Lyon Walking Tour: Culture, History, Cuisine

Discover the rich history and culture of Lyon on a guided walking tour of Vieux Lyon. Explore hidden passageways, learn about local cuisine, and visit iconic landmarks.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon - Enjoy a brief visit to the cathedral and its astronomical clock.
  • Traboules du Vieux Lyon - Explore some of the hidden passageways, known as traboules, in Vieux Lyon.
  • Musée du Cinéma et de la Miniature - Discover miniatures in the museum’s free courtyard.
  • **Traboule “Maison du Crible – Tour…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Pick-up not included
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Embark on an enchanting walking tour through the heart of Lyon, where centuries of mystery, culture, and culinary wonders await. With the charismatic guide, Paul, discover Vieux Lyon, where each cobblestone and hidden passageway has its own tale to tell.
What to Expect:

  • Insider Secrets: Wander through the traboules (hidden passageways) known only…
Location
Place Saint-Jean
This tour starts at 10:00 am on Place Saint Jean. I will be standing next to the statue of St. John in the middle of the square with a sign in my hands.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Peterfalzon
Nov 9, 2025
An interesting and fun stroll - Paul is interesting, full of information and brings a nice sense of humor to his descriptions of life and the history of Lyon.
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F325lppaulk
Nov 8, 2025
Get Acquainted with Lyon - Thoroughly enjoyed this tour of Lyon. Paul was a great guide. The tour was well paced and informative. I would’ve like to take another tour from Paul.
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Sdstaff382
Oct 31, 2025
Exceptional Tour! - We took this tour with Paul on a cold, wet day and Paul quickly had us forgetting about the weather! He is a captivating storyteller who makes the history of Lyon really come to life. Taking us places we would never have found on our own, Paul was engaging and informative. At the end of the tour, he was a fountain of knowledge and recommendations, very happy to help anyone with anything they needed for the rest of their time in Lyon. So glad we spent a few hours with Paul!
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Elainefm5087yy
Oct 28, 2025
Excellent walking tour in Lyon - Our group of 6 spent a wonderful morning as part of a group tour with Paul. Wonderful descriptions and pointers on restaurants and other sights to see. Highly recommend this tour
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Janet
Oct 26, 2025
Worthwhile tour - Paul was an excellent guide. He provided interesting descriptions and tidbits of the sights along the way. Our whole family enjoyed the tour.
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26laurindag
Oct 21, 2025
Excellent tour and fantastic tour guide - Great tour with a very engaging and knowledgeable tour guide! We saw great parts of the old town and learnt a lot about the history of Lyon. Thank you!
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Louisafrischbier
Oct 21, 2025
Must Do in Lyon! - We had an amazing Tour and would absolutely recommand booking! Lots of information but presented in a funny, entertaining way, lots of tips and stories about the city. 10/10!
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John_s
Oct 20, 2025
The best tour guide ever! - Wow! Our guide was excellent - articulate speaker who spoke clearly and loud enough for all to hear, we were a group of about 25+. He had the most interesting information and stories about Lyon's history and culture. He led us through interesting parts of Lyon. He also gave us recommendations and tips on where to get great coffee, where to eat, and interesting museums to visit. We learned so much in just a couple of hours!
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Laydeey2025
Oct 19, 2025
Knowledgeable Tour Guide - Paul is super passionate and knows so much! Loved the free Vieux Lyon tour and I can’t wait to join the city tour next time!
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G6509idezequielm
Nov 7, 2025
Peaceful morning in Lyon - Great tour, Paul is really knowledgeable, with a good voice and a fine understanding of the city’s vibes, as well as his present and past.
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up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).