Lyon · LYON CITY HIGHLIGHTS & HIDDEN GEMS TOURS
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From Place des Terreaux to the Presquile and up to Fourviere, these 15 highlights tours cover the Lyon everyone comes for and the corners most people miss. Compare what each one walks, how long it runs and what it costs, and find the guide who shows you both sides of the city.
See Lyon’s big sights and secret traboules in a relaxed 90-minute to 2-hour walk with Aidan or Ryan, bilingual and fun.
“Such a great way to be able to enjoy this beautiful city! Ryan was our guide and was very knowledgeable. We had a great day learning about Lyon from him.”
Small-group Lyon walk with funicular ride, Vieux Lyon secrets, and Fourvière views. English guide, tickets included, 3 hours.
“Toni, our guide was the best! with stories and recommendations. He showed us the highlights, added so much by talking about history, language, culture, food and wine of the region.”
Walk Lyon’s silk lanes and traboules with guide Paul on a 2-hour English tour from Place des Terreaux to Vieux Lyon.
“Paul was fantastic, a really interesting walk. We learned a lot about Lyon and visited places we would otherwise have not known existed.”
Private Lyon pedicab tour with a guide: UNESCO Old Town, traboules, silk-weaving stories, and Croix-Rousse street art in 2 hours.
“My husband and I enjoyed our tour and tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot of information and had lots of fun with the tour. Thank you!”
Take an English walk with local Quentin through Lyon’s Saint-Jean, Traboules, bouchons, WWII landmarks, and end at Bellecour with Little Prince links.
“In one word: Excellent! in few words, great guide, full of charm and knowledge. highly recommended! so glad I took it.”
2-hour English walking tour of Lyon: Hôtel-Dieu, Jacobins fountain, Passerelle bridge, Vieux Lyon traboules, and Saint-Jean end.
“Our tour guide Anne with an E was superb. A very interesting tour including a bit of history. Not too overwhelming. She took us through the connecting tunnels between streets which we found really interesting and generally kept our interest throughout the whole tour.”
Join Quentin for a 1h45 walking tour through Lyon’s traboules, Croix-Rousse viewpoints, and Old Town history, ending near top food spots.
“Very good tour. It was very informative, perfect duration, we visited interesting points and heard interesting information about Lyon’s history.”
Ride a Segway through Lyon’s Old Town and riverbanks, with a guide covering key squares and Tête d’Or park in 2 hours.
“Leah was a very good guide. We would not have seen as much of Lyon had we not taken this tour.”
Quentin’s English walking tour of Croix-Rousse covers silk traboules, Roman Lugdunum, WWII stories, street art, and big views.
“I highly recommend Quentin's free walking tour! I did the Croix-Rousse option. Quentin was really engaging, funny, and informative, and I learnt a lot of things about Lyon that I wouldn't have had I not done his tour. I will definitely be back to do the Vieux-Lyon tour next time I am in Lyon :)”
90-minute Segway tour of Lyon with training, helmets, rain gear, and guided stops from Vieux Lyon to Terreaux.
“Mathieu (Mateo), the guide, was awesome! Being a Dijon native, Mateo could speak fluid French, Spanish, and English. Mateo was pleased to conduct our tour of Historic Lyon in Spanish. Lyon is a magnificent city. We enjoyed the interface with the local community and the Segway tour helped us cover more area in less time. Mateo not only took time to share the history and answer questions, but he also made sure we had the opportunity to enjoy the ride and take pictures. I recommend ComhiC, and Tour Guide Mateo as a go to guy, if you want to learn a little bit about what Lyon has to offer. BTW,…”
A 2-hour Segway grand tour that gets you oriented in Lyon fast, with smooth riding, small-group care, and big views along the Rhône.
“Agreed to meet at metro station and no one showed up. Totally a waste of time and money. Make concrete plans before paying a cent”
ComhiC’s 3-hour e-bike tour of Lyon covers parks, squares, riverbanks, and the Confluences museum with easy cycle paths and free sights.
“What a lovely, sweet and knowledgeable guide. She engaged my 8 year old and made sure we all were involved in the tour”
Self-guided Annecy scavenger hunt with GPS audio. Start any time at Pont des Amours, solve clues, get local tips in 6 languages.
“It's pointless to pay 8 euros per person, all they do is send you information taken from Google, it's been a total disappointmentAuto-translated”
A serene Lyon rooftop dinner: Joëlle’s 5-course meal with red-wine pairings, a cheese board, and panoramic views for up to 10.
“Everything about our evening with Joelle & Philippe was outstanding! The view from the apartment and terrace was spectacular. The food was top quality and the opportunity to meet our hosts was exceptional. If you want a memorable, unique local experience, this is for you!”
A guided 2.5-hour Lyon highlights bike tour linking historic sites, UNESCO slopes, and modern riverside architecture, with free admissions.
“I can't say enough good things about Frank, the owner of Holland Bike Tours. It was pouring rain with thunder and lightning the day of our tour and we asked to reschedule the next day in the morning. He was more than accommodating! The next day was beautiful and our bike ride was awesome!! Michel thank you for a wonderful tour of Lyon on bicycles!!”
