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✓ 2026-09-29| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon: Vieux Lyon Walking Tour & Hidden Traboules with GuideOur pick | € 5 p.p. | € 5 | 2h | 4.93★ · 1,036 | free | — |
| Lyon Walking Tour: Hidden Traboules & Silk HistoryBest value | € 5 p.p. | € 5 | 2h | 4.93★ · 858 | free | — |
| Lyon City Tour with Local Guide: 10 Highlights & Traboules | € 25 p.p. | € 25 | 2h | 5.00★ only 9 reviews | free | — |
| Lyon Walking Tour: Vieux Lyon, traboules & hidden courtyards | € 35 p.p. | € 35 | 2h | 4.62★ · 166 | free | — |
| Lyon: Private Pedicab Tour, Painted Walls & Traboules | € 50 p.p. | € 50 | 1h–3h | 4.90★ · 217 | free | — |
| Lyon: Traboules & Old Town Walking Tour with Local GuideTop rated | € 65 p.p. | € 65 | 2h–3h | 4.94★ · 161 | free | — |
| Lyon Old Town: Food Tour & Traboules with 4 Tastings | € 75 p.p. | € 75 | 3h | 4.85★ · 365 | free | — |
| Lyon food tour: Quenelle, wine and traboules with a local guide | € 84 p.p. | € 84 | 3h 30m | 4.89★ · 807 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 8 options: € 5–€ 84 (median € 35). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 8.
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Lyon: Vieux Lyon Walking Tour & Hidden Traboules with GuideYou walk through Vieux Lyon's hidden traboules with an English-speaking guide, visit the cathedral's astronomical clock, explore the silk heritage with a working loom, and see the Palace of Justice where Klaus Barbie was tried. The tour includes the Théâtre des Célestins and Hôtel Dieu, and covers the Renaissance architecture and WWII resistance history woven into the old town's streets. All fees are included; the pace suits most fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Vieux Lyon's layout and history without navigating the traboules alone or missing the stories that connect the silk trade, Renaissance architecture, and WWII resistance—the guide's knowledge is what turns a walk through old streets into a coherent narrative.
Lyon Walking Tour: Hidden Traboules & Silk HistoryA two-hour guided walking tour of Lyon led by an English-speaking guide with over 10 years of experience, covering Place des Terreaux, Croix-Rousse, the hidden traboules passageways, and Vieux Lyon's courtyards and gastronomic quarter. The tour includes access to secret passageways and a personal guide list of Lyon's best restaurants and hidden sights; children from age 1 are welcome, and the route suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?A guide with 10+ years of experience means you hear the real stories—the silk workers, the Resistance, the architecture—instead of a script, which is what turns a walk through neighborhoods into an understanding of why they matter.
Lyon Walking Tour: Vieux Lyon, traboules & hidden courtyardsA two-hour guided walking tour of Lyon led by a local guide in English, Spanish or French, moving through Vieux Lyon's Renaissance district, across the Saône to the Palace of Justice, and through the hidden traboules and courtyards that define the city's character. The guide adapts the route to your curiosity, mixing iconic sights with corners locals frequent. Groups stay under 15 per guide, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose the private option if you want the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger where your curiosity leads; the shared tour works if you're comfortable with other travelers and want to meet people exploring the city the same way.
Lyon: Traboules & Old Town Walking Tour with Local GuideYou walk through Lyon's hidden traboules—those narrow Renaissance passageways that once protected silk workers from the rain—while a local guide reveals the stories behind them. You explore Old Lyon's medieval and Renaissance streets, see Bellecour Square's 16th-to-19th-century architecture, and end at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. The tour is private, paced for all fitness levels, and includes a guide who knows which details matter.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Lyon's history—not just see it—and prefer a private pace through the traboules and Old Town. The walking covers medieval streets and hidden passageways, so comfortable shoes and a moderate pace are what you need to get the most from it.
Lyon City Tour with Local Guide: 10 Highlights & TraboulesA 2-hour guided city tour of Lyon led by Canadian guide Ryan, covering 10 landmarks including the traboules (Renaissance passageways), Old Lyon, Lyon Cathedral, and Place Bellecour. The tour mixes architectural history from Roman times through WWII, with insider recommendations on local bouchon restaurants and out-of-the-way spots. Groups stay under 18 people and the guide speaks English and French.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided walk through Lyon's top landmarks and hidden traboules rather than navigating on your own—Ryan covers the history from Roman times through WWII while pointing out where locals actually eat.
Lyon: Private Pedicab Tour, Painted Walls & TraboulesYou’ll glide through Lyon’s lively streets by pedicab with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect spontaneous stops at murals and secret traboules, time at Bellecour Square and Célestins Theatre, plus hotel pickup for longer tours. You’ll leave feeling like you got under Lyon’s skin—even if just for an afternoon.
Lyon food tour: Quenelle, wine and traboules with a local guideA small-group food tour of Lyon led by a local guide, walking through Old Lyon and the traboules while tasting four courses of Lyonnais cuisine over 3.5 hours. You taste quenelle in a traditional bouchon restaurant, local wine and charcuterie near the Cathedral, pralulines in a 1948 boulangerie, and chocolate from a Meilleur Ouvrier de France—the tastings shift with the season and what local partners have on hand. Water and one alcoholic drink are included; vegetarian options are available, and the guide speaks English and French.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to eat like a local without building the itinerary yourself—the guide chooses the stops, handles the timing, and explains what you're tasting and why it matters in Lyon. The fixed route and the guide's knowledge of the traboules mean you see parts of the old town most visitors miss, and you taste dishes in the places where Lyonnais actually eat them.
Lyon Old Town: Food Tour & Traboules with 4 TastingsYou walk through Old Lyon's narrow streets and hidden passageways with a local guide for three hours, stopping four times to taste regional charcuterie, cheese, praline brioche, and wine. The guide points out the Cathedral and explains the traboules as you go. It's designed as an aperitif rather than a full meal, so you can eat dinner afterward without being stuffed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Lyon's food culture without committing to a long sit-down meal, and you're curious about the Old Town's architecture and hidden corners — the guide and the small group size mean you actually learn something instead of just walking past things.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Lyon: Vieux Lyon Walking Tour & Hidden Traboules with Guide is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.93 out of 5 across 1,036 reviews.
