Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Plunge into the exciting stories that Lyon hides. Stories, anecdotes and legends that create unforgettable memories - as do its outstanding museums, dynamic cultural life, its past as a France's foremost publishing center, capital of the Three Gauls, and "capitale de la Résistance française"; And last, but not least, all the facts that have turned Lyon into France's gastronomical capital.
During the 3 hours we will spend together, you will linger in the major monuments, but also discover the most awe-inspiring hidden secret places.
The world is a book, and those who do not travel and discover, read only one page.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Place des Terreaux
The route itself is meant to be a surprise. There is no fun if all the secrets are revealed in advance!!
Vieux Lyon
The route itself is meant to be a surprise. There is no fun if all the secrets are revealed in advance!!
What‘s Included
Funicular
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Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Reviews
830 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
My experience
fatemehk2026,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you your waitress tara and nazanin are super nice and welcome.................................................
Great tour of old Lyon with Toni!
Anonymous,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Toni and Maud were great with information regarding the tour and the tour itself. Toni was the tour guide and he was excellent with information about the old ville area. We appreciated the time he took to educate us about Lyon history.
Fantastic and edifying
Curious08527610814,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic and friendly tour of Lyon. We saw a number of sites and got an excellent history lesson of the sort that sticks. Toni was a blast. I have done a lot of research on Lyon and was able to add to my reservoir of knowledge as well as to make a number of "notes to self" for future reading and research. It was a clear day and we got to see Mont Blanc from the top of the hill at the end of the tour. I would take any number of Lyon tours from Tony.
Toni was extremely...
Antoinette S,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Toni was extremely informative and very knowledgeable about the history of Lyon. His personality was delightful: very friendly and warm demeanor.
Highly recommend!
Camper39036049204,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this tour based on all the great reviews, and it did not disappoint. It was super organised before, during and after the tour. Maud was on the ball with updates and recommendations, and Toni was so knowledgeable and bubbly! The tour was definitely a highlight ✨️
One of the best!
952hansak,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best walking tours, Toni made sure it was both fun and informative! great to do beginning of holiday as he also provided many recommendations for eating and visiting! definitely recommend!
Superb tour by Toni (5/5)
ECFoodNTravels,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an enjoyable 3-hour walking tour, even though it was on a rainy day. Our guide Toni was engaging, amiable and informative. We were never bored. For a start, we met at Bartholdi Fountain at Place des Terreaux, in front of the Musée des Beaux Arts. We explored Vieux Lyon and visited the famous traboules, hidden passageways used silk workers in the past, etc. The highlight for me was taking the funicular to Fourvière Hill to visit the magnificent Basilica/Notre-Dame de Fourvière. There was also a spectacular view of the Roman ruins/amphitheatre (Lugdunum). Toni suggested a few bouchons for lunch and we ended up trying Les Lyonnais, which served authentic, delicious dishes. Several things to note: 1)Try to take this tour as soon as you arrive in Lyon for a good orientation and “intro” to the city. 2)Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, including wearing comfortable walking shoes. 3)Do note that the duration is 3 hours, with lots of walking. 4)Leave a tip. It’s a wonderful tour. Don’t miss it.
A not to be missed tour of Lyon
Beverley H,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A well paced tour that was filled with great stories that gave you an understanding of Lyon past and present.
a guided tour not be missed !
smithannie,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00what a wonderful experience , I fully recommend it . We were a group of 10 friends travelling to Lyon for the 1st time. Our tour guide Toni was very knowledgeable about Lyon and its surroundings. He was very laid back , never rushed us and took time to tell us stories adding some of his own anecdotes which made the tour much more enjoyable. He also made time to send us recommendation for local restaurants after the tour.
The best option to visit Lyon
Susana B,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well, the excellent guide, friendly, fun, giving explanations to all , explained very well the history of Lyon, I recommend the activity and the guide
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