Lyon Tours: 15 to Choose Between

1.Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,614 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $29Our pick

Use a one or two-day open-top bus pass to see Lyon at your own pace. The nine-stop route links Place Bellecour, Vieux Lyon, Fourvière, the Roman theaters, the Confluence Museum, and the Painted Wall. Commentary comes through the free REWIND smartphone app, so bring a charged phone and your own earphones.

“Be at your pick up spot on time sometimes it’s more than 40 minutes between buses a patient the city is beautiful incredible neighborhoods the two rivers are fantastic the confluence is where the new museum is and that new museum is just incredible”

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2.Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,023 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Spend about an hour exploring Lyon’s Musée de l’illusion, where holograms, sensory tricks, puzzles, and visual rooms play with your perception. You can take photos that make you appear to float, shrink, or stand upside down. The visit is self-guided, wheelchair accessible, and best enjoyed with a charged phone.

“NOUS AVONS PASSE UN TRES BON MOMENT EN FAMILLE”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 942 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $6Best value

Join guide Paul from Place Saint-Jean for a two-hour English walk through Vieux Lyon and central Lyon. You’ll see the cathedral, secret traboules, Tour Rose, silk traditions, the Klaus Barbie courthouse, Théâtre des Célestins, and Hôtel Dieu. The pace is relaxed, the group is capped at 18, and the tour ends near restaurants and shops.

“That they need to look for Free Lyon tour sign held by Guide not Viator!! Frustrating time trying to find our guide. The good news was the guide Paul was knowledge and well informed we enjoyed the experience.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 866 reviews · 2h 30m · from $43

Meet Yannick, often called Yan, at the old fountain beside Lyon Cathedral for a 150-minute walk through Vieux Lyon. He leads a small group of up to 10 through public and lesser-known traboules, explaining silk workers, Renaissance architecture, local politics, and Resistance history in English or French.

“Yan was our guide today, and we were extremely lucky to be his only two clients. From the first introduction, Yan had us intrigued with ancient historical facts about Lyon. His tour showed us secrets about the way of life, politics and religion, commerce and architecture over centuries here. Yannick was an entertaining and intelligent guide, providing one of the best tours we have enjoyed during our two European holidays. Highly recommended.”

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5.Lyon: City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 847 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $25

Join bilingual guides Aidan or Ryan for a relaxed Lyon walking tour. Choose a 2-hour, 5-kilometer small-group route with Fourvière Basilica and Roman theatres, or a 1.5-hour, 2-kilometer route through Vieux Lyon, the traboules, Place Bellecour, and Hôtel Dieu.

“Our tour was very inclusive, informative and entertaining. We enjoyed it very much. We are confused by the cost as other tours are much cheaper (some 5 euros!) but the reviews for Aiden and Ryan were all excellent so we were persuaded! Thanks Aiden.”

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6.Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 831 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Join Toni or Maud for a three-hour English walking tour through Lyon’s Place des Terreaux, Vieux Lyon, and Fourvière Hill. Expect a group of no more than 10, a funicular ride, secret passageways, Roman remains, city history, and practical food and sightseeing tips.

“what a wonderful experience , I fully recommend it . We were a group of 10 friends travelling to Lyon for the 1st time. Our tour guide Toni was very knowledgeable about Lyon and its surroundings. He was very laid back , never rushed us and took time to tell us stories adding some of his own anecdotes which made the tour much more enjoyable. He also made time to send us recommendation for local restaurants after the tour.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 750 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $6

Start at the Museum of Fine Arts and walk through Lyon’s silk-making district, secret traboules, Roman remains, and Vieux Lyon. Guide Paul brings the city’s past, food, architecture, and local tips to life in clear English. Expect stairs, courtyards, and a finish near the old town’s restaurants and markets.

“Excellent tour with guide Paul. We were a little late and we joined the group with ease. We learned a lot about Lyon in short space of time and he was helpful with suggesting things to do and places for food and drinks We would highly recommend!”

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8.Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 603 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $92

Meet your English-speaking guide at Place Saint-Jean for a 3.5-hour walking meal through Lyon. Taste wine and Rosette de Lyon, quenelle in a traditional bouchon, local sweets, praluline, and fine chocolate. Groups are limited to 12, and guides such as Elisabetta, Anna, Nathalie, and Marion add food lore, history, and practical restaurant tips.

