Private Tour
Silk Tour in Lyon
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Luxury tour abour silk, major industry in Lyon history for 400 years.
From the Croix-Rousse with its traboules till wokrshops in Vieux-Lyon, you will meet passionate artisans who will show you the Jacquard loom, the bombyx moths, the softness of velvet scarfs ...
Many surpriiiiises between chemistry, techniques, history, fashion, zoology, with one of the last Made in France firms.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for people who cannot go down many steps
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom
Demonstration of hanpainted napped velvet
Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
Private transportation
What To Expect
Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage
Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom
Brochier Soieries Vieux Lyon
Demo of handmade painting on napped velvet. Exhibition of silkworms from may to november
Options
Start Times nouveaux
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best way to learn about the city
Eyad I,
Aug 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We. Loved. This. Tour. My wife and I were visiting Lyon for the first time, and on our third day in the city, we got to go on this tour to learn more about Lyon's storied history in the silk trade. Our guide, Alex, didn't dissapoint. He met us a cafe just next to where we were staying and whisked us away to the Croix-Rousse, where we got to walk down the streets of the old silk district on our way to one of the soieries in the area. We got to see a traditional canut home, and the looms they used to make their silks. We got to then go on a walking tour of the area, and Alex explained the architecture, history, culture, and modern day appeal of the area. Alex walked us through some of the most beautiful and non-touristy parts of the city, including some pretty well-hidden traboules and brought us to a charming soierie in Vieux Lyon, where we got to see the silk worms and understand the process of creating silk. Alex himself was so knowledgeable and kind, and I cannot recommend this tour highly enough!
BEST Silk tour!!!!!
Fab4famiy,
Jun 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a private 3 hour Silk Tour with Alex. I would do ANY tour Alex offers. He is very knowledgable and makes the information very digestible. I highly recommend the Silk Tour specifically because it is central to understanding Lyon. He has the inside track on getting to see the real looms and the behind the scenes of the silk industry. The tour covers the silk industry but also you see various parts of Lyon and learn about history and architecture. He also walks you through the famous passageways and you visit old town. Alex is one of the best tour guides I have ever had. I highly recommend him for any tour because he lives right in Lyon and is great!
Amazing Tour in Lyon
Sarah S,
May 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved this tour! It covers so many different parts of Lyon. We were able to see a silk loom in action, learn about the history of the city, see secret passage ways, and see and hold silk worms! Our guide, Alex, was super knowledgeable and very personable. He made sure we had the best experience! Would definitely recommend.
Fantastic Experience
Jonathan G,
Aug 22, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00My partner and I had a fantastic time and learnt a lot during the tour. Alex was a delightful host. Would strongly recommend.
A great morning in Lyon!
Tracy D,
Jul 7, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00AMAZING! Alex was so knowledgeable and engaging. Our group - 12 year old, 20-something, two 40-somethings - learned so much more about the city, the silk industry and the rich history of both.
Relaxing Silk Tour in Lyon
Ojas P,
May 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a second tour with Alex, who again was a great tour-guide with great energy and humor! This tour was a lower-activity tour so would be good for those who want to have a less busy experience and who are interested in exploring artisanal silk products for purchase. That being said, Alex was 100% amazing on both of our tours! Merci beaucoup.
History of the silk industry and a little bit of everything else
Laura V,
May 19, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex was a great guide and his English was very, very good. We went to an authentic shop to see how the loom industry changed (from pre Jacquard through the electrification of the machine). We also visited a silk manufacturer to learn how silk is decorated. Along the way we talked about how the artisans of the silk industry transformed the area into other specialties like chemists and machinists. He engaged all 5 of us and kept it very interesting. Do this tour if you want an insiders view into the silk industry! Note: the meeting point is at the top of a very steep hill so leave time if you are on foot or take public transportation. Everything from there is flat or downhill.
Beautiful historical artistic
JOAN M,
Apr 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex took us to see how the silks were woven and described the changes in production over the centuries with the invention of machinery that used punch cards like the old IBM cards from the 1960's. We were captivated by the son of a famous weaver and his demonstrations.
Fantastic
Craig P,
Sep 27, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked this tour for my wife because she is a weaver. Alex is a wonderful guide. He even made it interesting for me as we walked the old silk district and explored the traboules. Highly recommend.
Fascinating View of Silk-making and Lyon
465billf,
Jul 25, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is wonderful. Jean-Andre is knowledgeable about Lyon, its architecture and its silk traditions. Showed us many fascinating places. We recommend this tout highly
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