About this experience
Join a guided walking tour and explore Lyon like a local. See the Fourvière Basilica, visit old Lyon, discover delicious bouchon restaurants, and uncover secret Renaissance passages (traboules).
Highlights
- Native English speaker, Fluent in French
- See locals-only hidden spots
- Fun and interactive tour
- See Lyon's top sights
- Two tour options (long/short distance and small/larger group size)
What's included
- Guide
- Tour
- Fourvière Funiculaire tickets (2-hour tour only)
- Photo stops
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Join guide Aidan (son) or Ryan (father) for a relaxed and interactive tour of beautiful Lyon. Explore the city like a local while visiting some hidden gems. Two tour options: Option 1 join an intimate 2-hour small-group tour (max 10 guests distance 5 kms) to see Lyon's top 10 sights. Option 2 take a shorter 1.5 hour tour (max 18 guests distance 2 kms) to tick Lyon's top 5 sites off your bucket list. Aidan is a native French-speaker; also fluent in English. Aidan loves sharing about Lyon's rich history starting with its Roman origins, through the Renaissance silk trade, and the city's key role in World War II. Option 1 (max 10 guests) explore stunning Fourvière Basilica, the ancient Roman theatres, Vieux (old) Lyon, the traboules (secret medieval passageways), Place Bellecour (main city square), the river Saône, breathtaking Place des Terreaux, the Bartholdi fountain, Lyon's city hall, and the opera house. Total walking distance 5 kms (3.1 miles). Option 2 (max 18 guests) explore Vieux (old) Lyon, the traboules (secret medieval passageways), Place Bellecour (main city square), the river Saône, and the Hôtel Dieux (Lyon's imposing Renaissance hospital now hotel/shopping center). Total walking distance 2 kms (1.2 miles). We also provide typical "bouchon" restaurant recommendations along the way. Canadian adventurers and guides, Aidan and Ryan have biked and eaten their way through most of France. All ages and physical abilities welcome. Book today!
Terms & conditions
These tours include a fair amount of walking. 2-hour tour includes approx. 5 kms (3 miles). The 1.5-hour tour includes approx. 2 kms (1.3 miles) of walking. Mostly flat terrain for both.