Top Lyon Sightseeing Tours

The perfect introduction to France’s history-filled city, this hop-on hop-off tour of Lyon makes stops at several attractions. Enrich your visit with audio commentary in multiple languages as you listen to anecdotes about the city, its people, and its heritage. Your pass is valid for the whole day, so you can get down—and back on—as many times as you’d like.

Maximize your time in the vibrant Lyon with a Lyon City Card, your passport for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders of the city. Explore esteemed museums at your own pace and receive free admission to 22 of Lyon’s most popular cultural institutions. Enjoy free guided tours and river cruises; purchase souvenirs in sophisticated shops at a discount; and see free concerts and puppet shows with your indispensable card. Select from either a 1-, 2- 3-day or 4 day pass and receive a free brochure and map-guide to the city when you collect your card.

Explore Lyon’s hillside Croix-Rousse quarter by mini-train rather than foot on this city tram tour. Board the train with its panoramic windows and roof, and trundle through the village-like streets of this one-time silk workers’ district, famous for its boho atmosphere, markets, and wall murals. Admire the traditional townhouses and best-known murals depicting historical local scenes and figures, including the ‘Murs des Canuts,’ and ‘Fresque des Lyonnais.’ Multi-lingual audio guide included.

Health and safety commitments: The tours have been suited to meet all of your requirements and provide you with a safe tour experience. Once you are comfortably seated in the electric pedicab, begin a tour of Lyon with a local guide who is passionate about the city. Learn about the history of Lyon from Roman times to the Renaissance and discover the city from another angle, in the heart of the historic districts. Discover the old town of Lyon, "Vieux Lyon", part of the city’s historic region that is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage, where you will be introduced to the city’s unique covered walkways, known as “traboules.” On an extended 2-hour tour, visit the area of "Presqu'île", which is at the heart of the city and continue along the banks of the Rhone to enjoy a panoramic view of the hills of Fourviere and Croix-Rousse. Hear stories, historical facts, and anecdotes, as you explore some of the highlights of the city. Up to 2 adults and one child under 6 years old. 1 or 2-hour guided tour.

Travelers that want to avoid a crowded tour bus—but see more than with a typical walking tour—shouldn't miss this comfortable, pedicab tour in Lyon. As you cruise through the heart of the city, see top attractions, from bustling Place Bellecour to the historic Theatre des Celestins and Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste. Along the way, learn about Lyon's history from your guide, and see some of the city's ancient hillside passageways, called traboules.

Meet a Lyon local for a private walking tour that’s like having a friend—rather than a professional guide—to show you around the city. It’s a new concept in travel, and everything from the pre-tour phone consultation to the walking tour itself is completely tailored to you. Whether you’re exploring neighborhood life or looking for Lyon’s most authentic flavors, it’s a personalized alternative to an off-the-shelf itinerary.

Were there any lions in Lyon? Why did they build so many secret passages and what kind of troubles happened in the "traboules"? Where did the kings keep their mistresses? Why is the city center sliding down the hill throughout centuries? Join me to walk the streets that are as busy today as they were 500 years ago, see Lyon as it was at the era of Roman Empire, and hear more cool stories about this amazing city, its history, architecture and culture. The departure time and place is flexible depending on your preferences.

This private walking tour will take you to the most famous landmarks of UNESCO world heritage site, Lyon. Expert, multilingual guides create the ideal tour for first time visitors. Being a private tour, it can be tailored to your own personal interests if you specify them at your booking. Experience Lyon, France’s famous gastronomic capital. This tour is perfect for the first time visitor to Lyon. Get a summary of Lyon's old district: one of France’s most beautiful and historical cities. The tour will take you through the enchanting neighborhood of Saint-Jean. and you'll also be taken through Lyon’s famous ‘Traboules'. Here, your expert guide will explain the fascinating history behind these ancient underground passageways a true highlight for many visitors to Lyon. If you have a mobility issue/ reduced mobility please let us know after you have made your reservation, so that we can adapt this tour to you. We are happy to have you with us!

Spend half a day exploring Pérouges, one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages. Enter the town through the Porte d'en Haut gate and check out its 15th and 16th century homes, the Place des Tilleuls, and stunning views that reach across the Ain Valley all the way to the Alps. Enjoy a “galette,” the regional specialty, with a glass of cider before your tour concludes.

