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Delve into Lyon's rich culinary and cultural heritage on this delightful pastry tour. Visit six renowned bakeries and pâtisseries to sample iconic treats like macarons and pink pralines, all while wandering through the historic streets of Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about Lyon’s silk-making history and discover hidden traboules, the city's secret passageways that tell tales of craftsmanship and resistance. This tour is perfect for food lovers and cultural enthusiasts eager for an authentic experience.
- Taste a variety of local specialties at six unique bakeries
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon, rich in Renaissance history
- Discover Lyon’s hidden traboules, once vital for silk workers
- Ideal for food lovers and culture seekers in a relaxed walking pace
Please note: Tastings are provided by independent local bakeries and food vendors, and Best Tours cannot guarantee the absence of allergens or be held liable for allergic reactions or dietary-related issues.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will meet your guide by the striped culture in the center of the Place des Célestins.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Start your tour in front of the beautiful Théatre des Célestins.
Admission ticket free -
1Place Bellecour
Discover one of Lyon’s most iconic square and learn how it became the historic heart of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Walk through Lyon’s lively peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers. Discover some of the most famous local pasties.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Traboules du Vieux Lyon
Let your guide open the doors of hidden traboules and miraboules of the old town and larn their stories.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Vieux Lyon
Enter the Renaissance Old Town with colorful houses and medieval alleys. Discover its Cathedral, pink tower, churches, and much more.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
Discover this beautiful Cathédrale and its story.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Place des Terreaux
End your tour by the Bartholdi Fountain.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for travelers with dietary restrictions and/or allergies
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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