Lyon Walking Tour: Culture, History, Cuisine

Discover the rich history and culture of Lyon on a guided walking tour of Vieux Lyon. Explore hidden passageways, learn about local cuisine, and visit iconic landmarks.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon - Enjoy a brief visit to the cathedral and its astronomical clock.
  • Traboules du Vieux Lyon - Explore some of the hidden passageways, known as traboules, in Vieux Lyon.
  • Musée du Cinéma et de la Miniature - Discover miniatures in the museum’s free courtyard.
  • **Traboule “Maison du Crible – Tour…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Pick-up not included
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Embark on an enchanting walking tour through the heart of Lyon, where centuries of mystery, culture, and culinary wonders await. With the charismatic guide, Paul, discover Vieux Lyon, where each cobblestone and hidden passageway has its own tale to tell.
What to Expect:

  • Insider Secrets: Wander through the traboules (hidden passageways) known only…
Location
Place Saint-Jean
This tour starts at 10:00 am on Place Saint Jean. I will be standing next to the statue of St. John in the middle of the square 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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Olivier
Jan 26, 2026
Love fun facts & food stories? Join Paul’s tour then! - We appreciated the tour, Paul had plenty of interesting stories and places to visit to keep us warm. For more, check out his website.
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Wander471789
Jan 21, 2026
Fantastic tour - This tour was fantastic! Paul gave us so much great information about Lyon, and kept the tour interesting. I will definitely make this a must-do activity when I have visitors in town again and I highly recommend for anyone else staying in Lyon.
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Nicolajwalker
Jan 11, 2026
A fascinating tour that will deepen your connection to Lyon & its people. - This walk is an absolute must for first time visitors to Lyon. In fact we joined one walk on Tuesday & then a different one on Thursday. Paul is from the Netherlands & has lived in Lyon for 12 years. He is passionate about the town & its history & at the end of our 2 hours we felt much more connected to its stories, especially those of the Resistance fighters, about whom we knew nothing. Paul is also very generous with advice about restaurants & things to do. We thought both his tours were great.
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Safari68536357791
Jan 11, 2026
Tour full of curiosities and fun comments - It was a great experience to participate in the free tour in Lyon. Discovering the places of the city and the stories behind each of them made the tour even more interesting and engaging. The guide was excellent, very attentive, friendly and with great knowledge, which made all the difference in the experience. I highly recommend to those who want to know Lyon in a light, informative and pleasant way.
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881catd
Jan 1, 2026
Excellent Tour Guide - Paul is vey knowledgable and provided a great history of the city. After the tour, we had a great understanding of Lyon and we enjoyed his tour so much we joined him for another tour on the next day. We will not regret to be his guests and we highly recommend him to anyone.
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Sylvia_d
Dec 30, 2025
An Unforgettable Tour of Lyon with Paul - Our tour with Paul was absolutely outstanding—one of the highlights of our time in Lyon. In just two hours, he managed to bring the city vividly to life through an extraordinary depth of knowledge about Lyon’s history, traditions, and culture, as well as the many influences that shaped it into what it is today. Paul doesn’t simply recite facts; he weaves them into engaging, insightful, and often very funny stories that kept us completely absorbed from start to finish. His passion for Lyon is infectious, and his ability to make complex history feel accessible and entertaining is truly impressive. Every corner we walked through felt richer and more meaningful thanks to his storytelling. The greatest testament to how fantastic this tour was? We enjoyed it so much that we’re joining Paul again tomorrow—even with freezing weather in the forecast. That says everything. Thank you, Paul, for such a memorable experience and for bringing the city of Lyon to life for us in such a warm, intelligent, and engaging way. We couldn’t recommend you more highly.
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735ameliaj
Dec 26, 2025
Great experience - Paul is such a knowledgeable guide, we learnt so much about Lyon and it really enhanced our experience and appreciation of the city. I would recommend anyone to join one of Paul's tours. The recommendations he gave us of things to do, food to try etc was great.
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William
Dec 25, 2025
Outstanding Tour of Vieux Lyon! - Paul’s tour was incredible: fun, fast-paced, witty, well-organized, timely, and filled with interesting historical and cultural information. And Paul’s demeanor was so friendly and engaging, there was never a dull moment. When it was over, we couldn’t believe 2+ hours had gone by! Without doubt, this was the best thing we did in Lyon, because it really opened our eyes to hidden gems, events and sights that we were then able to go back and explore on our own. Highly recommended!
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Henrymsia
Dec 24, 2025
Great introduction to Lyon with a fabulous guide! - Paul is interesting, gave us great insights to the history of Lyon old town! Absolutely loved exploring the Traboules (passageway). Paul is knowledgeable but not long winded. My children aged 12-16 enjoyed the 2 hour walking tour too! The tour size is quite conducive, less than 15 pax. Honest and sincere guide, not too commercialized. Thanks Paul.
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Henrymsia
Dec 23, 2025
Great intro to the old town! - Loved the hidden passageway and stories (and history) that Paul shared along the way. Paul is not too long winded, keeps his explanation short and interesting. My children aged 12-16 enjoyed it too.
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up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).