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Old Town and traboules tours

Vieux Lyon is the Renaissance quarter on the west bank of the Saône, and the traboules are its signature: covered passages that cut through buildings from one street to the next. Tours combine them with the lanes, the Fourvière hill and, in some cases, the Roman remains of Lugdunum. Group walks are the cheaper way in; private tours cost more.

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Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town

Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town

⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (1,177)

Embark on a private tour of Lyon's Old Town and discover the city's network of hidden passageways, corridors, and stairwells, known as traboules.

from €37 per person

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Lyon: Vieux Lyon Food Tasting Walking Tour

Lyon: Vieux Lyon Food Tasting Walking Tour

⏱ 4 hours · 4.9 (537)

Discover the cuisine of Vieux Lyon on a guided walking and tasting tour in one of the city's oldest districts. Explore the secret passageways and sample some delicious local…

from €89 per person

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Lyon: Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Food Tastings & Wine

Lyon: Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Food Tastings & Wine

⏱ 3 hours · 4.8 (268)

Taste 5 authentic French dishes in Vieux Lyon & Presqu’île. From pastries & cheeses to seasonal dishes & wine, explore traboules, markets, and the world capital of gastronomy wi…

from €114 per person

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Tour of Old Lyon to Bellecour with a Live Guide - French

Tour of Old Lyon to Bellecour with a Live Guide - French

⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (185)

Stroll among monuments, traboules and iconic squares of Lyon on a guided walking tour, from La Presqu'île to Old Lyon. Culture, history and local charm on the agenda!

from €20 per person

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Storytelling tour of the Vieux-Lyon in French

Storytelling tour of the Vieux-Lyon in French

⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.8 (152)

This storytelling tour through the traboules of Old Lyon takes you to the heart of the Renaissance, among the printing works that made Lyon famous, and a sumptuous royal entrance.

from €17 per person

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Lyon: escape game in the Vieux Lyon

Lyon: escape game in the Vieux Lyon

⏱ 2 hours · 4.6 (125)

Discover the charming district of the Vieux-Lyon while having fun! Genuine puzzles, helpful and knowledgeable game masters, suspense, gifts to win... Come and try to crack the c…

from €39 per person

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Lyon: Private Old Town & Hidden Traboules Walking Tour

Lyon: Private Old Town & Hidden Traboules Walking Tour

⏱ 2 hours · 4.5 (99)

Explore Lyon's UNESCO-listed Old Town, discover hidden traboules, and uncover fascinating stories with your own licensed local guide on a private walking tour.

from €386 per group up to 10

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Storytelling tour of the Vieux-Lyon for children in French

Storytelling tour of the Vieux-Lyon for children in French

⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.9 (88)

In this storytelling tour you will discover the Vieux-Lyon district during the Renaissance, following the adventures of Lisette, a young servant who dreamed of learning to read...

from €17 per person

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Big traboules in Little Lyon: private walking tour

Big traboules in Little Lyon: private walking tour

⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (77)

From Roman Empire to Renaissance, through secret traboules passages and across the rivers, follow with me the silky thread of Lyon's history.

from €65 per person

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Guided walk from Old Lyon to the Presqu'île with a guide – French

Guided walk from Old Lyon to the Presqu'île with a guide – French

⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (74)

Explore Lyon's historic center on foot with a guide: narrow streets, traboules, monuments and well-kept secrets on a 2-hour leisurely walk.

from €20 per person

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Lyon: Tour of the Most Remarkable Traboules and Treasures of Vieux Lyon

Lyon: Tour of the Most Remarkable Traboules and Treasures of Vieux Lyon

⏱ 2 - 3 hours · 4.9 (69)

Discover the hidden treasures of Lyon on a walking tour of its courtyards and traboules, the secret passageways that have connected the streets since the Renaissance.

from €22 per person

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Lyon: Private Traboules Tour – Hidden Passages

Lyon: Private Traboules Tour – Hidden Passages

⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (62)

Discover the hidden passageways of Lyon on a private guided tour. Learn about the history of the city and its most important moments as you walk through the Traboules of Croix R…

from €113 per person

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Lyon: Vieux Lyon and Croix-Rousse Walking Tour

Lyon: Vieux Lyon and Croix-Rousse Walking Tour

⏱ 2 hours · 4.9 (61)

Explore Lyon’s Vieux Lyon and Croix-Rousse districts on a walking tour. Discover hidden traboules, hear stories of silk weavers, and get local tips for restaurants and hidden gems.

from €5 per person

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Lyon: Old Town Secrets Walking Tour, Traboules & Funicular

Lyon: Old Town Secrets Walking Tour, Traboules & Funicular

⏱ 2.5 - 3 hours · 4.9 (55)

Explore Vieux Lyon’s Renaissance streets and hidden traboules, taste a local pastry, then ride the funicular to Fourvière for sweeping views in a small group with a native Engli…

from €34 per person

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Lyon: Old Town, Silk Stories & Hidden Traboules Tour

Lyon: Old Town, Silk Stories & Hidden Traboules Tour

⏱ 2 - 3 hours · 4.9 (39)

