Lyon Self-Guided Walking Tour: 7 Stops, Audio in 7 Languages

Walk Lyon's landmarks and solve riddles at each stop, learning the city's history as you go.

This self-guided walking tour of Lyon runs through 7 stops across the city (from Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral to Place Bellecour to the Little Prince statue) using audio and text on your phone in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German or Chinese. You control the pace and the timing. The audioguide includes quizzes at each point of interest. The tour takes around 70 minutes to complete.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Lyon's historic city landmarks

• Visit Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral
• Admire Cour d'Appel de Lyon facade
• Explore Place des Célestins and theatre
• Walk along Rue de la République
• Pass by Hôtel-Dieu cultural landmark
• Discover Place Bellecour and Louis XIV statue
• See statue of Saint-Exupéry and Little Prince

The experience

You arrive in Lyon with a free afternoon and no guide to book. This tour lives on your phone: no app to download, no login, just a link you open and press play. Audio and text both work, in whichever of the 7 languages you choose. Start at the majestic Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral and uncover the secrets of its astronomical clock. The audioguide walks you through centuries of history at the pace you set. From there, the route takes you to the grand Cour d'Appel de Lyon, where you learn how justice shaped the city, then to Place des Célestins and the historic Célestins Theatre with its hidden stories.

The route follows Rue de la République, Lyon's 19th-century boulevard turned modern shopping street, and passes the Hôtel-Dieu, once a hospital, now a cultural landmark sitting on the Rhône. You'll stroll through Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest squares, and spot the statue of Louis XIV on horseback while uncovering the details around it. The tour ends at the statue of Saint-Exupéry and the Little Prince, honoring Lyon's famous aviator and writer. At each of the 7 stops, the audioguide includes a riddle or quiz about what you're standing in front of, so discovery and challenge go together.

The whole tour runs about 70 minutes, though you can pause, linger, or skip ahead whenever you want. Internet is needed on your phone to start the tour, but once it loads, you can walk offline if you choose. No tickets or entrance fees are required for any of the stops along the route. You're walking past and around them, not entering buildings. This format works for travelers, families and history lovers who want to explore without arranging a guide or following a fixed schedule.

What’s included

• Self-guided walking tour on your smartphone with no app required.
• audioguide and text in 7 languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Chinese).
• quizzes and riddles at each of the 7 stops along the route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ciceru

Is this one for you?At 70 minutes, this tour fits a free afternoon or a morning before other plans, leaving you time to grab lunch or explore a neighborhood on your own afterward. You move through the city at your own pace, so you can linger at a stop that interests you or move faster through others. The schedule is entirely yours.

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Top questions

What is the astronomical clock at Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral?

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral holds an astronomical clock that has tracked time and celestial movements for centuries. The audioguide uncovers the secrets and history behind it as you stand before the cathedral's stunning facade.

How long does the Lyon self-guided tour take to complete?

The tour is designed to take around 70 minutes from start to finish, though you control the pace and can pause, linger at any stop, or move faster depending on your interest.

Do I need to buy tickets to enter the attractions on this tour?

No tickets or entrance fees are required. The tour takes you past and around the landmarks (Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral, the Cour d'Appel, Place Bellecour and the others), so you explore them from outside without entering buildings.

What languages is the audioguide available in?

The tour is available in 7 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German and Chinese. You choose your language when you start, and both audio and text are included.

Can I take this tour without an internet connection?

You need internet on your phone to load the tour initially, but once it loads, you can walk offline if you prefer. The audioguide and text will work without a live connection as you move through the stops.

What makes Place Bellecour significant in Lyon's history?

Place Bellecour is one of Europe's largest squares and holds the iconic statue of Louis XIV on horseback. The audioguide uncovers the fascinating history of the square and the hidden details around the statue as you stroll through it.