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Lyon Walking Tour: Vieux Lyon, traboules & hidden courtyards
Lyon Walking Tour: Vieux Lyon, traboules & hidden courtyards★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (155)2hA 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfrom€ 35View ›
Lyon: Northern Rhône Syrah & Viognier Wine Tasting
Lyon: Northern Rhône Syrah & Viognier Wine Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (128)4hYou spend a half-day walking the steep vineyards of Ampuis with a local guide, tasting Viognier and Syrah in their original terroir before the vines themselves. The tour includes transport from Lyon, small tasting doses, and a view of the Rhône valley that frames why this corner of France tastes the way it does. You're back in the city by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand why Northern Rhône wines taste the way they do without spending a full day away from Lyon — the half-day format and included transport mean you taste in the vineyard itself, not in a room, and you're back in the city by early afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 109View ›
Lyon: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Lyon: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (126)2h–6hYou 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%from€ 48View ›
Wine tours from Lyon: Beaujolais golden stone villages & tastings
Wine tours from Lyon: Beaujolais golden stone villages & tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (124)4hYou'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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 109View ›
Chamonix Paragliding: Tandem Flight from Planpraz & Mont Blanc Views
Chamonix Paragliding: Tandem Flight from Planpraz & Mont Blanc Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (124)1hYou ride the gondola to Planpraz, walk to the launch site, and push off down a slope facing Mont Blanc with your instructor. The tandem paragliding flight lasts twenty minutes, with helmet and harness provided. No experience needed — all fitness levels work. You're back at the valley floor by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try paragliding without training or equipment of your own — the instructor manages the flight while you experience it, which is what makes twenty minutes enough to feel the whole thing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 178View ›
Annecy: Paragliding Flight & Ski Lift Launch Over Alps
Annecy: Paragliding Flight & Ski Lift Launch Over Alps★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (120)1hYou’ll ride the ski lift from Annecy to your grassy launch site with your guide, gear up with helmet and gloves, then run straight into flight over alpine valleys. Feel the wind on your face as you glide above hiking trails and wildflowers before landing softly back in the valley—an experience that lingers long after your feet touch down.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfrom€ 179View ›
Lyon: French Wine & Cheese Tasting with Sommelier
Lyon: French Wine & Cheese Tasting with Sommelier★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (101)2h 30mYou 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 160View ›
Grenoble: Vercors Ecouges Canyoning Adventure & Photos
Grenoble: Vercors Ecouges Canyoning Adventure & Photos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (101)4hYou’ll suit up in neoprene gear before following your local guide into Vercors’ Ecouges canyon for half a day of jumps, slides, and abseils. Expect laughter (and maybe nerves) as you tackle crystal pools together — with photos included so you can relive every splash later.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 75View ›
Lyon: French Pastry Class with Chef Thierry & Take-Home Treats
Lyon: French Pastry Class with Chef Thierry & Take-Home Treats★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (90)3hYou'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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 127View ›
Beaujolais: Private Day Tour by Vintage Land Rover with Wine & Castles
Beaujolais: Private Day Tour by Vintage Land Rover with Wine & Castles★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (88)8hYou’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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 490View ›
Electric Bike Tour Lyon: 3h with Local Guide
Electric Bike Tour Lyon: 3h with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (85)3hA 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 55View ›
Grenoble: Vercors Canyoning Versoud River with Gear & Guide
Grenoble: Vercors Canyoning Versoud River with Gear & Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (76)4hYou’ll slip into a wetsuit and follow your guide through Versoud canyon near Grenoble—abseiling down waterfalls, sliding over smooth rock, laughing at unexpected splashes. Try jumps if you want (never required) and end up muddy, exhilarated, and probably craving more river time than you’d expect.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 50View ›
Beaujolais Wine Tasting Tour from Lyon: 12 wines and a winemaker
Beaujolais Wine Tasting Tour from Lyon: 12 wines and a winemaker★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (71)4hA 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 99View ›
Lyon bike tour: 3 hours, Bellecour to Confluence
Lyon bike tour: 3 hours, Bellecour to Confluence★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (57)3hA 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.Instant confirmationfrom€ 44View ›
E-bike tour Lyon: Tête d'Or Park & riverside ride
E-bike tour Lyon: Tête d'Or Park & riverside ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (23)2hA 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.Instant confirmationfrom€ 35View ›
E-bike tour Lyon: Tête d'Or Park, Old Town & riverside
E-bike tour Lyon: Tête d'Or Park, Old Town & riverside★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (18)3hA 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.Instant confirmationfrom€ 49View ›
Electric Bike Tour Lyon: Croix-Rousse & Fourvière, 2 Hours
Electric Bike Tour Lyon: Croix-Rousse & Fourvière, 2 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (14)2hA 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.Instant confirmationfrom€ 48View ›
Paragliding Discovery Flight in Belledonne Valley
Paragliding Discovery Flight in Belledonne Valley★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (10)1hYou’ll soar above Grenoble’s cliffs with an expert pilot, catch wide-open views of the valley and Belledonne mountains, and maybe even try steering yourself if conditions allow. It’s open to most ages and abilities—just bring your sense of adventure.Free cancellationKids −36%from€ 125View ›
Lyon City Tour with Local Guide: 10 Highlights & Traboules
Lyon City Tour with Local Guide: 10 Highlights & Traboules★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (9)2hA 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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −40%from€ 25View ›
Lyon Airport to City: Private Transfer & Meet-Greet
Lyon Airport to City: Private Transfer & Meet-Greet★★★★★★★★★★ 3.00 (4)30mYou 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.Free cancellationfrom€ 75View ›
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