Walking Tours in Lyon: 14 With the Prices and the Hours

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 942 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $6Our pick

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.4h 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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8.Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 198 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Spend three hours walking through Vieux Lyon with an English- or French-speaking guide such as Nathalie, Manou, or Eric. Four tasting stops cover local cold cuts, cheese, praline pie, chocolates, wine, beer, and seasonal ice cream, with history and traboules along the way. Vegetarian guests can join with advance notice, but the tour is not suitable for vegans.

“This tour was amazing! Our guide, Luce, was wonderful. Not only was the food outstanding, there was also a great deal of history shared as we walked from tasting to tasting. Highly recommend!”

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9.Lyon Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $58

Build your Lyon walk around your interests, pace, and schedule with a private Lokafyer guide. You might explore Vieux Lyon, Fourvière, food markets, architecture, or daily life, with guides such as Joseph, Noemie, Jessica, and Paola offering local advice. The tour lasts two to six hours, and paid admissions and transport cost extra.

“Highly recommend this Lyon tour with Joseph. We learned a great deal viewing the architecture and learning the history of Lyon's city center and its historic district. And by walking with a local this commentary came alive with our guide's love for his city and the life it has provided for him.”

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10.Old District Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 hours · from $217

Let a private multilingual guide shape your two-hour walk through Vieux Lyon. See Saint-Jean Cathedral, Juiverie Street, Hotel Gadagne, and several traboules, Lyon’s old passageways. Guides such as Didac, Sley, Gil, and Laura have tailored routes to guests’ interests, with the option to finish near Place Bellecour.

“Great and insightful tour by Sley. Interesting details, step in to Lyon’s vast history. Very thankful also for thoughtful logistics, so that we don’t go up the hill be foot but rather take a cable car. Would highly recommend private walking tour, if you don’t have plenty of time are interested in professionally structured and interesting tour.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $4Best value

Join Quentin Dubourg for a 1-hour-45-minute English walk from Saint-Jean Cathedral to Place Bellecour. Visit Vieux Lyon, pass through traboules, hear about bouchons, Jean Moulin, Paul Bocuse, and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The group is limited to 20, and a tip is welcome after the tour.

“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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12.Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Start at Place Bellecour with a professional English-speaking guide, often Anne, then walk through Grand Hôtel-Dieu, Place des Jacobins, Vieux Lyon, and its secret passageways before finishing near Saint-Jean Cathedral. Expect history, architecture, local food tips, a comfortable pace, and a group of up to 30 people.

“The walk around Lyon is very interesting and beautiful. There is nothing too strenuous to navigate, though if you have trouble walking or use a wheelchair, this is not a good tour to choose. There are uneven surfaces, stairs and some narrow passageways. Anne was a great tour guide, not only telling us about the history of the places we visited but also giving plenty of suggestions on what else to see and do here in Lyon. It’s a beautiful city and I am eager to come back and try some of her suggestions.”

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13.4h Complete Lyon Experience – E-Bike, Tasting & Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Spend four hours seeing Lyon by Bosch electric bike, tasting local charcuterie, cheese, sausage and wine, then walking through Vieux Lyon. Guides such as Shirine, Bruno, Nate and Vincent have led this small-group experience in English or French. Expect city views, river paths, hills, traboules and a friendly group of up to 10.

“One of the best ways to experience & explore the city. Was so much fun. Guides were amazing”

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14.Lyon UNESCO: Private walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $162

Start at Saint-Jean Cathedral and follow a private English-speaking guide through Vieux Lyon’s traboules, Guignol theater and museum, and Fourvière Basilica. Guides such as Didac, Fantine, Marc, Diego, and Jean tailor the walk to your interests, add local food tips, and may include the funicular ride and silk-making stops.

“This is a great tour- very informative and a nice way to learn about Lyon’s history. Very in-depth and we were able to ride the funicular to the top of the city for some great views and to see the Notre Dame Fourviere Basilica and St. Jean Baptiste Cathedral. Great overview of its Roman past and ruins as well, along with mid evil buildings and secret passages (traboules). Must do before shopping and exploring in Lyon!”

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