--- title: Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English) lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/lyon/tours/highlights-and-hidden-gems-of-lyon-guided-walking-tour-english/ type: tour city: Lyon country: France price: 5 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 858 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Croix-Rousse and Terreaux rank_in_category: 3 of 10 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-24 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/highlights-and-hidden-gems-of-lyon-guided-walking-tour-english/ --- # Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English) **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: This tour starts at 10:00 am on Place… - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €5 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 858 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Free Tour Lyon ## What's included - All Fees and Taxes ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Place des Terreaux** (10m) - We visit the main town square of Lyon 2. **Musee des Beaux-Arts de Lyon** (5m) - If open, we will have a look at the courtyard of the museum 3. **La Croix-Rousse** (15m) - We will visit the historic neighborhood of Croix-Rousse. 4. **Traboules du Vieux Lyon** (15m; admission included) - We visit a few of the hidden passageway, the traboules, in Vieux Lyon 5. **Passage Thiaffait** (10m) - We will visit this passageway with it's Village des Createurs inside, a creative business incubator. 6. **Amphitheater of the Three Gauls** (5m) - We will have a look at one of the nicest viewpoints in the city, overlooking the old amphitheatre 7. **Fresque des Lyonnais** (5m) - We will see the amazing fresco painting with all the famous people that were born in Lyon 8. **Eglise Saint-Paul** (3m) - We will pass by this lovely gothic church 9. **Vieux Lyon** (10m) - We will see the old jewish quarter with its lovely courtyards 10. **Musee d'Histoire de Lyon** (5m) - We will visit the courtyard of this museum if it is open. 11. **Rue Saint-Jean** (10m) - We will pass by the busy main street of Vieux Lyon and visit some hidden courtyards ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Fri, Sun - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-24 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJUXR07v7q9EcRb36T44_nghc ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Walking Tours | 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](/france/lyon/tours/lyon-highlights-secrets-walking-guided-tour-small-group-including-funicular/?format=md) | €33 | 3h | 4.98 (946) | shared | | [Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)](/france/lyon/tours/vieux-lyon-cultural-historical-walking-guided-tour-english/?format=md) | €5 | 2h | 4.93 (1034) | shared | | [Big Traboules in Little Lyon Private Walking Tour](/france/lyon/tours/big-traboules-in-little-lyon-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | €65 | 2h | 4.94 (160) | private | Ranked #3 of 10 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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