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Lyon Tour: Discover Hidden Secrets & History
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Lyon
Explore Lyon’s history, culture, and cuisine on a 2-hour walking tour with a passionate local guide. Discover hidden gems and iconic landmarks.
Explore Lyon’s history, culture, and cuisine on a 2-hour walking tour with a passionate local guide. Discover hidden gems and iconic landmarks.
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon - We will talk about the construction of Lyon as Lugdunum, the capital of the Gauls during the Roman Empire. I will present the history of the basilica of Fourvière, and then we will discover the inside of the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
- Vieux Lyon - We will discover the beautiful old town of Lyon,…
- Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon - We will talk about the construction of Lyon as Lugdunum, the capital of the Gauls during the Roman Empire. I will present the history of the basilica of Fourvière, and then we will discover the inside of the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
- Vieux Lyon - We will discover the beautiful old town of Lyon, mainly built during the Renaissance. I will share some hidden secrets about the city, and of course, we will go through several passageways, known as the ‘Traboules’!
- Rue du Bœuf - I will introduce you to Lyon’s rich culinary heritage, including the history of the ‘Bouchons’ and their traditional recipes. We’ll also discuss how Paul Bocuse and Mère Brazier helped popularize this cuisine.
- Palais de justice historique de Lyon - I will show you the River Saône and the Palais de Justice de Lyon. I will introduce you to Lyon’s history during World War II, when it was a key point for the Resistance. We will talk about Jean Moulin, a key figure of the French Resistance, and Klaus Barbie, the chief of the Gestapo, who was judged in this courthouse more than 30 years later!
- La Place des Jacobins - I’ll take you through the beautiful squares of this renovated neighborhood, showcasing the new Lyon built in the 19th century for its wealthy residents. We’ll also have a chance to discuss what it’s like to live in Lyon today.
- Grand Hotel Dieu - I will show you the Hôtel-Dieu of Lyon, which was a grand hospital for centuries. We’ll explore this impressive building, which has now been transformed into a mall.
- La Place Bellecour - We’ll conclude the tour at Place Bellecour, one of Lyon’s main squares located in the city center. I’ll reveal some hidden secrets of the square, and we’ll end by visiting the lesser-known statue honoring Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the Lyonnaise author of The Little Prince.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- English Tour Guide
- Umbrellas
- Bottled water
- English Tour Guide
- Umbrellas
Additional Information
Hello, I’m Quentin! I’m a local guide enthusiastic about sharing the rich culture and history of France.
✅ Join my walking tour of Lyon!
- Explore from the historic old town to the vibrant city center.
- The most enjoyable way to see Lyon — suitable for all ages!
- Experience Lyon like a local, with exclusive insider tips.
- Connect with new friends from…
Hello, I’m Quentin! I’m a local guide enthusiastic about sharing the rich culture and history of France.
✅ Join my walking tour of Lyon!
- Explore from the historic old town to the vibrant city center.
- The most enjoyable way to see Lyon — suitable for all ages!
- Experience Lyon like a local, with exclusive insider tips.
- Connect with new friends from around the globe.
✅ Arrive as a tourist, leave as a local!
- Stroll through hidden passageways,
- Discover the gastronomic heart of France,
- Relive compelling World War II stories,
- Uncover the ancient origins of Lyon,
- Did you know the author of Le Petit Prince hailed from Lyon?… and much more!
✅ If you enjoyed the tour, feel free to tip what you believe it was worth. Your support makes this tour possible — thank you!
✅ Join us and you’ll be able to tell your friends you truly experienced Lyon!
Location
Place Saint-Jean
Meeting Point:
Place Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon
(Directly in front of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral. By the little fountain!)
How to Spot Me:
I’ll be standing by the small fountain in the center of the square, wearing a beret and holding a blue notebook.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(89 Ratings)
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Wsoofaard
Apr 6, 2025
Heavy WOW - This guy was great. Very informed and engaging. We saw things only available on a walking tour. A great job of keeping his herd together and informed.
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Nadia
Apr 3, 2025
Lyon walking tour - Excellent and entertaining tour of Lyon
Very informative and enthusiastically presented by Quentin
Lots of the history of Lyon
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Mar_aam0rz
Mar 30, 2025
Worths the visit - Amazing but the guide has a bit French accent in English. He provided interesting information about Lyon. He is funny and entertaining
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Pioneer25126217337
Mar 25, 2025
Must must must must do ! - ***This tour is the first thing you should do when you go to Lyon***
Our guide was incredibly well prepared. The tour flowed so well, he was thriving with a large group, even made jokes and answered random questions - a very charasmatic guy. He chatted with people between points of interest, engaging with his crowd.
I say it should be the first thing to do, after the tour we had a better idea of what we wanted to do with our stay and learned a lot more than just wandering alone. Handing out a list of recommended sights and restaurants was a nice touch.
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Allisond891
Mar 23, 2025
Lovely Tour - Quentin was a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable and passionate, he clearly knew Lyon well and was friendly and personable. Definitely recommend his tour!
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I7294spadamd
Mar 22, 2025
The best walking tour of Lyon. - We had such a brilliant time on Quentin’s tour around Lyon. The information was incredibly interesting, and he was able to show the amazing and at times, troubled history of Lyon in a light hearted, fun but also serious way where necessary. He lead us through hidden gems, spoke to the group clearly and loudly, and we all had such a good laugh walking around Lyon. I’d highly recommend to anyone visiting Lyon, as you get your bearings and he’s very honest about what to look out for with many restaurants and experiences, and it makes you appreciate the largely unknown history of the city. Quentin is such a lovely guy, and is so clearly passionate about making sure everyone makes the most of their time in Lyon, with useful handouts and snippets of information on all aspects of the city. 10/10
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Edward200
Mar 16, 2025
Recommend - Quentin’s tour is highly recommended - he is knowledgeable and interesting and has a good way of dropping humour into the tour as well! Great intro to Lyon!
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Hrleonard00
Mar 16, 2025
Very fun, even for locals! - I've already lived in Lyon for 2 years, but still learned stuff on this tour. Our guide was kind, informative, and (most importantly) funny as hell.
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Danny_m
Mar 14, 2025
Great tour guide. Very... - Great tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Learned a lot about the city of Lyon and had fun along the way. Highly recommend this tour.
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Dudley
Mar 14, 2025
Amazing Guide, Great City, A Tour Worth Taking! - This was an absolutely amazing tour. The guide is funny, passionate, and full of amazing knowledge, tips, and advice! He really made us all feel welcomed in Lyon and took us through the very rich history of this city. Would recommend anyone visiting to go on this tour!
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