Get personalized attention on this 2.5-hour private culinary tour in Old Lyon. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed neighborhood and stop for tasting sessions to refuel during your walk, including chocolate, cheese, marzipan, and wine.

Visit Pérouges—one of the ‘most beautiful villages in France’—and the alpine town of Annecy on this private full-day tour from Lyon. Admire the medieval monuments and tuck into a traditional breakfast in Pérouges, then enjoy a walking tour of historic Annecy or an optional cruise around Lake Annecy.

UNESCO–listed Lyon is considered among France’s must-see cities, but exploring solo means missing the colorful history and heritage. On this tour, begin with pickup at your hotel and hit top attractions including the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, the Presqu’île, and the historic Traboules. Listen as your guide brings their rich histories to life, and finish with tasty treats in Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse.

Enjoy this private tour through the city of Lyon with your private official guide. Get to know the most emblematic places of the silk capital, from the comfort of your private vehicle with driver. The start point of the tour will depend on the pick-up location. Among many other places to visit, you can enjoy: Jacabins Square Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon) Saint-Jean Cathedral Garden of the Grande Côte Parc de la Tête d’Or Lumiere Institute Gallo-Roman Museum Lyon Opera Lyon Museum of Contemporary Art The Bartholdi fountain And much more! At the end of the tour, your private driver and guide will take you back to your hotel in Lyon.

Amazing Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière and panorama over the city, the Old Lyon with Saint-Jean cathedral and the famous passageaways (traboules) used by resistants, the peninsula and its emblematic squares and landmarks, le « Lyon Mural » : an overall insight into the city of Lyon and its 2,000 year history in 4 hours with a private professional guide

Discover the Old Lyon - the most amazing district of the city. What is the significance of Lyon Cathedral? The city is like a labyrinth made of surprising courtyards and passageways with stupendous gothic staircases or Italian galleries. Your local professional guide will take you to the most interesting places. You will be walking in alleys paved with cobblestones and admire those multi-coloured Renaissance facades. You will hear fascinating facts about the city. This tour is especially recommended if you are visiting Lyon for the first time.

Demanding and in search of exceptional sensations, this visit is dedicated to you. We offer you a private discovery of the Château de Champ-Renard where you will be amazed by its history, the memory of the place and the wine-making traditions that have been perpetuated there since the 18th century. You will discover the history of this ancient fortified castle, and enter it on a journey through time, to rediscover the elegance and authenticity of another era. After a visit to the cuvage and the aging cellar, you will be welcomed to spend a privileged moment and taste 4 of the Château's cuvées. A screen-printed glass of the Château is offered to you. If you choose the Internal Visit of the Château option, you will discover the Château's private rooms where the wine tasting will also take place - accompanied by a few savory bites. A unique moment in the heart of the family home! Take advantage of a private visit to do with some of your loved ones.

With this visit you discover all the essentials of Lyon. Old cobblestone streets, we will disappear in these secret passages that Lyonnais call "traboules" to reappear on the quay of a river. We will meet famous people who built the city through painted walls, fountains, monuments that tell us the past. Can be oriented according to your preferences subject to prior reservation.

The Old Lyon is the most amazing district of the city. Near the majestic gothic Saint-Jean cathedral, you will push the doors and discover a labyrinth made of surprising courtyards and passageways with stupendous gothic staircases or italian galleries Let’s stroll in alleys paved with cobblestones and admire those multicolored Renaissance façades or beautiful silk workshops and typical lyonnais restaurants : a must in Lyon !

There is so much to see and do in the city of Lyon that your only problem will be finding enough time to see it all! Choose to discover Lyon's quintessence with our private Panoramic Sightseeing Tour. With a local guide, visit Lyon's best monuments in minivan and learn everything about its fascinating history.

Embark on a quest around Lyon by solving clues that will take you to the most haunted places in the city, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own St. Jean Baptiste Cathedral, Loyasse cemetery, Montee du Gourguillon, and more. + Discover the most haunted streets, villas, and squares in the city + Find out the horror stories of the people who used to live there + Solve clues on your phone while you visit the haunted Lyon Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Start and stop whenever you want. Along the way, you’ll find horror stories that will give you the chills. Dare you go on this tour?

