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Lyon: Private Walking Tour with a Local GuideYou get a private, unscripted walk through Lyon led by someone who actually lives there, with the route shaped around your interests instead of a fixed itinerary. Your Lokafyer shares neighborhood tips, food recommendations, and stories you won't find in a guidebook, and you move at your own pace without waiting for a group. By the end, you leave with practical knowledge and a sense of how the city actually works, not just what it looks like.Is it for me?This works best if you want to understand how Lyon actually functions rather than hit the main sights, and if you prefer moving at your own pace without a group schedule or a guide reading from notes.
Wine tours from Lyon: Beaujolais golden stone villages & tastingsYou'll visit the golden stone vineyard area south of Lyon, taste white and red wines at a scenic stop, then drive through villages to a local estate where the producer walks you through several wines. Transport, guide, and tastings are included; the whole experience runs about four hours, leaving your afternoon or evening open.Is it for me?A good fit if you're staying in Lyon and want to taste real Beaujolais without renting a car or spending a full day away. The half-day length means you're back by early afternoon, and the guide handles the driving so you can focus on the wine and the landscape.
Lyon: French Wine & Cheese Tasting with SommelierYou taste ten handpicked French wines from six regions, each paired with seasonal cheeses and artisanal products, in a private salon hosted by Hugo Jeanguyot, a wine guide who works directly with French wineries. The experience is designed for both beginners and wine enthusiasts, with small groups and an intimate setting that feels more like a conversation than a class. The salon is in central Lyon and accessible by public transport.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste French wines beyond the obvious names and hear the story behind each one from someone who actually visits the vineyards — Hugo's daily work with French winemakers is what makes the tasting feel like a conversation instead of a performance.
Lyon: French Pastry Class with Chef Thierry & Take-Home TreatsYou'll spend an afternoon learning to make French pastries from a professional chef in his private Lyon workshop, including macarons, éclairs, and the city's signature pink praline tart. Thierry teaches you his insider techniques while you work, provides drinks, and you take home everything you bake. The full address arrives on your confirmation voucher before you go.Is it for me?This suits anyone who wants to learn pastry-making from someone who actually does it for a living, without the formality of a commercial cooking school or the awkwardness of a group full of strangers — Thierry's space and teaching style make it feel like you're learning in his kitchen, not attending a class.
Beaujolais: Private Day Tour by Vintage Land Rover with Wine & CastlesYou’ll ride vintage Land Rovers across Beaujolais hillsides, tasting wine with local growers and sharing laughter over cheese in hidden cellars. Expect lunch among the vines or at a cozy restaurant, visits to medieval castles and chapels, plus stories from guides who really know their region. It’s not just about wine—it’s about feeling part of this place for a day.
Electric Bike Tour Lyon: 3h with Local GuideA 3-hour electric bike tour of Lyon led by a local guide, covering the Croix-Rousse slopes, Parc de la Tête d'Or, the bike-only Croix-Rousse tunnel, Fourvière Hill with its Basilica and Roman Theatres, and Old Lyon's Cathedral. The e-bikes handle the climbs, so you ride at a steady pace through green spaces and panoramic stops without burning out. Available in English or French; children from age 12 are welcome with good cycling skills.Is it for me?Book the English-language option if you want the guide's commentary on Lyon's history and neighborhoods in real time; choose French if you speak the language and want to hear the city explained by someone local to it. Either way, the 3-hour window and the e-bike assist mean you see the major stops—Croix-Rousse, the park, Fourvière, the Cathedral—without a full day of logistics.
Beaujolais Wine Tasting Tour from Lyon: 12 wines and a winemakerA half-day wine tour from Lyon through the Beaujolais region with a driver-guide, taking in Fleurie, Morgon, and Moulin à Vent. You start at Château de Pizay's oenosensorial circuit, where you sample 12 estate wines using all five senses and earn an amateur oenologist diploma, then travel the wine route and finish at a family-run winery where the winemaker shares their craft and pours five exceptional wines. The tour runs four hours in a shared air-conditioned minivan with a live English-speaking guide.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants a guided half-day wine tour where the driver-guide leads tastings at multiple Beaujolais villages—choose this over self-driving if you prefer someone else behind the wheel and navigating between Fleurie, Morgon, and Moulin à Vent.
Lyon bike tour: 3 hours, Bellecour to ConfluenceA 3-hour guided bike tour of Lyon covers the city from south to north, starting in Old Lyon and ending at the Confluence district. You ride along the Saône quays, climb Croix-Rousse via a soft-transport tunnel, loop through Tête d'Or Park's 117 hectares, and cross to Bellecour Square—Europe's largest pedestrian square. The guide speaks English or French; bike, helmet and storage at the start point are included.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or French at the same time, so you follow the commentary in whichever language you need—no translation lag, no separate groups. Book this if you want to understand the city's history as you ride it, not just see the landmarks pass.
