Lyon Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Traboules

Explore Lyon’s vibrant streets, historic landmarks, and hidden gems on this guided walking tour. Discover the city’s rich history and culture in every step.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grand Hotel Dieu - Discover one of Lyon’s oldest hospitals, established in the 12th century, now revitalized as a vibrant cultural and commercial hub.
  • La Place des Jacobins - Admire the 19th-century fountain adorned with four sculpted figures representing renowned artists from Lyon.
  • Passerelle du Palais-de-Justice - Stroll across this…
What's Included
  • 2-hour guided walking tour
  • 15 participants per tour guide
  • Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Many visitors believe they have experienced Lyon after strolling through Vieux Lyon or savoring a bouchon meal. However, the city’s true allure lies in its serene courtyards, hidden passageways, and the tales whispered along its cobblestone streets. Lyon gradually unveils its secrets to those who know where to seek them.
Without a local guide, it’s easy…

Location
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de la Métropole de Lyon
Place Bellecour
Meet your guide at the RIGHT of the “Office du Tourisme” on the Place Bellecour. We don't meet inside the tourist office.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Steenb_13
Jun 2, 2026
Can only recommend - We did the tour on June 2nd. Was excellent and truly enjoyed it. We were lucky to be only three people on the tour. Can really recommend.
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Sergey_k
Jun 2, 2026
Lyon Walking Tour Review - We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of Lyon with Manel. Since our family was the only group on the tour that day, it felt like a private experience, and Manel did an excellent job tailoring the tour to our interests. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about Lyon’s history, culture, and food scene. Throughout the tour, she shared fascinating stories and insights that helped us better understand and appreciate the city. Manel made a special effort to include our 9- and 11-year-old boys, keeping them engaged and interested the entire time. She struck a wonderful balance between providing historical information and making the experience enjoyable for all ages. We also appreciated how generous she was with her time. She answered our many questions, offered recommendations for other places to visit, and even took several family photos for us so we could preserve these special memories from our trip. Manel was friendly, professional, and genuinely interested in helping us have the best possible experience in Lyon. We left the tour feeling much more connected to Lyon and excited to continue exploring it. We highly recommend Manel and this tour to anyone visiting Lyon. It was informative, enjoyable, and one of the highlights of our time in the city.
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Michael
Jun 2, 2026
Great - Excellent tour by John. Engaging and knowledgeable with a smattering of Irish charm. Lovely introduction to the city. An appetiser for the next 3 days.
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Ajjjbb4
May 31, 2026
A must to get your bearings around the city - The tour started promptly and we were off exploring the streets. Full of history and amazing sites and recommendations to visit places at leisure later. Where we finished was close to the funicular which gave sensational view of the city. Tour guide John was amazing
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Lubov_b
May 25, 2026
A must-do walking tour of Lyon - Manel is an excellent tour guide with deep knowledge of Lyon. The city has a complex history, and she demonstrated great expertise in walking us through it. She showed us historical and cultural sites, spoke about the cuisine and restaurants of the region, and explained the architectural trends across the centuries. She is pleasant and cheerful, answered all our questions, and was a joy to engage with. When in Lyon, she’s your choice of a guide for the city walking tour!
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Michael_h
May 22, 2026
Lyon in the sunshine! Amazing - Superb, knowledgeable guide, plenty of time to look around..never rushed. Fantastic value for money!
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Cgillow
May 20, 2026
The time of the tour was perfect to catch all the highlights and history of Lyon. - Beautiful views, lovely history, the tour was perfect and we got to see all the highlights! Thank you.
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Charlenecs2842pw
May 22, 2026
Knowledgeable guide. Tour somewhat rushed. - There was confusion about whether we were booked on the tour. If we hadn’t asked a second time we would have been left behind. The guide was knowledgeable. The tour felt rushed.
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Patrice_f
Jun 2, 2026
While the guide was... - While the guide was friendly and took us to a number of locations, she appeared to not have much depth of knowledge. Overall, it gave me a good lay of the land, but it wasn’t quite worth the money or time.
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Susan_l
May 27, 2026
I was very happy with the... - I was very happy with the sites that the tour covered. I was expecting ear phones and was disappointed we didn’t. Usually with Viator tours there are earphones/headsets so the guide can talk while we are walking. In old town she recommended a place for lunch. Service was terrible and food over priced. Next day did a second walking tour via our cruise ship. As we walked by the place she had recommended, this tour guide indicated it was an over priced tourist trap
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).