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1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon

5.0 · 241 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Lyon Operated by Cyclo City Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h–2h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, French
Start & pickup
19 start times between 10:00 and 19:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private electric pedicab ride through the historic districts with a local guide pedalling and narrating from Roman times to the Renaissance, in a one or two hour format.

Children under six ride free, the cab is disinfected between visits, and the combined weight of passengers is capped by the operator. 4.95 from 241 reviews at €30 per person.

Best for: Choose the Old Lyon pedicab option at €30 per person, two to book; Presqu'île and Rhône banks need the extended option. 4.95, 241 reviews. Bike, E-Bike & Segway Tours comparison

Trade-off: Two to book; weight limit on board.

In our comparison: #1 of 8 in Bike, E-Bike & Segway Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 24, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, French.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
1h guided tourThe page priceDuration: 1 hour Historic districts: "Old-Lyon" Electric pedicab: Sheltered from rain and wind Free for children under 6 years old€30 for 2+ people
2h guided tourDuration: 2 hours Historic districts: "Old-Lyon", "Presqu'île" Electric pedicab: Sheltered from rain and wind Free for children under 6 years old€50 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Explore Lyon by pedicab on a private and guided tour
  • Free for children under 6 years old
  • Hydroalcoholic gel and masks available
  • Pedicabs disinfected between each visit
  • Outdoor activity with a panoramic view
  • Weight Limit: 170kg or 375lbs

Reviews

5.0
241 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 238 of 241

Star breakdown of all 241 ratings

5 stars
231 · 96%
4 stars
7 · 3%
3 stars
3 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the history and ease of exploring with less walking; some wanted broader coverage of the city.

Praised

  • Detailed stories about Lyon's history, architecture and silk trade
  • Less walking for travellers with limited mobility
  • Access to narrow streets, with stops to explore old town passageways
  • Flexibility over photo stops and where the tour ends
  • Useful orientation and recommendations for later sightseeing and meals

Complaints

  • Some found the route too limited to cover the areas they wanted to see

Written by Guidekin from the 97 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (3 July 2019 to 16 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
In front of the office of Tourism of Lyon, Place Bellecour 69002 Lyon · Open in Google Maps
Departure
19 start times between 10:00 and 19:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Cyclo City Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Bike, E-Bike & Segway Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 8€301h–2h4.95 (241)private
2h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide€352h4.92 (310)shared
Discover Lyon in an Unusual Way€501h4.9 (217)private
Segway Tour by ComhiC - Tête d'Or Park - 2h€602h4.91 (33)shared

Ranked #1 of 8 in Bike, E-Bike & Segway Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €30 to €80, median €48; typical length 2h. 2 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 8 Bike, E-Bike & Segway Tours

From €30 per adult · 1h guided tour