--- 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: 2026-10-07 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. In our comparison: #3 of 10 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## 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) - Operator: Free Tour Lyon - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-24 ## Reviews 4.93 from 858 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 847 of 858. - 5 stars: 819 (95%) - 4 stars: 28 (3%) - 3 stars: 7 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the history, passageways and local tips; stairs and climbs can make the walk demanding. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, engaging explanations of Lyon's history, silk industry and street art - Passageways and courtyards that travellers say they would not find alone - Clear, audible commentary even in larger groups - Helpful restaurant recommendations and suggestions for exploring after the tour - Considerate pacing with pauses and time for questions **Complaints:** - Many stairs and steep sections can make the walk physically demanding - Confusion about paying to join a tour also offered on a tipping basis Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-01-28 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-07. ## 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 Ends: We will finish in the heart of Vieux Lyon, the old town. ## 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 (950) | 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 (1043) | 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 (161) | 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/walking-tours-lyon/?format=md ## More in Lyon - All Lyon tours: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/highlights-and-hidden-gems-of-lyon-guided-walking-tour-english/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/?format=md