Discover Lyon's hidden side on a guided walking tour of the old town district and the Presqu'île. Explore hidden traboules, enjoy panoramic views, and learn about the ci…

from €45 per person

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Lyon Original Old Town Food Tour

Lyon Original Old Town Food Tour

⏱ 3 hours · 3.6 (32)

Explore the heart of Vieux Lyon on this shared food tour, strolling cobbled streets and secret traboules while tasting iconic Lyonnaise specialties from artisan bouchons, market…

from €120 per person

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Lyon: Guided Walk Through the Secret Traboules

Lyon: Guided Walk Through the Secret Traboules

⏱ 3 hours · 4.7 (21)

Explore Lyon's hidden passageways and delve into its history. Walk through the traboules with a passionate local guide.

from €30 per person

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Lyon: Old Town & Fourvière Basilica Walking Tour

Lyon: Old Town & Fourvière Basilica Walking Tour

⏱ 2 hours · 4.6 (19)

Walk through 2000 years of history from Roman Lugdunum to the Canuts' secret passages. Explore Fourvière's ancient theatres, enter the Basilica, and discover the traboules.

from €40 per person

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Lyon: Traboules & Resistance Tour on Croix-Rousse Slopes

Lyon: Traboules & Resistance Tour on Croix-Rousse Slopes

⏱ 2.5 hours · 5.0 (17)

Embark on an exclusive tour of the slopes of Croix-Rousse in Lyon.\nDiscover the city's network of hidden passageways, corridors, and stairwells, used by the Resistance, and…

from €32 per person

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Lyon: Pastry Food Tour Through Old Town & Hidden Traboules

Lyon: Pastry Food Tour Through Old Town & Hidden Traboules

⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (15)

Explore Lyon's Old Town on a guided tour. Discover the city's history through its pastries, secret passageways, and silk stories.

from €80 per person

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Theatrical visit of the Vieux-Lyon in French

Theatrical visit of the Vieux-Lyon in French

⏱ 75 minutes · 4.8 (14)

This theatrical tour of the Old Lyon in French and the famous traboules will make you travel through time and discover Lyon and its inhabitants during the Renaissance!

from €17 per person

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Lyon: 2.5h Guided Bike Tour of Old Town with Local Guide

Lyon: 2.5h Guided Bike Tour of Old Town with Local Guide

⏱ 2.5 hours · 5.0 (12)

Explore Lyon's UNESCO Old Town, Place Bellecour, the Rhône and Saône riverbanks, and the Confluence district in 2.5 hours with a knowledgeable local guide.

from €35 per person

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Lyon: Guided Visit of Fourvière Basilica and the Roman Theaters

Lyon: Guided Visit of Fourvière Basilica and the Roman Theaters

⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (9)

Discover the gems of Fourvière Hill: the impressive and unmissable Fourvière Basilica, ending at the archeological site of the Roman theaters

from €30 per person

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Private Roman Lyon Tour: Ancient Lugdunum, Capital of the Gauls

Private Roman Lyon Tour: Ancient Lugdunum, Capital of the Gauls

⏱ 2 hours · 4.9 (7)

Discover the ancient Roman city of Lugdunum on a guided walking tour in Lyon. Visit the Roman theater, the Odeon, the Sanctuary of Cybele. Hear the stories of emperors and marty…

from €82 per person

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Good to know: Only a part of the traboules is open to the public, and people live behind the doors, so noise and photos at the wrong door are a known source of friction. Titles promising “hidden” passages mean ones you could not simply walk into. Several listings are in French only, and the streets climb steeply towards Fourvière, so check the language and the walking time before you book.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lyon have a beach?

No. Lyon lies inland between the Saône and the Rhône, and the nearest sea is a long train ride away. The offers on this site are city, river, food and museum experiences that start in Lyon itself.

Can I visit the traboules on my own?

Only the ones that are open to the public. Many are entrances of residential buildings, and people live behind the doors, so keep the noise down. A guided tour explains what you pass and is the practical way to find the passages worth the detour.

Can I do Annecy, Geneva or the Alps as a day trip from Lyon?

Annecy is roughly two hours by regional train, and day trips to Annecy, Geneva, Chamonix and Burgundy appear in the feed, but they start in those places and are not listed here. If you want one, read the meeting point on the booking page before you plan the travel.

Is the Lyon City Card worth it?

The listing combines unlimited public transport with around 40 activities. Whether it pays off depends on how many of the included sights you really visit, so add them up against single tickets on the booking page before you buy.

Where do the Saône cruises leave from?

It depends on the operator. Read the meeting point on the booking page of the cruise you choose, and check which language the commentary is in, because that is the part that explains the sights.

Are the tours in English?

Many are, but several walks, storytelling tours and theatre visits are given in French only. The title or description says so, so check it before you book.

What is Lyon best booked for?

By review numbers the strongest choices are the guided Saône sightseeing cruise, the hop-on hop-off bus, the city highlights walk, the Musée de l’illusion and the private traboules walk, followed by food tours in the Old Town.

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