What to do and see in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes: The Best Walking Tours

Traboules, history and little anecdotes, delicious tastings and stroll along the river banks… A cultural and gourmet tour, 100% Lyonnaise!

Inclusions: Food tasting, Glass of wine, Professional local guide, Walking food tour, Snacks

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Immerse yourself in the very heart of the covered market to discover the best of local cuisine. High place of the Lyonnaise gastronomy, the covered market of Les Halles Paul Bocuse, is a must to discover the culinary culture and flavours of the city. Strolling through the market with your epicurean guide you will taste the best produce of the region which show the excellence of the producers but also creativity of the local cuisine. You will learn all about the « Mères Lyonnaises » and the little anecdotes around stared chefs and local specialities in a fun and convivial atmosphere. The gastro-nomic reputation of Lyon will no longer have secrets for you. We will have multiple tastings: from the traditional quenelle to the numerous cheeses and charcuterie, including sweet treats such as pink pralines and “Coussin de Lyon”. Tastings vary based on the season, but every tour is a real culinary delight for you taste buds !

Inclusions: Food tasting, Wine tasting, Professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

I propose to discover the hills of Lyon, known as Fourviere and Croix-Rousse. Both are located near the center of the city and occupy a very important place in the history, culture and identity of the Rhone city.

Inclusions: Entry or admission fee

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This private walking tour will take you to the most famous landmarks of UNESCO world heritage site, Lyon. Expert, multilingual guides create the ideal tour for first time visitors. Being a private tour, it can be tailored to your own personal interests if you specify them at your booking. Experience Lyon, France’s famous gastronomic capital. This tour is perfect for the first time visitor to Lyon. Get a summary of Lyon's old district: one of France’s most beautiful and historical cities. The tour will take you through the enchanting neighborhood of Saint-Jean. and you'll also be taken through Lyon’s famous ‘Traboules'. Here, your expert guide will explain the fascinating history behind these ancient underground passageways a true highlight for many visitors to Lyon. If you have a mobility issue/ reduced mobility please let us know after you have made your reservation, so that we can adapt this tour to you. We are happy to have you with us!

Inclusions: Live Tour Guide

Exclusions: Bottled water, Gratuities, Entrance fee to monuments or museums

Thanks to our gastronomic tour you will have an overview of the gastronomic tradition of this beautiful city and feel like a true Lyonese walking through the streets and tasting delicious typical dishes guided by a local friend.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water

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Come and discover the history of Lyon from its birth to the first workers' revolts of the 19th century. 20 centuries of a rich and fascinating history, punctuated with anecdotes and little surprises from Lyon!

Inclusions: 20-minute break with a selection of free drinks (tea, coffee, fruit juice ...)

Exclusions: Gratuities

105 hectares, including a 16 hectare lake, three million visitors per year, 8,800 trees, 6,500 m2 of greenhouses, 30,000 rose bushes, a 3.9 km tour, the names of 10,600 dead for France engraved on a monument, 800 animals cared for by 21 agents and nearly a hundred gardeners ... Can we summarize a park such as that of the Tête d'Or by a few figures? The answer is absolutely NO. For this reason, let yourself be advised by your passionate guide who will tell you about all the wonders that this magical park hides. Combining a structured route to discover the different secrets of the park. Through its origins and its history, its botany and its curiosities we will discover this magnificent park and in the background we will discover the history of the city of Lyon. The tour includes two options: the walking tour for group tours and a pedicab option (maximum 2 people) for people with reduced mobility.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water

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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 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. *Don't hesitate to contact us if you want us to host the experience at a different time, if the experience is fully-booked or if you want us to organize a personalized and private visit.

Inclusions: Funicular

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Food is undoubtedly one of Lyon's most beloved traditions. Since 1935, the city has been considered the world capital of gastronomy. When Lyon's culinary traditions were being forged, the famous "Mères Lyonnaises" (Lyonnaise Mothers) managed to turn Lyon cuisine into an institution. Today, male chefs dominate the scene, like the famous Paul Bocuse, however it is the women who evolved the renowned cuisine. Many of the recipes around the city are unchanged from their humble beginnings, meaning you'll have the opportunity to taste the culture and history that has turned Lyon into the culinary hub it is today. We'll guide you through this gastronomic journey infused with passion, history, and exquisite French food and wine. Find out why eating and drinking are not just a pastime in Lyon, but a way of life.

Inclusions: Lunch

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Go to discover the Old Town district between murals paintings, traboules, must-see places punctuated meetings passionate locals craftsmen who will share their expertise and their delicious products emblematics of Lyon.

Inclusions: 4 tasting breaks, More than ten products to be tasted, Passionate local guide, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off