LYON
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The 10 tours in Lyon travellers rate highest right now. Old-town walks through Vieux Lyon, food tours through Croix-Rousse and Presqu'île, wine days out to Beaujolais. Operator, length and price for each.
Hop on a double-decker bus to Fourvière, Vieux Lyon, and La Fresque des Lyonnais, guided by the REWIND audio app.
“I always take the Hop on Hop off buses when I go to major cities. These take you the most popular areas and narrates the history. This allows you to go back to the area if you want to explore more in-depth”
A 2-hour English walk through Vieux Lyon: Saint-Jean, traboules, silk making, WWII sites, and Hôtel-Dieu, with fees included.
“Fantastic walking tour, we learned so much about the old town and the hidden passageways. Definitely book this tour!”
Walk Lyon’s Vieux Lyon traboules with Yannick on a 2.5-hour private small-group tour. Silk trade and WWII stories included.
“Yannick was an amazing guide with so much passion and knowledge. He was so fun to walk with and had some great jokes and stories that were amazing. Truly enjoyed the experience and I hope to send some friends to take his tour when they come to visit France. Merci!”
Aidan or Ryan guide you through Lyon highlights fast: Fourvière, traboules, Vieux Lyon, and more, with two walking options from $25.
“The tours was amazing! Great locations, great views, great stories, explanations and facts! Thank Adian!!!”
Small-group Lyon walking tour of Vieux Lyon and Fourvière hill with funicular, English guide, and mobile ticket. 3 hours.
“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.”
Two hours of Lyon history on foot: Croix-Rousse silk, traboules, Roman amphitheatre views, and Vieux Lyon courtyards with an English guide.
“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!”
Food tour in Lyon with a small group: wine, rosette de Lyon charcuterie, quenelle in a bouchon, praluline, and chocolate.
“Our food tour in Lyon with Elisabetta was such a great experience. She was so welcoming and knowledgeable, and you could tell how much she loves sharing Lyon’s incredible food and wine culture. We visited several local spots, each offering something delicious and unique, from traditional Lyonnaise specialties to sweet treats and cheeses. Elisabetta explained…”
A 3.5-hour Lyon Old Town food and fine-wine walk with 6 tastings, cheeses, chocolates, and a buzzy finish in Hôtel-Dieu.
“Experienced and knowledgeable guide. A terrific introduction to Lyonnaise traditional cuisine. Be sure to bring an appetite and sturdy shoes !”
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.
“Emilie was an excellent guide. From making sure we all had the right sized bikes to us staying together and safe on the roads. We loved the park.”
Taste about 14 Lyon bites in Vieux Lyon on a 4-hour walking tour with traboules, St. Jean, and local guides.
“Top highlight of or Lyon trip! Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable of Lyon! We really enjoyed experiencing each tasting, from cheese to meats to ice cream and more. Highly recommend this tour :)”
