Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Historic Renaissance

Explore Lyon’s vibrant streets, historic landmarks, and hidden gems on this guided walking tour. Discover the city’s rich history and culture in every step.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grand Hotel Dieu - Discover one of Lyon’s oldest hospitals, established in the 12th century, now revitalized as a vibrant cultural and commercial hub.
  • La Place des Jacobins - Admire the 19th-century fountain adorned with four sculpted figures representing renowned artists from Lyon.
  • Passerelle du Palais-de-Justice - Stroll across this…
What's Included
  • 2-hour guided walking tour
  • Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

This walking tour in Lyon guides visitors through the city’s historic core, where ancient passageways and bridges seamlessly link the past with the present. Stroll through one of Europe’s largest Renaissance districts and admire the magnificent Saint-Jean Cathedral, which houses a 14th-century astronomical clock. Cross the Saône River via a 19th-century…

Location
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de la Métropole de Lyon
Place Bellecour
Meet your guide at the right of the “Office du Tourisme” on the Place Bellecour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Adam_l
Jul 13, 2025
Tour guide was very... - Tour guide was very friendly and welcoming, spoke English well, and had a very well-planned tour; including an easy-to-find start location and an ideal end-location for heading up the funicular. The tour also had several stopping/sitting points and shady areas throughout, which was ideal for summer. I loved that we were in a small group, so the tour felt more personable and we were able to connect with the guide and others on our tour.
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Donphd
Jul 11, 2025
The city of 2s: 2 rivers, 2 hills and 2000 years - Anne was the consummate guide. This tour offers a wonderful introduction to Lyon. Anne was able to provide a window into the history and traditions on Lyon. She left you wanting more. Beautiful city and we are thankful Anne shared it with us.
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N4142aarobertm
Jul 11, 2025
Lyon on steroids - Anne was very nice and her knowledge of Lyon was excellent, we saw things we would have missed if we had not done the tour. Highly recommend this your.
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Nina_s
Jul 8, 2025
Worth every moment! - Anne is a superb guide - don’t be put off by her being an American. She is an educator and it shows in her tour. She is enthusiastic paces her info. Well and is incredibly well informed. And presents to what is of interest to of her group. The group is very small – ours was 4. So far, the best Viator and Tour by a Local I have had. She was also very generous with her time.
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Linda_h
Jul 7, 2025
Lyon History Tour - Our tour guide Anne with an E was superb. A very interesting tour including a bit of history. Not too overwhelming. She took us through the connecting tunnels between streets which we found really interesting and generally kept our interest throughout the whole tour.
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Diane_d
Jul 1, 2025
Tour of Lyon - Very informative and scenic. Loved our guide, Anne (in yellow!) learned much about the history of Lyon!
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Yelow123
Jun 17, 2025
Very well pleased - Ann, was very knowledgeable about the area. It was just enough time to know the area and the sites . The walking was fine , not tiring at all.
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Hilary_w
Jun 17, 2025
The walk around Lyon is... - The walk around Lyon is very interesting and beautiful. There is nothing too strenuous to navigate, though if you have trouble walking or use a wheelchair, this is not a good tour to choose. There are uneven surfaces, stairs and some narrow passageways. Anne was a great tour guide, not only telling us about the history of the places we visited but also giving plenty of suggestions on what else to see and do here in Lyon. It’s a beautiful city and I am eager to come back and try some of her suggestions.
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360malvinak
Jun 7, 2025
Great tour! - Our guide Anne was amazing! Highly recommend this walking tour. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Engaged entire group!
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Connector57857552715
Jun 5, 2025
Great Intro to Lyon - The tour was informative and Anne presented information that was historical in story formats. It was a perfect presentation for the time we had. A great introduction to Lyon.
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From $32
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).