious about Lyon.
linda_k, Oct 2025
If you are looking for a small, informative tour of Lyon this tour is for you! Tony is an amazing tour guide with a deep understanding of Lyon’s role in the European theatre both past and present. Be prepared to be wonderfully surprised at all you will learn on this tour!
Kathleen_B, Oct 2025
So much history to learn in Lyon!
Definitely get a guide to point out highlights and neighborhoods. Our tour guide, Toni was extremely knowledgeable and took time after the tour to recommend restaurants and other points of interest in southern France.
cmt8198, Oct 2025
It was a great way to see old Lyon and the Cathedral. We learned so much. Toni was great ! Tour was small so that was good !
Linda_S, Oct 2025
Toni was fabulous, very knowledgeable, informative, fun and a great tour guide. Really enjoyed the small group 3-hour tour - highly recommend as a must do tour.
Nate_R, Oct 2025
Very personal experience. Energetic and knowledgeable guide who made a point of connecting with participants and tailoring the tour/info to their interests. Great time!
ChristopherK_L, Oct 2025
Good tour. A little long. Guide was excellent--very friendly and pleasant and highly knowledgeable. Perhaps it would be even better if a little shorter (especially in the cold) and a bit less talking. Overall, a very good experience.
Paula_d, Sep 2025
Toby is a master at guiding you through this beautiful city , he is so informative and knowledgeable with amazing facts to share ! Being such a small group , you are listened to and made to feel very welcome . Loved this tour and made sure I went back to the many places recommended ! Tony and his wonderful wife shared so many great places to visit after the tour .. recommend !
Evagelia_S, Sep 2025
It doesn't get any better than this. Tony is a wonderful guide with plenty of energy. He made the 3 hours fly by! I had been in lyon for a few days already and seen some sights so it was nice to hear the history behind them. The views at the Basilica are breathtaking. A++++
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