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Big Traboules in Little Lyon Private Walking Tour

4.9 · 161 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Lyon Operated by Konstantin Masajlo Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h–3h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Czech, Russian, Chinese, English, French
Start & pickup
10 start times between 08:00 and 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private walk that follows Lyon's silk thread from the Roman era to the Renaissance, through the traboules and across both rivers, with a guide who explains why the passages were built and what happened inside them.

Only the guide is included; food, drinks and any entries are your own. 4.94 from 161 reviews at €65 per person.

Best for: A private guide through the traboules from Bellecour to Fourvière in 2h–3h at €65 per person, two to book; food yours. 4.94, 161 reviews. Private Tours comparison

Trade-off: Two to book; food and drinks yours.

In our comparison: #4 of 10 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €65 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Local guide
  • Any additional purchases (food, drinks, souvenirs....)

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 24 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
161 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 158 of 161

Star breakdown of all 161 ratings

5 stars
154 · 96%
4 stars
4 · 2%
3 stars
3 · 2%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the historical detail and adaptable walks; access to traboules depends on which passages are open.

Praised

  • Detailed explanations of Lyon's history, architecture and silk trade
  • Traboules and less obvious places visitors would not find on their own
  • Routes and walking pace adapted to interests and mobility needs
  • Historical stories told with humour and clear explanations

Complaints

  • Traboule access depends on which passages are open

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (1 October 2022 to 26 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Statue of Louis XIV · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10 start times between 08:00 and 15:00, daily except Sun; 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
Konstantin Masajlo; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Were there any lions in Lyon? What kind of troubles happened in the "traboules"? And why were they built in the first place?

From Roman Empire to Renaissance, through hidden passages and across the rivers, follow with me the silky thread of Lyon's history and feel the passage of time.

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

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Any additional purchases (food, drinks,…
  • Age 6+ minimum age to join

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 Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 10€652h–3h4.94 (161)private
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular€333h4.98 (950)shared
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)€52h4.93 (1043)shared
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)€52h4.93 (858)shared

Ranked #4 of 10 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €5 to €210, median €37; typical length 2h. 4 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 10 Walking Tours

From €65 per adult