--- title: Lyon UNESCO: Private walking tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/lyon/tours/lyon-unesco-private-walking-tour/ type: tour city: Lyon country: France price: 135 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 65 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Guignol theatre and traboules rank_in_category: 8 of 10 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/lyon-unesco-private-walking-tour/ --- # Lyon UNESCO: Private walking tour **Guidekin's take:** A private walk through the UNESCO listed districts that pairs the traboules and the silk merchants' passages with entry to the Guignol puppet theatre and museum, included in the price. There are no extra in destination costs to pay on the day. 4.86 from 65 reviews at €135 per person. ## Overview ️ Private Walking Tour of Lyon – Explore UNESCO Heritage & Hidden Passages Discover the historic charm of Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage city, on this exclusive private walking tour. Wander through hidden Traboules, the secret passageways once used by silk merchants and weavers, and stroll along picturesque cobbled streets filled with history. ✨ Uncover Lyon’s secret Traboules and hidden alleyways Visit the Guignol Puppet Museum and explore Lyon’s cultural heritage Admire the stunning Renaissance architecture of Vieux Lyon Enjoy a private, personalized experience with a local expert guide Book now for an unforgettable journey through Lyon’s history and hidden treasures! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Close to the fountain, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 10 start times: between 08:00 and 17:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €135 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.86/5 from 65 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Unique Tours Lyon - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Access to Theather & Museum Guignol ## Not included - No mandatory in-destination costs – all fees are included in the tour price ## Itinerary 1. **Our guide will explain you this magnificent Gothic Cathedral in detail** (30m; admission included) 2. **Theatre Le Guignol De Lyon** (20m; admission included) - Know the fascintating history behind Puppet Guignol 3. **Traboules du Vieux Lyon** (30m; admission included) - Cross, discover and be surprised byTaboules, the secret pedestrian passages of Old Lyon 4. **Notre Dame de Fourviere** (40m; admission included) - Discover this symbol of Lyon : An awesome XIX century Basilique ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10 start times between 08:00 and 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 Close to the fountain, in front of the St.Jean Cathedral Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiJQbC4gU2FpbnQtSmVhbiwgNjkwMDUgTHlvbiwgRnJhbmNlIi4qLAoUChIJS2tnC6vr9EcRQtN6sex5m4ASFAoSCZeH6GpR6vRHEfAhu-QqqwgE ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €270 | €135 | | 4 | €272 | €68 | | 6 | €390 | €65 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking Tours start at €5 per person. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 10** | €135 | 2h 30m | 4.86 (65) | 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 (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 | | [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 #8 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-unesco-private-walking-tour/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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