Enjoy this private walking tour in the city of Lyon along with your private official guide. The tour starts at the streets of Old Lyon, more exactly at the Gadagne Museum. This complex consists of three interesting museums: the Lyon History Museum, the Museum of Renaissance Buildings and the Museum of the Puppets of the World. Your next stop will be the Cathedral of Saint-Jean, an impressive Christian edification built, from 1180 to 1480, that clearly represents the transition from Romanesque to Gothic. After that, we continue to Saint-Jean square to take a small break and enjoy a cup of coffe and a croissant at any of its surrounding stores. The last stop, but not the least important is Saint-Jean Street (Rue Saint-Jean). A narrow and cobbled pedestrian street, surrounded by many interesting restaurants and stores. Among the sites you can visit we offer: Bellecour square Tete d’Ord park Gallo-Roman museum Saint-Jean cathedral Ópera de Lyon Lyon Museum of Contemporany art

105 hectares, including a 16 hectare lake, three million visitors per year, 8,800 trees, 6,500 m2 of greenhouses, 30,000 roses, a 3.9 km tour, the names of 10,600 dead for France engraved on a monument, 800 animals cared for by 21 agents and nearly a hundred gardeners ... Can we summarize a park such as that of the Tête d'Or by a few figures? The answer is absolutely NO. For this reason, let yourself be advised by your passionate guide who will tell you about all the wonders that this magical park hides. Combining a structured route to discover the different secrets of the park. Through its origins and its history, its botany and its curiosities we will discover this magnificent park and in the background we will discover the history of the city of Lyon. The tour includes two options: the walking tour for group tours and the velotaxi option (maximum 2 people) for people with reduced mobility.

Private Oenological Tour: Beaujolais and Tasting with a wine expert. Spend a day in the picturesque hills and valleys of the Beaujolais wine region with a wine expert. You will visit two Domaines Familiaux, dive into their cellars, discover the winemaking process, from the grapes to the glass, and taste delicious wines. You will also have time for a leisurely stroll in the medieval village of Oingt. First step: visit of two family domains. Discover the passion of families for wine by browsing their vineyards and their vats. Throughout the visit you will discover all the details of the winemaking process. Then we will arrive in Oingt and explore the steep streets of this charming village. You will have lunch in a gourmet restaurant, a magnificent view will allow you to take full advantage of the situation of this village of Pierres Dorées in Beaujolais.

In complete privacy, come and discover Lyon with a private guide, art historian and heritage restorer. Learn about Lyon from its birth to the first workers' revolts in XIXth century. 20 centuries of a rich and fascinating history, punctuated by anecdotes and small very Lyon surprises!

Play a city game in Lyon and go on a walking tour filled with vast plazas and narrow streets, vibrant architecture, cosy boutiques, all overflowing with history. Highlights: Envision and reenact the terror of being caught by the Nazis Maneuver through the secret passageways (traboules) and hidden courtyards of Lyon Admire stunning statues and fountains Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt. Discover Lyon’s fascinating history and attractions while you solve clues around the Old Town. Explore this charming city in France by playing a quest with your friends, significant other, or family. Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS, or guide. As you answer the questions, the secret story of each place is unlocked. The city game will take you about 1.5 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit which will allow you to go at your own pace.

New in Lyon: Let yourself be tempted by a romantic break with your half. Embark aboard our sedans for a romantic walk to discover the most beautiful places in the City of Lights. From Place Bellecour to Confluence via the Fourvière hill, Lyon will have no secrets for you. Our experienced and passionate Chauffeurs will take care of you during this unique parenthesis.

Come and discover the history of Lyon from its birth to the first workers' revolts of the 19th century. 20 centuries of a rich and fascinating history, punctuated with anecdotes and little surprises from Lyon!

Discover the best of the lyonnaise gastronomy while visiting the charming Croix-Rousse district, famous for silk Weaving. Accompanied by your guide, learn all about the unusual history of this authentic district, with its unique atmosphere, like a village in the city. Taste the iconic regional specialties and learn about their secrets. In a fun and convivial atmosphere, this tour off the beaten tracks, is perfect to learn about the history and little anecdotes around the city. Charcuterie, cheese, wine and even chocolate, this tour will delight the gourmet who lives in you.

Experience some of what makes France so famous for its food in this private tour of The Halles of Lyon - Paul Bocuse a historic covered market in one of the world’s food capitals. Meet local producers and learn inside secrets from your guide. Taste everything from pralines and macaroons, to locally made cheeses, dumplings, cured meats, and of course wine. This tour is ideal for visitors with a passion for food, who want to taste the flavors of Lyon.

we offer tours or tourist tours fully customizable and adjustable to your desires. your driver will be bilingual or more and will be entirely at your disposal, professional and discreet he will be up to your expectations and bring you full satisfaction.

