Lyon City Highlights Hidden Gems Private and Custom Walking Tour

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Lyon City Highlights Hidden Gems Private and Custom Walking Tour

Price from
€103
Duration
2 h to 6 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English, French

Overview

Discover Lyon through the eyes of a local on a private walking experience designed entirely around you. From UNESCO-listed Renaissance streets and hidden traboules to elegant riverside promenades, panoramic viewpoints, bustling markets, and neighborhoods shaped by centuries of craftsmanship, uncover the many layers of France's gastronomic capital at your own pace. Before your experience begins, you'll complete a short online Personalization Form, allowing us to match you with a like-minded host who will craft an itinerary tailored to your interests, pace, and travel style.

- Private, fully personalized walking experience in Lyon

- Online Personalization Form to tailor the day to your interests

- Explore hidden traboules and UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon

- Discover Lyon's rivers, silk heritage, and local neighborhoods

- Flexible itinerary shaped by a knowledgeable local host

What's included

Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations

Not included

Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel drop off

What you will do

Lyon
Discover Lyon, where more than 2,000 years of history unfold between the Rhône and Saône rivers. Once the capital of Roman Gaul, the city is celebrated for its Renaissance architecture, world-renowned gastronomy, thriving creative scene, and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town. Before your experience begins, you'll complete an online Personalization Form, allowing your host to tailor the route to your interests and travel style.
Here are some of the places your personalized experience may include:
Pass by, no stop
Place Bellecour
One of Europe's largest open public squares, Place Bellecour has served as Lyon's historic heart for centuries. Framed by elegant architecture and the equestrian statue of Louis XIV, it offers an ideal introduction to the city's rich heritage.
Pass by, no stop
Rue de la Republique
Lyon's grand shopping boulevard is lined with elegant 19th-century architecture, cafés, boutiques, and theatres, reflecting the city's remarkable transformation during the Second French Empire.
Pass by, no stop
Place des Terreaux
Surrounded by the Hôtel de Ville and the Museum of Fine Arts, this lively square is one of Lyon's architectural highlights. At its center stands the striking Bartholdi Fountain, designed by the sculptor behind New York's Statue of Liberty.
Pass by, no stop
Fresque des Lyonnais
One of Lyon's most celebrated murals features more than 30 influential figures from the city's past and present. This remarkable trompe-l'œil masterpiece blends history with contemporary public art in spectacular fashion.
Pass by, no stop
Vieux Lyon
One of Europe's largest and best-preserved Renaissance districts, Vieux Lyon is filled with colorful façades, cobbled streets, and beautifully preserved merchant houses that reflect the city's prosperous silk-trading past.
Pass by, no stop
Traboules du Vieux Lyon
Hidden behind unassuming doorways, Lyon's famous traboules were originally created to help silk merchants transport valuable fabrics between streets while sheltered from the weather. Today, they remain one of the city's most distinctive architectural treasures.
Pass by, no stop
Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
Located in the heart of Vieux Lyon, this magnificent Gothic cathedral is renowned for its remarkable astronomical clock, which has fascinated visitors for more than six centuries.
Pass by, no stop
Stop 9
Overlooking the city, Fourvière Hill offers sweeping views across Lyon's rooftops, rivers, and historic districts. Revered since Roman times, it remains one of Lyon's most important cultural and spiritual landmarks.
Pass by, no stop
Stop 10
Once home to Lyon's celebrated silk weavers, Croix-Rousse still reflects the spirit of the canuts, whose craftsmanship transformed the city into a global textile capital. Today, artisan studios, colorful murals, cafés, and independent boutiques give the neighborhood its distinctive creative character.
Pass by, no stop

Meeting point

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

Pickup: This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

End point: This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

Important information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.