Electric Bike Tour Lyon: Croix-Rousse & Fourvière, 2 Hours

Climb Lyon's hills without the strain, then coast down with a guide who knows the silk trade and 2,000 years of history.

A 2-hour electric bike tour of Lyon that covers Croix-Rousse hill and the Fourvière neighbourhood with a live guide in English or French. You ride e-bikes with adjustable assistance—as easy to handle as a regular bike but with the boost to tackle steep streets—and visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, the Ancient Theatre, and Old Lyon. Helmet, raincoat and e-bike with basket are included; minimum height 1.50m, minimum age 14.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Lyon's hills and landmarks

• Start in Old Town and see Saint-Jean Cathedral
• Visit private garden with Lyon views
• Admire Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
• Discover Ancient Theatre of Fourvière history
• View Basilica from Saône river and cross river
• Explore Croix-Rousse hill and silk industry
• Finish at Terreaux Square with City Hall and fountain

The Experience

The tour starts in Old Lyon, where you'll see the Saint-Jean Cathedral before climbing toward Fourvière. The e-bikes do the heavy lifting on the steep sections—you control how much assistance you need, so the pace stays comfortable even on the two hills the tour is built around. Your guide explains the city's layout as you ride, pointing out a private garden with views over Lyon, then the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, where you have time to step inside and look around.

From there, you'll reach the Ancient Theatre of Fourvière, where Lyon was founded as Lugdunum over 2,000 years ago. Your guide walks you through that history before you cross the Saône and climb Croix-Rousse hill, famous for the silk industry that shaped the city. The guide covers that story too—what the looms were, how the work happened, why this neighbourhood mattered. You get a final view over Lyon from the top, then finish at Terreaux Square, where the City Hall, the Fine Arts Museum and a fountain by the French architect Bartholdi sit side by side.

Two hours is the full duration, and the route covers both major hills without requiring you to walk or push the bike. The e-bikes come with baskets, so you can carry a camera or a light jacket. Helmets and raincoats are provided. The tour runs in English and French at the same time, so your guide speaks both languages as you ride.

What’s included

• E-bike with basket.
• helmet.
• raincoat if needed.
• live guide in English or French.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by COMHIC Lyon Segway & Bike Tour by ComhiC

Is this one for you?Small groups work well here—the guide speaks to everyone at once as you ride, so you're not isolated. If you want to see both of Lyon's major hills and the Basilica without walking steep streets or arranging your own transport between stops, the e-bike does that in two hours.

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Top questions

What's the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière like when you get there?

The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is the main landmark in Lyon and sits at the top of the Fourvière neighbourhood. You have time to visit inside and admire the views over the city from that vantage point.

How steep are the hills on this e-bike tour?

The tour covers two hills—Croix-Rousse and Fourvière—which is why the e-bikes are essential. The adjustable assistance lets you match the boost to your energy, so steep climbs stay manageable without exhausting you.

Do I need to have ridden an e-bike before?

No. The e-bikes are as simple to ride as a regular bike, just with a motor that gives you a boost when you need it. You control the assistance level to match your pace.

What will I learn about Croix-Rousse?

Croix-Rousse hill is famous for the silk industry that built Lyon's wealth. Your guide explains the history of the looms and the work that happened there, and you get a final view over the city from the top.

What's included in the tour price?

The e-bike with basket, helmet, and raincoat (if needed) are all included. The guide is live and speaks English and French.

Is this tour suitable for someone who's not very fit?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness, though the e-bike assistance makes the hills much easier than they would be on a regular bike. You control how much help the motor gives you.