--- title: Lyon Private Walking Tour with a Local lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/lyon/tours/lyon-private-walking-tour-with-a-local/ type: tour city: Lyon country: France price: 48 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.7 reviews: 131 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 360 languages: [de, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Custom route with a local host rank_in_category: 9 of 10 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-24 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/lyon-private-walking-tour-with-a-local/ --- # Lyon Private Walking Tour with a Local **Guidekin's take:** A private walk with a resident host rather than a licensed guide: unscripted, built around your interests and bookable from two to six hours. It gives a local's overview rather than dates and facts; any attraction you add means paying entry for yourself and the host. 4.7 from 131 reviews at €48 per person. In our comparison: #9 of 10 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Lyon through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would. Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Travelers can request the tour to start… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 13 start times: between 08:00 and 20:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €24: ages 3 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €48 per person for the 2-Hour Tour option; other options up to €144 - Duration: 2h–6h - Rating: 4.7/5 from 131 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Lokafy Inc. - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, English, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 13 start times between 08:00 and 20:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-24 ## Reviews 4.7 from 131 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 120 of 131. - 5 stars: 114 (87%) - 4 stars: 6 (5%) - 3 stars: 4 (3%) - 2 stars: 3 (2%) - 1 star: 4 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the personal routes and local tips; the depth of commentary varies with the guide. **Praised:** - Routes and walking pace adapted to personal interests and mobility needs - Friendly conversation that feels like exploring with a local friend - Restaurant recommendations, reservation help and practical tips for the rest of the stay - Traboules and less obvious sights that visitors would have missed alone - Explanations of Lyon's history, architecture and daily life **Complaints:** - Some found the history detailed, while others wanted more than basic explanations - Some had routes tailored to them, while others said requested interests were ignored - Some found communication easy, while others struggled with their guide's English Written by Guidekin from the 99 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-09-17 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-07. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 2-Hour Tour | €48 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Spanish, German, English | Duration: 2 hours | | 3-Hour Tour | €72 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Spanish, German, English | Duration: 3 hours | | 4-Hour Tour | €96 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Spanish, German, English | Duration: 4 hours | | 5-Hour Tour | €120 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Spanish, German, English | Duration: 5 hours | | 6-Hour Tour | €144 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Spanish, German, English | Duration: 6 hours | ## What's included - Customized private walking tour - Private walking tour with a Lokafyer (local host) - Personalized itinerary tailored to your interests ## Not included - Personal expenses - Tips and gratuities (optional) - Entrance fees (if you choose to visit paid attractions) - Food and drinks - Local transportation (this is a walking tour, no transport provided) ## Itinerary 1. **Lyon** (pass by, no stop) - This is a customized walking tour. The exact itinerary depends on the duration and your interests. Please share your preferences in advance. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13 start times between 08:00 and 20:00 - 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 Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. If your hotel is outside the city center, we’ll suggest a convenient meeting point. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJnTdMUlLq9EcR_lUH-8nO1fk Ends: Flexible- tours may end at a different location in the city unless requested otherwise. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Lokafy tours provide a general overview of the city with practical information from a local’s perspective, not detailed historical facts - In case travellers would like to include a visit to an attraction, they would need to cover the cost of entrance for themselves and also the Lokafyer (local guide) - Tours are entirely personalized, please provide the start time, meeting place and information about you so that we can organize the tour - This is a walking tour. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Children below 3 years old are free of charge - Children must be accompanied by an adult ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 10** | €48 | 2h–6h | 4.7 (131) | private | | [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 | | [Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)](/france/lyon/tours/highlights-and-hidden-gems-of-lyon-guided-walking-tour-english/?format=md) | €5 | 2h | 4.93 (858) | shared | Ranked #9 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/lyon-private-walking-tour-with-a-local/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/?format=md