Tours & Activities in Lyon
Free Walking Tour to explore the hidden places of Lyon ! Book on GuruWalk for this 2.5 hours Essential Free tour! Just come and enjoy! The peninsula, the old district, Croix Rousse hill… Secret passages (Traboules), abandoned church, architecture, roman ruins, street art… Recommendations for the best bakery, museums, pubs, activities, restaurants and places to visit by yourself… On this Essential Free Walking tour, I’ll guide you around the best and my favorite places. I’ll give you an overview over all the aspects of Lyon… Are you ready to explore my Lyon ?
On this guided walking tour of Vieux Lyon, the most interesting area of Lyon, you will discover this amazing neighborhood with Paul, your guide.
I will explain the history and culture of Lyon, talking about a lot of things, like the Bouchon (local restaurants), the history of Silk production in Lyon, Klaus Barbie and the French resistance during the Second World War, Paul Bocuse and food culture and Renaissance in Lyon.
We will visit many hidden passageways (the Traboules) and secret courtyards, that are sometimes hard to find on your own.
For the last part of the tour we will cross over to the modern city center and visit some highlights like the Theatre des Celestins and the Hôtel Dieu, one of my favorite buildings!
On this guided walking tour of the historic neighborhoods of Croix-Rousse and Vieux Lyon, you will learn a lot about the culture and history of Lyon.
We start on Place des Terreaux where you'll see the impressive the Hôtel de Ville and Museum. The Bartholdi Fountain is another highlight. Then we walk through Croix-Rousse, where the silk workers used to work.
It is filled with hidden passageways, the Traboules.
We will talk about silk and enjoy amazing views over the city. From the Roman Amphitheatre, we descend down towards Vieux Lyon, the most famous neighborhood of the city.
We will see the Fresque des Lyonnais, an impressive wall painting and Rue Juiverie, with the amazing Gallerie Philibert Delorme. We'll finish in the busy part of Vieux Lyon, right in time for lunch!
On this private tour, you'll be able to decide what you want to visit in Lyon and have an English-speaking guide exclusively for you!
Discover Lyon, the city of light and elegance, on a unique tour that will take you from the historic Place des Terreaux to the majestic Notre-Dame de Fourvière crossing the old quarter! Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Lyon as you wander through its charming cobblestone streets, discovering iconic sites such as the Opéra de Lyon and the Théâtre des Célestins. Finally, marvel at the splendid beauty of this iconic monument, a symbol of the city's devotion and greatness. Book now and embark on an unforgettable experience in Lyon!
Discover the essence of Lyon on this tour that combines history, art and architecture in a unique experience that will captivate you from the first moment. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this charming city and reserve your spot now!
If you are interested in getting to know the city of Lyon passing through some of the most emblematic areas of the city as well as secret and historical corridors and the most artistic area of the city with the best "Instagrammable" spots in the city, this Tour is for you.
Points of interest that we will discover along the route:
- Cordeliers
- Old Lyon
- La Croix-Rousse
Note:
👀 You need to pay a public transport ticket to go up to the Croix-Rousse area by funicular, the rest of the journey is done on foot.👀