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Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

4.9 Excellent 858 reviews
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2h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
858 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

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.

Overview

Guidekin summary

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.

From the guide

Discover Lyon with the City's Most Experienced Guide!

Don't leave your trip to chance. Join a seasoned professional with over 10 years of guiding experience and more than 2,000 five-star reviews for the ultimate walking tour of Lyon.

WHAT YOU GET:

Expert Local Knowledge: 10+ years of storytelling experience.

Exclusive Access: Walk through the secret passageways.

Free Bonus Flyer: My personal list of Lyon's best restaurants and hidden sights.

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.

Compared with other Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 10€52h4.93 (858)shared
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular€333h4.98 (946)shared
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)€52h4.93 (1034)shared
Big Traboules in Little Lyon Private Walking Tour€652h4.94 (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

Schedule & Availability

Runs Tue, Fri, Sun
Departs: 10:00
Available year-round

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.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

Lunch

Itinerary

Place des Terreaux Stop 1
We visit the main town square of Lyon
10 min
Musee des Beaux-Arts de Lyon Stop 2
If open, we will have a look at the courtyard of the museum
5 min
La Croix-Rousse Stop 3
We will visit the historic neighborhood of Croix-Rousse.
15 min
Traboules du Vieux Lyon Stop 4
We visit a few of the hidden passageway, the traboules, in Vieux Lyon
15 min
Admission included
Passage Thiaffait Stop 5
We will visit this passageway with it's Village des Createurs inside, a creative business incubator.
10 min
Amphitheater of the Three Gauls Stop 6
We will have a look at one of the nicest viewpoints in the city, overlooking the old amphitheatre
5 min
Fresque des Lyonnais Stop 7
We will see the amazing fresco painting with all the famous people that were born in Lyon
5 min
Eglise Saint-Paul Stop 8
We will pass by this lovely gothic church
3 min
Vieux Lyon Stop 9
We will see the old jewish quarter with its lovely courtyards
10 min
Musee d'Histoire de Lyon Stop 10
We will visit the courtyard of this museum if it is open.
5 min
Rue Saint-Jean Stop 11
We will pass by the busy main street of Vieux Lyon and visit some hidden courtyards
10 min

Departure & Return

Start point

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.

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End point

We will finish in the heart of Vieux Lyon, the old town.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 5 / person