Lyon E-Bike Tour with Food Tasting & Vieux Lyon Walk

You cover the whole city in half a day without pedaling uphill.

This 4-hour Lyon tour pairs a 2-hour electric bike ride through parks and along the Rhône and Saône rivers with a food tasting of regional cheeses and cold cuts, then a guided walk through the cobblestone streets and traboules of UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon. A local guide leads the small group; the e-bike removes the effort of covering distance, so you see Tête d'Or Park, Bellecour Square and the City Hall without exhaustion before stopping to taste and drink. The tour runs in English or French, and children from age 12 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Lyon e-bike tour, tasting, and walk

• View city from Saône banks
• Explore Bellecour Square
• Bike along Rhône river
• Ride through Tête d'Or Park
• Visit Lyon City Hall square
• See iconic painting wall
• Taste local cheeses and wine
• Walk through Vieux Lyon streets

The Experience

The electric bike leg covers the ground most walking tours skip. You start at the Saône riverbank in Vieux Lyon, then ride along the Rhône past Bellecour Square—the biggest and most central square in the city—and into Tête d'Or Park itself, where the route passes the rosary, the zoo, the botanic garden and the lake. The e-bike means you move fast enough to see the City Hall square and the city's most iconic painted wall without backtracking, and the motor handles the climbs that would otherwise eat the morning.

After the ride, you stop for a tasting of local specialities: regional cheeses and cold cuts paired with a glass of wine or another drink of your choice. The guide frames the food as part of Lyon's reputation for gastronomy, and the break gives your legs a rest before the walking portion begins.

The final stretch is on foot in Vieux Lyon, the UNESCO district that has no vehicle access. You walk the cobblestone lanes and discover the traboules—the hidden passageways that cut through Renaissance buildings—while the guide shares the stories and history of the neighborhood. The whole tour takes 4 hours. Rain jackets are provided if needed, and the tour runs in most weather; only very heavy rain, snow or icy conditions trigger a cancellation, with the option to reschedule or get a full refund.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or French.
• electric bike and helmet.
• rain jacket if required.
• food tasting of regional cheeses and cold cuts.
• glass of wine or other drink of your choice.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Lyon ORIGINAL Tours

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want the food tasting to include sweet specialities, or the afternoon slot for salt-based cheeses and cured meats. The e-bike removes the physical strain of covering the whole city, so the tour suits anyone who wants to see multiple neighborhoods and parks without the fatigue of a full day on foot.

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Top questions

What is Tête d'Or Park and what will I see there on the bike ride?

Tête d'Or Park is Lyon's largest central park, and the bike route passes through it to show you the rosary, the zoo, the botanic garden and the lake. You ride inside the park rather than around it, so you see the full scope of the space without dismounting.

What are traboules and where do I encounter them?

Traboules are hidden passageways that cut through Renaissance buildings, connecting streets on either side. You discover them during the walking portion of the tour in Vieux Lyon, the UNESCO-listed Old Town, where they are a defining architectural feature of the neighborhood.

Do I need to know how to ride a bike to join this tour?

Bike skills are required, and you must be at least 12 years old and tall enough to fit an adult bike (minimum height 1.50 meters or 4.92 feet). The electric motor handles the hills, but you do need to be comfortable riding and steering on city streets and park paths.

What food and drink are included in the tasting?

The tasting includes regional cheeses and cold cuts from the Rhône-Alpes area, paired with a glass of wine or another drink of your choice. The specific selection—salt or sweet—depends on whether the tour runs in the morning or afternoon.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The tour runs in most weather conditions; rain jackets are provided if needed. Only very heavy rain, snow or icy conditions will cause a cancellation, and you can reschedule to another date or receive a full refund.

Is hotel pickup included, and how do I get to the starting point?

Hotel pickup is not included. Public transportation options are available near the meeting point, and you arrange your own arrival at the start location in Vieux Lyon.