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

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

About this activity

Discover Lyon with the City's Most Experienced Guide!

Don't leave your trip to chance. Join a seasoned professional with over 10 years of guiding experience and more than 2,000 five-star reviews for the ultimate walking tour of Lyon.

WHAT YOU GET:

Expert Local Knowledge: 10+ years of storytelling experience.

Exclusive Access: Walk through the secret passageways.

Free Bonus Flyer: My personal list of Lyon's best restaurants and hidden sights.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Place des Terreaux & Hôtel de Ville: Start in the grand center of Lyon.

Croix-Rousse & The Silk Workers: Learn how silk changed history and inspired modern computing.

The Hidden Traboules: Step inside secret passageways hidden from the streets.

Heroes of the Resistance: Hear the incredible WWII stories of Jean Moulin.

Roman Amphitheater: Enjoy panoramic views.

Fresque des Lyonnais: See the mural depicting Lyon's most famous residents.

Vieux Lyon: Finish in the gastronomic heart of the city, perfectly timed for lunch.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 18 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Free Tour Lyon

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Place des Terreaux

    10 min

    We visit the main town square of Lyon

  2. Musee des Beaux-Arts de Lyon

    5 min

    If open, we will have a look at the courtyard of the museum

  3. La Croix-Rousse

    15 min

    We will visit the historic neighborhood of Croix-Rousse.

  4. Traboules du Vieux Lyon

    15 min Admission included

    We visit a few of the hidden passageway, the traboules, in Vieux Lyon

  5. Passage Thiaffait

    10 min

    We will visit this passageway with it's Village des Createurs inside, a creative business incubator.

  6. Amphitheater of the Three Gauls

    5 min

    We will have a look at one of the nicest viewpoints in the city, overlooking the old amphitheatre

  7. Fresque des Lyonnais

    5 min

    We will see the amazing fresco painting with all the famous people that were born in Lyon

  8. Eglise Saint-Paul

    3 min

    We will pass by this lovely gothic church

  9. Vieux Lyon

    10 min

    We will see the old jewish quarter with its lovely courtyards

  10. Musee d'Histoire de Lyon

    5 min

    We will visit the courtyard of this museum if it is open.

  11. Rue Saint-Jean

    10 min

    We will pass by the busy main street of Vieux Lyon and visit some hidden courtyards

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 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

  • We will finish in the heart of Vieux Lyon, the old town.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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