E-bike tour Lyon: Tête d'Or Park & riverside rideA two-hour e-bike tour of Lyon starting at the ComhiC shop in Vieux-Lyon, with a live guide in English or French. You ride along the Saône riverbanks, climb Croix-Rousse Hill via a soft-transport tunnel, and explore Tête d'Or Park's botanical garden, greenhouses, zoo, rose garden and lake. Helmet and rain cape included; groups stay under ten.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided route covering Lyon's rivers and main landmarks at a set pace with others, or choose a private tour if you prefer your own timing and smaller group.
E-bike tour Lyon: Tête d'Or Park, Old Town & riversideA 3-hour guided e-bike tour of Lyon takes you from Tête d'Or Park through Old Town and Bellecour Square to the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. The guide leads groups of up to 10 riders; you get helmet, bike, rain cape if needed, and a short training before you start. Tours run in English or French.Is it for me?Choose the e-bike option if hills concern you; choose the regular bike for a lighter ride through the city's main squares, rivers, and Tête d'Or park.
Electric Bike Tour Lyon: Croix-Rousse & Fourvière, 2 HoursA 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.Is it for me?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.
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 Airport to City: Private Transfer & Meet-GreetYou get a driver waiting at arrivals with your name on a sign, a private Mercedes for the journey to your Lyon hotel, and bottled water for the ride. The price is fixed and includes airport taxes, so no surprises at the end. Ideal if you land with luggage or want to skip the taxi queue entirely.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage or want to avoid the taxi queue and language barrier — the driver waiting with your name means you skip the negotiation and know the price before you arrive.
Lyon Airport LYS to City: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingYou get picked up by name at arrivals, driven in a private luxury van to your Lyon accommodation, and don't pay extra if your flight is late — the driver tracks it and waits. All taxes, parking, and water are included. The fixed price means no haggling at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want the airport-to-hotel leg handled without thinking — the driver knows when you're arriving and the price is fixed, so you skip the taxi queue and the curb negotiation entirely.
Lyon Airport to Courchevel: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingYou get picked up at Lyon airport with a name sign, help with luggage, and a direct drive to Courchevel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. The driver tracks your flight in real time and stays reachable via WhatsApp. The journey takes 2.5 to 3 hours through alpine scenery, and WiFi is available on board. No negotiating with taxi drivers, no waiting for a shuttle — just a fixed-price transfer that starts your mountain trip on solid ground.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue at Lyon airport and start your Courchevel trip without arranging transport or worrying about timing — the driver's already tracking your flight, so the handoff is seamless the moment you land.
Lyon exploration game and city tour on your phoneA self-guided city exploration game played on your smartphone takes you through 10 Lyon landmarks—from the Fresque des Lyonnais and Place des Terreaux to the Cathedral and Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière—solving quizzes about each site to rack up points. The app works on Android, iOS, or your browser and includes city guides for every monument; you set the pace and choose when to play, with no entrance tickets required.Is it for me?The 2- to 3-hour timeframe means you can fit this into a morning or afternoon without blocking your whole day, and the self-guided format lets you pause for lunch, a museum visit, or just wandering a neighborhood whenever you want—there's no fixed schedule or group to keep pace with.
Lyon Airport to City Center: Private Transfer & Fixed PriceYou get picked up at arrivals with a name card, ride in an air-conditioned car with your luggage, and arrive at your Lyon hotel or address with the fare already settled. No haggling, no meter anxiety, no waiting for a cab — just a driver who knows where you're going and gets you there while you decompress from your flight.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue or public transport navigation — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you can relax the moment you clear customs instead of figuring out how to get into the city.
Lyon Self-Guided Walking Tour: 7 Stops, Audio in 7 LanguagesThis 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.Is it for me?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.
Private Lyon City Tour: 4 hours with guide and driverA private 4-hour city tour of Lyon pairs you with an official guide and driver who collect you from your hotel and show you the silk capital's landmarks—Bellecour Square, Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Lyon Cathedral and the Lumière Institute—from the comfort of a private vehicle. The guide speaks English or French; pickup happens at any Lyon hotel, and the return is included.Is it for me?Four hours leaves room for a leisurely lunch or an afternoon activity after the tour ends, but not enough for a second major attraction—book this if you want the main sights without a full-day commitment, or pair it with an evening plan.
Lyon Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Meet-GreetYou get a named driver waiting at arrivals with flight tracking, a fixed price agreed before you land, and no waiting-time charges if your flight is delayed. Wheelchair accessible, infant seats available. The transfer handles all airport fees and parking, so you pay once and step straight into your ride.Is it for me?Book this if you land with luggage and want to step straight into a waiting car without arranging a taxi or negotiating a fare — the fixed price and flight tracking mean the transfer adapts to you, not the other way around.