“An amazing thoughtful and comprehensive food tour. Covering a range of local produce and delicacies. Well put together with our food expert Elisabetta. Suited to all and accomodating to those with food requirements. Thoroughly recommend at the start of your Lyon stay. A great introduction to Lyonnaise food and history.”

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9.Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Fine Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 575 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Walk through Vieux Lyon and toward Place Bellecour while tasting six French and Lyonnais specialties. You’ll sample charcuterie, cheese, praline brioche, a hot bouchon dish, wine, chocolate, and coffee. Guides such as Nathalie, Oliver, Anna, and Ash add local history and practical food tips. Groups are capped at 12.

“We had a wonderful time on this tour! The food and wine were excellent, and our guide, Oliver, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about Lyon and its history, and made the experience both fun and engaging. It was a great way to explore the city and learn more about its culture. Highly recommend!”

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10.2-Hour Electric Bike Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 472 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Ride through Lyon with a local English- or French-speaking guide, visiting Bellecour, the Rhône, Tête d’Or Park, Terreaux, and the Fresque des Lyonnais. The electric bikes make the 2-hour route manageable, while guides such as Nate, Bruno, Pierre, and Cherine add local stories and useful tips. Groups are limited to 10.

“Tour was good. Informative, good guide. 10 in our group was a few too many. Missed a lot of what the guide said.”

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11.Vieux Lyon Food Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 453 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Walk Vieux Lyon with guides such as Nathalie, Shirine, Nico, and Manu, stopping at five local food businesses for about 14 tastings. Expect a lunch-sized spread of cheese, meats, pastries, sweets, and drinks, plus the Cathedral of St. Jean, secret traboules, and stories linking Lyon’s past with its food culture.

“Nathalie was amazing! We were only 4 in our group so it was essentially a private tour. By the end of the tour, we regret not doing this at the start of our Lyon trip as it would have been so helpful to know the history and how to choose a very authentic bouchon. Would highly recommend.”

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12.Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 395 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend four hours walking through Lyon’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a small group of up to 12 people. Your English-speaking guide may be Nathalie, Shirine, Nico, or another local host. Six tasting stops cover cheese, charcuterie, wine, a bouchon specialty, gelato, praline tart, and coffee, with history and silk-making woven into the route.

“Had a great time visiting various parts of the old town and tasting local food. She shared knowledge of the city and history, and provided recommendations as well. She was full of knowledge!”

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13.Afternoon Old Town Food tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about three hours in Vieux Lyon with a local English-speaking guide, visiting four tasting stops for regional meats, cheeses, sweets, wine, beer, chocolate, or ice cream. Along the way, explore Saint Jean Cathedral, secret traboules, and possibly Lyon’s silk-making tradition. Groups are capped at 12.

“Guide was very nice and friendly. Food places were good. But, one of the food place was closed, so we only were able to do 4, not 5 as mentioned in tour program.”

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14.2h – Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Ride through Lyon for two hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Nate, Shirene, Alex, or Pierre. You’ll see Old Town, Fourvière views, Place Bellecour, the Rhône, City Hall, the famous painted wall, and Parc de la Tête d’Or. Electric bikes, helmets, and rain jackets are provided.

“So much fun driving around the city stopping at different points and getting information was fun. It makes her great and very easy to operate.”

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15.4h Complete Lyon Experience: E-Bike, Food Tasting & Old Town Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Start near Palais de Justice with an easy electric bike ride through Vieux Lyon, along the Rhône, through Tête d’Or Park, and up to Lyon’s best viewpoints. A food stop includes regional cheese, cured meats, sausage, bread, and a drink, followed by a guided walk through Old Town and its traboules.

“To be clear I'm rating a 2-hour ride without food that the tour operator swapped for the 4 hour ride I booked. Apparently I was the only one so they moved me to another excursion and refunded 1/2 of the cost. Bicycling around Lyon was super - the guide, Pierre, was entertaining and led a nice tour of the city. The bike lane infrastructure is great.. I recommend this tour as a nice introduction to the city.”

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