The Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Walking Tour, where you will visit the famous hidden passageways, see beautiful viewpoints over the city and visit three famous neighborhood, including Vieux Lyon, the old town.
Things to do Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Free Tour
Hi! My name is Paul, and I’d love to take you on a walk through two of my favorite neighborhoods in Lyon — Croix-Rousse and Vieux Lyon.
We’ll start in Place des Terreaux, the main square, before walking into Croix-Rousse, the historic heart of Lyon’s silk industry. As we wander through the old traboules, the hidden passageways, you’ll hear about the lives of the silk workers — the canuts.
You’ll also discover how Joseph-Marie Jacquard’s invention — a loom that used punch cards — helped inspire the first ideas behind modern computing.
I’ll tell you about the French Resistance, and how they left their mark on the city’s wartime story. From the ancient Roman amphitheatre, we’ll enjoy a sweeping view over the city, and I’ll tell you the difference between a Roman theatre and an amphitheatre.
We’ll stop at the Fresque des Lyonnais, where you’ll meet the city’s most famous sons and daughters — from the Lumière brothers to Paul Bocuse.
Then we’ll slip into the old town, with its hidden courtyards and secret passageways tucked behind unmarked doors.
We’ll finish in the lively heart of Vieux Lyon — just in time for lunch!
Included
Place des Terreaux
Musée des Beaux-arts
Bartholdi Fountain
Roman Amphitheatre
Vieux Lyon
Fresque des Lyonnais
Traboules
Hidden Passageways
Croix-Rousse
Meeting point
place des terreaux
Reviews (12)
2026-03-24 13:10:51
“Very interesting tour with a nice guide”
Lyon really is an underrated city! Thanks to Paul, we discovered the various historical facts and hidden spots. We spent some great 2h that didn‘t feel that long at all. Can highly recommend!
Imke Sperling (English)
2026-03-17 12:04:08
“Fun and informative tour”
Learn so much about Lyon’s history and hidden gems.
JIMMY CHEN (English)
2026-02-25 07:55:02
“Great tour, great guide”
Two week tour with many interesting little nuggets of knowledge about Lyon. Highly recommended.
Matthias Müller-Krey (English)
2026-02-21 09:42:38
“We‘ve had a great time!”
Paul was a nice Guide. The tour was very interesting and we did see places we otherwise probably wouldn’t have found.
Highly recommended, thank you Paul!
Adrian Seifried (English)
2026-02-01 17:43:23
“Beautiful experience ”
Paul was amazing, he has a great energy, he's funny and friendly and very knowledgeable about the city! I came with my friend who actually lives here and he learned so many things as well! I'm so glad I came, I loved all the secrets spots and stories, it was fascinating
Lucie Guillerme (English)
2026-01-27 19:50:11
“All in all great tour”
Paul was fantastic, I’ve enjoyed every minute!
Nia Peters (English)
2026-01-21 05:06:49
“awesome”
Paul seems to like his work very much, he has a great knowledge and the two hours really passed fast. The speed of his speaking could be a little bit slower. Everything else was perfect. Good Job
Eveline Repp (English)
2026-01-13 19:32:14
“Excellent ”
Everything was great. 100% recomended
Tania Padron (English)
2026-01-06 23:39:58
“Can only recommend ”
Paul did a great tour even though there was a lot of us, he spoke very loudly and clearly and all the information we got was super interesting. A must do in Lyon!
Jennifer Martin (English)
2025-12-30 22:32:07
“Highly recommend! ”
Recommend everything about this tour. Paul was thorough, knowledgeable, and kept out attention.
Nayelly Dominguez de Granillo (English)
2025-12-30 18:24:50
“Excellent Lyon Tour”
Great tour, very informative and interesting, the 2 hours passed very quickly
Daniel Blum (English)
2025-12-05 11:43:20
“Lyon Highlights tour”
Amazing tour with lots of information bith historic and contemporary. Very knowledgable guide and very congenial. Amiable and easy to ask questions and give answers clearly.
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