Lyon: Pastry Tour through Old Town and Hidden Traboules

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About this activity

Delve into Lyon's rich culinary and cultural heritage on this delightful pastry tour. Visit 4 renowned bakeries and pâtisseries to sample iconic treats like pink pralines brioche, all while wandering through the historic streets of Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about Lyon’s silk-making history and discover hidden traboules, the city's secret passageways that tell tales of craftsmanship and resistance. This tour is perfect for food lovers and cultural enthusiasts eager for an authentic experience.

Taste a variety of local specialties at six unique bakeries
Explore the UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon, rich in Renaissance history
Discover Lyon’s hidden traboules, once vital for silk workers
Ideal for food lovers and culture seekers in a relaxed walking pace

Please note: Tastings are provided by independent local bakeries and food vendors, and Best Tours cannot guarantee the absence of allergens or be held liable for allergic reactions or dietary-related issues.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Best Tours New York

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Brunch: Food tastings in local bakeries and pastry shops.

Itinerary

Theatre des Celestins

Passing by

Start your tour in front of the beautiful Théatre des Célestins.
Place Bellecour

10 min

Discover one of Lyon’s most iconic square and learn how it became the historic heart of the city.
Pralus Lyon - Presqu'ile

30 min

Walk through Lyon’s lively peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers. Discover some of the most famous local pasties.
Traboules du Vieux Lyon

30 min

Let your guide open the doors of hidden traboules and miraboules of the old town and larn their stories.
Vieux Lyon

one hour

Enter the Renaissance Old Town with colorful houses and medieval alleys. Discover its Cathedral, pink tower, churches, and much more.
Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon

10 min

Discover this beautiful Cathédrale and its story.
Fresque des Lyonnais

10 min

End your tour in of the Fresque des Lyonnais.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

You will meet your guide by the striped culture in the center of the Place des Célestins.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.