LYON
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Our pick of the 10 Lyon Walking Tours with a Local Tours travellers book most in Lyon. Operator, duration, price, and what each one actually looks like on the day.
A 2-hour English walk through Vieux Lyon: Saint-Jean, traboules, silk making, WWII sites, and Hôtel-Dieu, with fees included.
“Paul gave us an amazing glimpse into Lyon with wonderful suggestions on how to spend our remaining time in the city. He was entertaining, knowledgeable and maneuvered us around brilliantly. His love of Lyon comes through.”
Walk Lyon’s Vieux Lyon traboules with Yannick on a 2.5-hour private small-group tour. Silk trade and WWII stories included.
“Our guide Yan was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed the small group of only 8 people. We also appreciated learning the history of the Traboules and the city of Lyon.”
Aidan or Ryan guide you through Lyon highlights fast: Fourvière, traboules, Vieux Lyon, and more, with two walking options from $25.
“The tour of Lyon was incredible, from taking the funicular up to the basilica and Roman amphitheater to exploring the secret passages of the Old Town to the beautiful main square with the city hall. Aidan, our young guide, was extremely well-versed in the history of Lyon and spoke perfect English. He made the tour…”
Small-group Lyon walking tour of Vieux Lyon and Fourvière hill with funicular, English guide, and mobile ticket. 3 hours.
“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.”
Two hours of Lyon history on foot: Croix-Rousse silk, traboules, Roman amphitheatre views, and Vieux Lyon courtyards with an English guide.
“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…”
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.
“Nate was fun, personable, and knowledgeable! We had a fantastic time exploring Lyon!”
Taste about 14 Lyon bites in Vieux Lyon on a 4-hour walking tour with traboules, St. Jean, and local guides.
“Excellent tour, great selection of places to experience Lyon. Our guide was the best he really went above and beyond. We were treated to not only delicious food but the culture and people. Sampling food and wine in busy shops and family style food tasting in wine cellars. The best way to see and feel…”
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.
“Fantastic tour. A great way to see the city, bikes were comfortable and a very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend.”
Taste Lyon like a local in 3 hours with four wine and dessert tastings, expert guidance, and UNESCO traboules passageways.
“Our tour guide was amazing. Very interesting and entertaining. A highlight of our trip. We did 4 stops, 1 for cold meat/sausage, 1 for cheeses, 1 for praline (sweet) and 1 for ice-cream as it was summer and warm! Each stop had about 3 to 4 tastings and were delicious. Every stop a person who…”
A flexible private walking tour of Lyon with a local host. Choose your pace, swap in food stops, and get practical tips in English.
“We did it on our first morning and it enabled us to maximise our time in the city and gave us historical and architectural context. We also had helpful recommendations on cafes and restaurants and the best dat to visit certain sites.”
