Lyon: Hidden Traboules and Old Town Walking Tour
Description
Discover the rich history and unique charm of Lyon on a walking tour through the elegant Presqu’île district and the historic streets of Vieux Lyon. Known as the gastronomic capital of France and a UNESCO World Heritage city, Lyon offers visitors a fascinating blend of Roman origins, Renaissance architecture, and vibrant local culture. Your experience begins at the iconic Place Bellecour, one of the largest pedestrian squares in Europe and the symbolic heart of the city. Surrounded by elegant buildings and lively streets, this historic square provides the perfect introduction to Lyon’s past and present. From here, your guide will introduce the city’s fascinating story, from its beginnings as a Roman settlement to its development as one of Europe’s most important commercial hubs.
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Itinerary
Start at Lyon’s iconic square and learn how it became the historic heart of the city.
Walk through Lyon’s lively peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers.
Enjoy views of the river that shaped Lyon’s trade and development.
Enter the Renaissance Old Town with colorful houses and medieval alleys.
Discover Lyon’s secret traboules used by silk merchants centuries ago.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
First time in Lyon so good two hour orientation. Our walking guide spoke excellent English and had a good knowledge of Lyon. She was attentive to our needs. There were none in group of 4.
Wonderful tour of the older neighborhoods of Lyon. Lily was a lovely, engaging tour guide. Very clear communication. 5 stars!!
Very knowledgeable guide who took the time to answer all questions and find out about our interests. She was personable, friendly, and funny.
A very informative tour, highlighting both the history of Lyon and the different periods of architecture.
An enjoyable walking tour in old Kyon with Lauren as our guide. We especially found the stories and experience of the traboules fascinating
Charlotte our guide was absolutely wonderful. Her English was excellent and her knowledge of the history of Lyon was very informative. She answered any questions we had and showed us places we would have missed on our own. We highly recommend this tour.
We were lucky to just be the two of us plus the guide. She was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We would never have known so much about Lyon if we had not gone on this tour.
Lauren was very hospitable and excellent in informing us with exact details we were interested in. So many questions answered and interesting places seen in to the detail. Thank you very much.
Our guide, Charlotte, was well prepared and spoke English beautifully. She was very informative. She communicated with us before the tour; how to recognize her, her arrival time, and where to meet. She answered all our questions. She was very personable and shared her experiences as well. Would highly recommend her and would use her services again.
We did a walking tour with Charlotte. Excellent experience. She’s a local with a deep knowledge of the city and its culture. Charming and an excellent communicator. Strongly recommended.
