Lyon Cultural Tour: Explore Hidden Passageways

Embark on a guided walking tour of Lyon’s historic neighborhoods, Croix-Rousse and Vieux Lyon. Discover the city’s rich culture and history, from silk workers to impressive landmarks. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Place des Terreaux - We visit the main town square of Lyon
  • Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon - If open, we will have a look at the courtyard of the museum
  • Croix-Rousse - We will visit the historic neighborhood of Croix-Rousse.
  • Traboules du Vieux Lyon - We visit a few of the hidden passageway, the traboules, in Vieux Lyon
  • **Passage…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

10:00 AM | English
Start your morning with an enchanting exploration of Lyon’s rich cultural heritage. The tour begins at Place des Terreaux, where you will witness the grand Hôtel de Ville, the intriguing Museum, and the stunning Bartholdi Fountain.
Next, we head to the bohemian allure of Croix-Rousse. Enter the world where silk workers once brought the…

Location
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Place des Terreaux
This tour starts at 10:00 am on Place des Terreaux. I will be standing next to the entrance to the Fine Arts Museum with a sign in my hands.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Roslyn
Jan 28, 2026
Insightful. Thanks for sharing - Excellent. Highly recommend to anyone who has a couple of hours in Lyon. Very small group. Interesting insights. Honest and authentic.
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Hnc1406
Jan 26, 2026
Definitely go! - It is a shame that you can only give a five rating, it was worth at least double that! Paul was entertaining and informative. It was by far the best city tour we have ever been on. We highly recommend.
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Mobile08923518742
Jan 25, 2026
Must do in Lyon! - Excellent Tour! Great insight into the history of Lyon, key highlights, and less touristy areas.
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Juliebb9889da
Jan 24, 2026
Tour Lyon with Paul! - Super tour. Paul was a great guide with very interesting observations and information about Lyon. He also was great at engaging the group. I don’t typically like guided tours, preferring to explore in my own, but this was well worth the time and I happily paid a tip
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131yuryb
Jan 23, 2026
Engaging, informative, and genuinely enjoyable walking tour - We took the free walking tour with Paul in Lyon a few days ago and really enjoyed the experience. Paul did an excellent job showing us around several different neighborhoods while explaining the history behind them in a way that was clear, engaging, and easy to follow. What stood out was how well he connected the history to the city as it exists today. It never felt like a dry lecture. Instead, it felt like being shown around by someone who truly knows and cares about Lyon. He also gave very good restaurant recommendations, the kind you actually want from a local rather than generic tourist suggestions. We went to one of them (Notre Maison) and it was very authentic and delicious. If you’re visiting Lyon and want a solid introduction to the city, its layout, and its history, this tour is absolutely worth your time.
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Veintitres
Jan 19, 2026
Great experience - Paul was great, he sent us very useful information about Lyon when we booked the tour, so we based our trip on his recommendations. All the places we ate in Lyon were recommended by him and all were excellent. The tour was fun and interesting. He's an experienced guide and it shows, he's very good at his job.
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Camper60848766518
Jan 10, 2026
This is a must do if visiting Lyon - Our guide Paul was an excellent and gave us a great run down on the history of Lyon both recent and ancient. The small passages of the old silk weaving area was somewhere we would not have found by ourselves. Ending the tour through the old town areas was similarly well presented If you only have 2 days in Lyon this tour is a must Andrew and Trish
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Revnar
Jan 4, 2026
Fantastic tour! Fun and informative! - Paul was a fantastic tour guide! We learned about Lyon's history, food, and quirky culture on his walk. He was engaging, funny, and informative. We highly recommend his tour!
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Emma_g
Dec 30, 2025
Great experience! - The guide was great! The group was great but everything was understandable and very well explained! He was very caring and accommodating! Put on warm shoes!
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Patrick_p
Dec 28, 2025
Good tour of Lyon - Paul was very knowledgeable, funny, and keeps it moving. Walking only, many stops, including many stairs.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).