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Lyon Secrets: Explore Hidden Traboules
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159 Ratings
Lyon
Did lions ever inhabit Lyon? What issues arose within the “traboules”? What was the original purpose of their construction?
From the Roman Empire to the Renaissance, journey through concealed pathways and over the rivers, tracing the silky thread of Lyon’s history and experiencing the flow of time.
Did lions ever inhabit Lyon? What issues arose within the “traboules”? What was the original purpose of their construction?
From the Roman Empire to the Renaissance, journey through concealed pathways and over the rivers, tracing the silky thread of Lyon’s history and experiencing the flow of time.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- La Place Bellecour - A stunning display of French architecture spanning from the 16th to 19th centuries in the Presqu’ile district. Admire not only the facades but also explore beneath the surface!
- Vieux Lyon - Stroll through the medieval and renaissance streets and uncover tales of Lyon’s bright and shadowy past. Let the world fade away as…
- La Place Bellecour - A stunning display of French architecture spanning from the 16th to 19th centuries in the Presqu’ile district. Admire not only the facades but also explore beneath the surface!
- Vieux Lyon - Stroll through the medieval and renaissance streets and uncover tales of Lyon’s bright and shadowy past. Let the world fade away as you venture into the secret passageways… but let’s keep the mystery alive.
- Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere - Discover why Lyon is known as the “City of Light.”
- Colline de Fourviere - Experience the city as if through the eyes of an ancient Roman Empire citizen.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Local guide
What's Not Included
- Any additional purchases (food, drinks, souvenirs….)
- Any additional purchases (food, drinks, souvenirs….)
Location
6 Pl. Bellecour
Place Bellecour
Statue of Louis XIV
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(159 Ratings)
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87fionac
Aug 3, 2026
Great experience - I had a wonderful time with Konstantin. In addition to a fascinating tour of Lyon he also kindly let me practice my French with him.
I’d thoroughly recommend this tour
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Breanne_s
Jul 3, 2026
amazing - Super informative. Casual and happy to work with your interests.
Casual walking tour. We had a small group of three and was perfect 👌
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I5392rbkathrynl
Jun 9, 2026
A Trabouled Past - Erudite, charming, and engaging, Konstantin was the perfect guide to the complex and fascinating history of Lyon. He maintained a pace perfectly suited for us, was flexible, and provided interesting little anecdotes that made the tour even more memorable. If you enjoy history, architecture, and pleasant conversation, Konstantin is your guide of choice.
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Ingrid
Jun 7, 2026
Guided tour of Lyon - A superb guided tour of Lyon with Konstantin. It was truly amazing to explore the city with such a passionate guide about history and this magnificent city. We wandered from the pound to the basilica, descended by funicular to visit the traboules, all during 3 hours of historical and architectural explanations. A big thank you
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Ericty3433jn
May 27, 2026
Visit to the traboules of Lyon. - Hello Kostantin.
Dominique and I thank you for this pleasant visit of the traboules.
We particularly appreciated
Your historical knowledge, as well as that of Lyon, and finally your extreme kindness.
We can only recommend you
So that others can also benefit from my experience.
Dominique and Eric
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Christopher_b
May 25, 2026
Great informative tour - A fun, learning filled tour with Konstantin covering a lot of ground in a short period of time. We wanted more history and he accommodated with a wealth of knowledge. Definitely would recommend. Thanks Konstantin!
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Deb
May 8, 2026
Great private customized tour - Our guide, Konstantin, had a wonderful knowledge base of the architecture and history of Lyon over the centuries. He expertly wove stories and tied the influences together over the centuries bringing us to the current times. We went through many traboules and talked about their various uses over the centuries. He was extremely personable and customized our tour to our interests. Overall, a fabulous private tour and highly recommended.
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Kenzie9
Apr 23, 2026
Great tour - Great tour with lots of good information. Very flexible and personalized. You will see and discover things you would not experience on your own.
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Ebi785
Mar 12, 2026
Don't miss it! - Our guide Konstantin Masajlo gave us a very varied afternoon. He has all the qualities that suit us. He contacted us in advance, was punctual, flexible in responding to our wishes, had in-depth knowledge and communicated well with a touch of humor. Thank you very much.
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Marjorie_f
Mar 10, 2026
I highly recommend the... - I highly recommend the tour with Konstantin. He knows how to adapt to our needs by proposing new variants based on what we already know about the city. He's passionate about history. We enjoyed this experience. The tour is completely personalized
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