Explore the photogenic scenery of Lyon’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, and discover some of this famously gastronomic city’s most delicious bites, during a private walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and be sure to come hungry: your guide will lead you down traboules (narrow passageways) and to bouchons Lyonnais (traditional local bistros), and you’ll sample everything from brioche to pralines and beyond.

Visit Lyon with a guide-lecturer. In a green setting, the preserved site of Fourvière overhangs the city to almost 120 meters and thus offers superb panoramas. The whole is registered in the UNESCO perimeter since 1998. This tour proposes to discover three emblematic places of the hill. The belvedere for a general presentation of the current city of Lyon The basilica ND de Fourvière and its singular history (with comments inside the building) Finally, the ancient theaters to evoke these places of entertainment still used today but also an ideal place to tell the story of the founding of the city 2000 years ago and its development. The visit will then propose to walk down to Vieux Lyon via a stop on the oldest medieval houses of Lyon.

Day Tour of Lyon. See both Lyons famous hills in a day. English Guide.See the most interesting sights of Lyon's Old Town plus Croix Rousse.See the last Lyon Silk Shop producing in Lyon.

Explore the historic villages and beautiful vineyards of the Beaujolais wine region on this private full-day tour from Lyon. Sample Beaujolais wines with a tasting at a distinguished winery, enjoy a delicious lunch (own expense) amid the Dombes vineyards, then taste regional specialty ‘galette’ in Pérouges.

Delve deep into the history of Lyon and discover the Capital of the Resistance - from the Presqu'île to the Vieux Lyon. Alongside an expert guide, explore the places where the clandestine fight for the Liberation were played out, including the secret passageways known as traboules, used by the Resistance. During the Second World War, the city of Lyon played a key role in the liberation of France from the Nazis and thereafter became known as the Capital of the Resistance. This tour takes its participants back in time to when Lyon became a hotbed of Resistance against the enemy, almost entirely behind closed doors.

This activity at the Château de Champ-Renard consists of a tasting visit (1h30) privatized for you and your loved ones, a picnic in the Parc du Château (1h) and a hike from the Château (between 1h and 2h30). After a complete visit of the estate and an explanation of the production of the wines, you will participate in a commented tasting of 3 vintages. Children can taste 3 grape juices. You will enjoy a picnic basket prepared by us and composed of local products in the gardens of our English park. And you will go hiking from the Castle to discover the magnificent landscapes and the exceptional heritage of our region. You will leave with a silkscreened glass of the Château as a gift (one glass per adult).

Discover the Old Lyon - the most amazing district of the city. What is the significance of Lyon Cathedral? The city is like a labyrinth made of surprising courtyards and passageways with stupendous gothic staircases or Italian galleries. Your local professional guide will take you to the most interesting places. You will be walking in alleys paved with cobblestones and admire those multi-coloured Renaissance facades. You will hear fascinating facts about the city. This tour is especially recommended if you are visiting Lyon for the first time.

The fertile vineyards around Lyon are widely considered to produce France’s finest wines, but knowing where to find the best of them requires local knowledge. On this tour, spin through the Lyon countryside by air-conditioned minivan with your guide, and visit two of the family-run wine estates for which the Beaujolais region is famous. You’ll explore the cellars and vineyards, with tasting sessions along the way.

Welcome to Lyon, the second largest city in France. The city is situated near the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône. Home to several UNESCO world heritage sites with 2000 years of history. With a big Renaissance-styled old town, Roman ruins, historic industrial districts, and the Place Des Terreaux, the city has a lot to offer. Get ready to experience the best of Lyon, a walk around the city where you'll see and learn about Renaissance architecture, discover the narrow “traboules” - delightful renaissance passageways - , and hear some interesting facts and stories from your local guide. You will learn about: The Roman Senate Lugdunum Archbishop of Lyon Kingdom of the Burgundians Treaty of Verdun Kingdom of Arles Italian influence on Lyon's architecture St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre French Revolution

Explore the city with gastronomy-specialised guide and taste local specialities. Sample a wide range of high-end local products while discovering the indoor market Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. Admire some of Lyon’s key monuments, including the Presqu’île - town centre and Old Lyon. Do you know the small secrets of Lyon’s cuisine? Enjoy a series of relaxed and convivial tastings in the capital of French gastronomy accompanied by our guide and passionate artisans.