Croix-Rousse and Terreaux in our Walking Tours comparison.
Trade-off: Reservation fee only; tips extra; English only.
Last checked: September 24, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A two hour English walk from Place des Terreaux through the secret passageways with a guide who has led Lyon tours for over a decade, priced at a few euros per person. You leave with the guide's own list of restaurants and viewpoints; lunch and pickup are not included. 4.93 from 858 reviews at €5 per person.
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WHAT YOU GET:
Expert Local Knowledge: 10+ years of storytelling experience.
Exclusive Access: Walk through the secret passageways.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Place des Terreaux & Hôtel de Ville: Start in the grand center of Lyon.
Croix-Rousse & The Silk Workers: Learn how silk changed history and inspired modern computing.
The Hidden Traboules: Step inside secret passageways hidden from the streets.
Heroes of the Resistance: Hear the incredible WWII stories of Jean Moulin.
Roman Amphitheater: Enjoy panoramic views.
Fresque des Lyonnais: See the mural depicting Lyon's most famous residents.
Vieux Lyon: Finish in the gastronomic heart of the city, perfectly timed for lunch.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #3 of 10 | €5 | 2h | 4.93 (858) | shared |
| Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular | €33 | 3h | 4.98 (946) | shared |
| Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English) | €5 | 2h | 4.93 (1034) | shared |
| Big Traboules in Little Lyon Private Walking Tour | €65 | 2h | 4.94 (160) | private |
Ranked #3 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
This tour runs Tue, Fri, Sun, departing at 10:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 24, 2026.
This tour starts at 10:00 am on Place des Terreaux. I will be standing next to the entrance to the Fine Arts Museum with a sign in my hands.
Open in Google MapsWe will finish in the heart of Vieux Lyon, the old town.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |