LYON
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Our pick of the 10 Guided Tours travellers book most in Lyon. Operator, duration, price, and what each one actually looks like on the day.
A 1-hour guided Saône River cruise in Lyon from $17, with live English/French stories, UNESCO sights, and confluence architecture views.
“nice cruise, all the main points of the city were covered”
A 2-hour English walk through Vieux Lyon: Saint-Jean, traboules, silk making, WWII sites, and Hôtel-Dieu, with fees included.
“Wonderful tour. Our guide was extremely informative and entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour.”
Small-group Lyon walking tour of Vieux Lyon and Fourvière hill with funicular, English guide, and mobile ticket. 3 hours.
“Tony was an excellent guide. Very charismatic and pay close attention to details. It's definitely worth it. Thanks again Tony!!!”
Two hours of Lyon history on foot: Croix-Rousse silk, traboules, Roman amphitheatre views, and Vieux Lyon courtyards with an English guide.
“Paul was the perfect guide! Lots of info on history, culture, architecture, and food. Just the right length and depth.”
A 2-hour e-bike tour through Lyon’s rivers, squares, and Tête d’Or Park with a friendly local guide—easy, efficient, and scenic.
“Great easy to use bikes. Manu was really nice, was a great guide who made sure everyone was comfortable on the bikes and made an it an interesting and very enjoyable tour.”
2-hour electric bike tour of Lyon with a local guide. Old Lyon sights, Rhône bike paths, Tête d’Or, and Croix-Rousse tunnel in English.
“It was a wonderful way to get a good feeling for the city. Our guide was very good at sharing the history of Lyon.”
Small-group Northern Rhône wine tour from Lyon with two estate tastings in Condrieu, Chavanay, and Ampuis. English guide included.
“Wow! A fabulous overview of this part of wine country. Two wineries, each unique and delicious. The travel time between them allowed our guide to share more of the gastronomy of France.”
Taste Lyon like a local in 3 hours with four wine and dessert tastings, expert guidance, and UNESCO traboules passageways.
“Eric was very knowledgeable, captivating and made us feel welcome. A great combination of history and gastronomy.”
Private English guided walk in Lyon featuring traboules, medieval Old Town lanes, and Fourvière hill views. Free-entry stops, flexible pacing.
“Konstantin was great. So knowledgeable of not only the history of Lyon but of Europe as well. If you’re looking to gain some knowledge of Lyon and some little know facts, take Konstantin’s tour. You won’t be disappointed!”
3-hour Lyon e-bike tour with Bosch motor. Ride Croix-Rousse, Tête d’Or Park, and Fourvière hill for top city views with local guides.
“Caroline was our guide and she was fabulous!! We are a family of four with two sons - 20 & 16yo - and we all had the best time. Caroline has an obvious passion and extensive knowledge of her home town & it’s history and was a great story teller which made for the most…”
