Best of Lyon with a Local (English Walking Tour)

5.0
(50 reviews)

1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Bonjour, I'm Quentin!
I’m a local guide passionate about sharing French culture and history. I created this tour to be able to go through ALL Lyon’s areas.

✅ Join my walking tour of Lyon!
- Enjoy stunning views as we go from the hilltop to the city center.
- The most fun way to visit Lyon — for all ages!
- Experience the city like a local, with insider tips.
- Meet new friends from around the world.

✅ Come as a tourist, leave as a local!
- Wander through secret passageways,
- Discover France’s gastronomic capital,
- Relive powerful WW2 stories,
- Explore Lyon’s silk heritage,
- Hear about dramatic workers’ revolts… and more!

✅ Join us and you’ll be able to tell your friends you really visited Lyon!

What's Included

A list of recommendations in Lyon
Umbrellas
A few jokes
New friends from all over the world

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

9 montee de la grande cote, 69001 Lyon Right in front of a beautiful view on the city! How to Get There: Take the C Line of the subway from the city center (Hotel de Ville) in the direction of Cuire and get off at Croix-Rousse metro station (2 stops). Then you can walk 2 minutes down the street!

End point

You will end the tour in the perfect spot to easily reach any place to eat. I will help you find something that suits you (Bouchon Lyonnais, street food, Asian district, French fusion restaurant, etc.).

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    One of the most impressive Traboule of Lyon, a passage used by silk workers to bring fabric to the city center.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Discover the downhill of Croix-Rousse.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    One of Lyon's two amphitheaters—discover the rise and fall of Lugdunum!

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The fastest route from Croix-Rousse to the city center, lined with charming cafés and vintage shops.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Did you know the Bartholdi Fountain was meant to face the city hall? I’m not even talking about the one in Lyon…

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Discover the Fine Arts Museum and City Hall in Terreaux Square, one of Lyon's two main squares.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Lyon's beautiful City Hall

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    A mural with all famous Lyonnaise figures

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Beautiful traboule with interesting architecture

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Place for exchanges in this emblematic area of Lyon

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    In the center of the old-town is this beautiful trabould, going to the river...

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Croix-Rousse is a hill, hopefully we only go down, making it super easy but we still have to walk a few stairs down. Text me if you’re concerned!
Supplied by Quentin Dubourg

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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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