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Top 15 Private Tours in Lyon

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These are the 15 best private tours for a trip built around Lyon, the strongest first. Each entry below carries its price, its length and the detail that sets it apart, so you can choose in a few minutes and get back to the fun part.

Lyon: Private Walking Tour of “Traboules” in the Old Town

Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town - Meeting in the Cathedral Square Fountain: Start Where the City Breathes

1.Private Walking Tour of “Traboules” in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 866 reviews · 2h 30m · from $43Our pick

Private walking tour of Lyon’s traboules in Vieux Lyon. Follow Yannick into hidden corridors, silk trade stories, and WWII escapes.

“Excellent tour with passionate guide. Great history of Lyon of last 500 years, with key political, religious and commercial events explained, in an engaging way, and connecting to current events. Huge insight on how the city came to be! Definitely a must !”

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Lyon: Private Pedicab Tour of Top Landmarks & Hidden Gems

Lyon: Private Pedicab Tour of Top Landmarks & Hidden Gems - Vieux Lyon on a private route: seeing UNESCO without the crowds

2.Private Pedicab Tour of Top Landmarks & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 168 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

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!”

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Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour

Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour - Stop 1: La Place des Jacobins in 10 minutes of architectural wow

3.Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Private guided walk through Lyon’s traboules and Vieux Lyon, from Place Bellecour to Fourvière. English, 2–3 hours.

“This was a fantastic tour, and Konstantin really knows his stuff! We never would have known about the history of the city or the traboules. Fantastic way to spend the spend the morning. I highly recommend!”

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Lyon Private Walking Tour with a Local

Lyon Private Walking Tour with a Local - Fourvière Hill Without the Guesswork: Funicular, Church, and Panoramas

4.Lyon Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $58

Private Lyon walking tour with a local: flexible route, great views, food tips, and practical advice for $58.05 per person.

“Highly recommend this Lyon tour with Joseph. We learned a great deal viewing the architecture and learning the history of Lyon's city center and its historic district. And by walking with a local this commentary came alive with our guide's love for his city and the life it has provided for him.”

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Lyon: Old District Private Guided Walking Tour

Lyon: Old District Private Guided Walking Tour - Saint-Jean Cathedral: what to look for during a guided exterior stop

5.Old District Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 hours · from $217

A 2-hour private walk through Lyon’s UNESCO Old Town, from Saint-Jean Cathedral to traboules, plus Juiverie Street and Hotel Gadagne.

“Laura was an excellent guide. Giving us the opportunity to ask and get into places where the curiosity took us. Also she gave us very good tips for where to eat and what to do while in Lyon. Thanks Laura!!!!”

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Lyon: Private custom tour with a local guide

Lyon: Private custom tour with a local guide - Where you start matters: pickup in Lyon, meet-up if you’re outside center

6.Private custom tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $56

Private custom walking tour of Lyon with an English/French local guide. Get traboules, viewpoints, museum options, and local tips.

“Very accommodating in change of time and date and our places of interest . Joseph is very knowledgeable and welcoming !”

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Lyon Old Town Private Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Wines

Lyon Old Town Private Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Wines - PraLyon and a Pot Lyonnais: charcuterie, cheese, and the first sip

Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier

Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier - How the 3-Hour Class Actually Feels in Real Time

8.Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $153

3-hour Lyon pastry class with Chef Thierry. Make praline tart, cream puffs and macarons in a private atelier. Drinks included.

“We had a wonderful time at our pastry class! Thierry was an experienced and enthusiastic instructor. The class was fun and very well organized. We left with delicious goodies--enough to share! Would definitely recommend for all levels of experience.”

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Lyon UNESCO: Private walking tour

Lyon UNESCO: Private walking tour - Price and what you actually get for $162.92 per person

9.Lyon UNESCO: Private walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $162

A private 2.5-hour Lyon walk through UNESCO quarters, Gothic St-Jean, Guignol puppets, traboules, and Fourvière views.

“Marc was excellent, funny, knowledgable, personable and caring. I would recommend others considering this tour”

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Gourmet Vegan Private Tour of Lyon 3 hours

Gourmet Vegan Private Tour of Lyon 3 hours - The Montée de la Grande Côte: Roman road energy without the cars

10.Gourmet Vegan Private Tour of Lyon 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

A 3-hour private vegan tour of Lyon that mixes Croix-Rousse streets, traboules, and four snack tastings with guide Lulu in English.

“Lulu has a wealth of knowledge about Lyon and veganism which she beautifully threaded together and shared with us during this vegan tour of the city. Grateful for our time with her and the great introduction to Lyon through the lens of veganism.”

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Rhône Valley Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Lyon

Rhône Valley Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Lyon - Terroir Isn’t a Buzzword: Touring a Cellar and Comparing AOCs at 11:30

11.Rhône Valley Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Lyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,201

A private 9-hour Rhône Valley wine day from Lyon with hotel pickup, three winery visits, and tastings focused on Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph, and Condrieu.

“An unforgettable day exploring the Northern Rhône, a region where dramatic granite slopes define its exceptional wines. This tour was a deep dive into the area’s heart, perfectly paced with a great selection of producers. From the elegant Côte-Rôtie to the powerful Hermitage, and the fascinating history behind labels, we experienced the true essence of each appellation. A must-do experience for anyone passionate about wine!”

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Lyon: Private Traboules Tour – Hidden Passages

Lyon: Private Traboules Tour – Hidden Passages - How the 2-hour private route works (Croix-Rousse to Vieux Lyon)

12.Private Traboules Tour – Hidden Passages

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

A fully private 2-hour walk through Lyon’s traboules in Croix-Rousse, Presqu’île, and Vieux Lyon with stories of Canuts and Resistance.

“The guide was absolutely amazing! He had so much knowledge about everywhere that e went. He took us down passages that we would never have done on our own and gave us ideas of what else to explore when we come on our own! We would highly recommend this tour for anyone coming to Lyon!”

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Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Annecy with a Local

Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Annecy with a Local - How the Market Tour Works in Annecy (Old Town and Boulevard Taine)

13.Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Annecy with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $190

Shop Annecy markets with Alexia, then watch a modern French cooking demo in her home and enjoy a 3-course lunch with wine.

“Our time with Alexia was a highlight of our trip to Annecy! I have done food experiences in many places on my travels, but this was unlike any other. Shopping in the market with Alexia was so fun and I learned a lot! We spent the day discussing food, experiencing Alexia’s creative and exceptionally healthy dishes, and just enjoying such an authentic experience. I HIGHLY recommend this…you will not regret it!”

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Annecy: Private Guided Tour – Discover “Venice of the Alps”

Annecy: Private Guided Tour - Discover "Venice of the Alps" - Starting at 16 Espl. de l’Hôtel de Ville: getting your bearings fast

Private guided tour of Lyon – 3 to 4 hours

Private guided tour of Lyon - 3 to 4 hours - Notre-Dame de Fourvière: panorama first, then the basilica story

15.Private guided tour of Lyon – 3 to 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $252

Private guided Lyon tour of Fourvière basilica, Roman theatres, and Vieux Lyon traboules, with tickets included.

“We had a fantastic time on our walking tour of Lyon with our guide, Romain. His deep knowledge of the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems brought every street to life. From Roman ruins to secret traboules, Romain’s storytelling made it unforgettable. He was warm, engaging, and full of fascinating insights that made us appreciate Lyon even more. It felt like exploring the city with a local friend. Highly recommended for anyone looking to truly experience the soul of Lyon. Merci, Romain — we loved every minute!”

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