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15 Best Lyon Walking Tours

The Vieux Lyon walks ranked: traboule passages threading Renaissance courtyards, funicular-included highlight routes and hidden-gem versions through Croix-Rousse’s silk-weaver slopes. The secret corridors moved silk and resistance fighters; the guides hold the door codes.

1.Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

Explore Lyon’s old town on this 2-hour guided walking tour, discovering secret passageways, historic sites, and local culture for just $5.79.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Paul is informative, funny, so kind and loud enuf to hear from the third row...he is everything a great tour guide should be. I highly recommend taking tours with him.”

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2.Lyon: Private Walking Tour of “Traboules” in the Old Town

Discover Lyon’s secret passageways on this private 2.5-hour walking tour. Expert guides unveil hidden traboules, sharing history and local stories for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“It was extraordinary. The tour guide was very well prepared, very funny and created a wonderful atmosphere. We had a blast. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts to our guide Yannick.”

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3.Lyon: City Highlights Walking Tour

Discover Lyon’s top sights and hidden gems with this engaging 1.5 to 2-hour walking tour led by friendly local guides, perfect for exploring effectively.

★ 4.9

“Aidan was very friendly and knowledgeable about Lyon. He also spoke great English. We loved some of the extra things we saw like the Roman amphitheater and secret passageways.”

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5.Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

Discover Lyon’s hidden treasures and iconic sights on this 2-hour guided walking tour. Perfect for curious travelers wanting authentic local insights.

★ 5.0

“This is a great tour. Traveled all the way from the Bahamas. The guid was very informative and genuine. The tour was a good morning exercise and ended in time for a quick meal before we continued exploring. If I had to do it again…”

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6.Lyon: Vieux Lyon Food Tasting Walking Tour

Discover Lyon’s charm on a 4-hour guided food walk through Vieux Lyon, sampling 14+ local delicacies, exploring historic passageways, and meeting passionate vendors.

★ 4.9

“Great guide (Nathalie) who was a great story teller and taught us a lot about the food culture in Lyon. The vendors/restaurants were super friendly, fun and the food delicious. A must-do tour in Lyon!”

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8.Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour

Discover Lyon’s hidden passageways and medieval streets on a private guided tour, exploring traboules, historic sites, and local stories for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Great, informative tour! We enjoyed learning about Lyon’s very varied history and development. Tour guide terrific.”

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9.Lyon: Old District Private Guided Walking Tour

Discover Lyon’s highlights on a private guided walking tour through Old Town, exploring traboules, Saint-Jean Cathedral, and historic streets at your own pace.

★ 4.5

“Fabulous history tour of Lyon. Lots of fun facts mixed in with the history of Lyon. Very enjoyable and gives a nice overview of the “Old District.””

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10.Lyon’s History and Must-Sees with a Local! (English Walking Tour)

Discover Lyon’s hidden gems, historic sites, and local stories on this engaging 1 hour 45-minute guided walking tour with a passionate local guide.

★ 5.0

“Quentin is a truly gifted guide. His energy and knowledge combine to make his tour of Lyon unforgettable. And he’s entertaining too, bringing the group together and making the whole experience throughly worthwhile. For an hour or so he is your lively. knowledgeable friend.”

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11.Historical & Cultural Walking Tour in Lyon

Discover Lyon’s historic charm on a 2-hour guided walking tour through Renaissance districts, iconic sights, and hidden alleyways with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Tour guide was very friendly and welcoming, spoke English well, and had a very well-planned tour; including an easy-to-find start location and an ideal end-location for heading up the funicular. The tour also had several stopping/sitting points and shady areas throughout, which was ideal for…”

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12.Lyon UNESCO: Private walking tour

Discover Lyon’s UNESCO World Heritage sites on this private 2.5-hour walking tour, exploring Old Lyon, basilicas, and hidden passageways with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Didac was a spectacular guide on this private tour. Lots of tips for other activities, access to places not possible on a group tour (eg, backstage at Guignol theatre). Personable, knowledgeable, flexible according to our needs and wants.”

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13.Lyon: Traboules Private Tour of the Secret Passages

Discover Lyon’s secret passageways with this private guided tour exploring traboules, silk history, WWII stories, and hidden city secrets in 2 hours.

★ 4.9

“Really enjoyed the in depth knowledge and pro tips our guide gave us. The early morning timing was also lovely: streets were quiet, like we had the old city to ourselves!”

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14.Big traboules in Little Lyon : private walking tour

Discover Lyon’s secrets on a private 3-hour walking tour exploring historic traboules, ancient architecture, and stunning views, led by an expert guide.

★ 4.9

“We booked the tour prior to leaving for our trip to France. Booking was easy and communication clear. Konstantin, our guide, was friendly, knowledgeable and wove together facts and anecdotes in an interesting way during the tour. We appreciated that he modified the tour ‘on…”

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