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Lyon Private Pastry Tour Through Old Town and Traboules

2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Lyon Private Pastry Tour Through Old Town and Traboules

About this activity

Immerse yourself in Lyon's culinary delights on this private pastry tour, where you’ll visit six famous bakeries and patisseries to savor local treats like macarons and pink pralines. As you stroll through the historic Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, learn about the city’s silk-making heritage and uncover the hidden traboules-secret passageways steeped in history. This tour is designed for food enthusiasts and culture aficionados, offering an intimate look at Lyon’s rich traditions in a relaxed setting.

  • Sample 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
  • Perfect for food lovers and culture seekers, with 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
2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, French
Operated by
Best Tours New York

What is included

Included

  • Included: Brunch: 6 delicious tastings from carefully selected local shops
  • Included: Professional Guide

Itinerary

  1. Theatre des Celestins

    Passing by

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

  2. Place Bellecour

    20 min

    Discover one of Lyon’s most iconic square and learn how it became the historic heart of the city.

  3. 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.

  4. Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon

    10 min

    Discover one of the most beautiful Cathedrale of Europe and learn its story.

  5. Vieux Lyon

    one hour

    Enter the Renaissance Old Town with colorful houses and medieval alleys. Discover its Cathedral, pink tower, churches, and much more.

  6. Traboules du Vieux Lyon

    20 min

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

  7. Fresque des Lyonnais

    10 min

    End your tour in front of the Fresque des Lyonnais.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Your guide will meet at 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
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; 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

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Not suitable for travelers with dietary restrictions and or allergies

Options

  • Private Group up to 6 guests

    Private Group up to 6 guests

  • Private group up to 10 guests

    Private group up to 10 guests

  • Private Group up to 4 guests

    Private Group up to 4 guests

  • Private Group up to 12 guests

    Private Group: up to 12 guests

  • Private Group up to 8 guests

    Private Group up to 8 guests

  • Private Group up to 15 guests

    Private Group up to 15 guests

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Lyon Private Pastry Tour Through Old Town and Traboules

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