Best City Tours in Lyon 2025

Lyon , Rhône-Alpes

From $ 5.98

Bonjour, I'm Quentin! I’m a local guide passionate
 about sharing French culture
 and history. ✅ Join my walking tour of Lyon! - From its historic old town to the city center. - The most fun way to visit Lyon, for all ages! - Experience Lyon like a local, with insider tips. - Meet new friends from all over the world. ✅ Come as a tourist, leave as a local! - Wander through secret passageways, - Discover France’s gastronomic capital, - Relive powerful WW2 stories, - Ancient beginnings of Lyon, - Did you know that the author of Le Petit Prince was from Lyon?... and more! ✅ Join us and you’ll be able to tell your friends you really visited Lyon!

Lyon , Rhône-Alpes

From $ 57.36

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Lyon , Rhône-Alpes

From $ 5.98

Bonjour, I'm Quentin! I’m a local guide passionate about sharing French culture and history. I created this tour to be able to go through ALL Lyon’s areas. ✅ Join my walking tour of Lyon! - Enjoy stunning views as we go from the hilltop to the city center. - The most fun way to visit Lyon — for all ages! - Experience the city like a local, with insider tips. - Meet new friends from around the world. ✅ Come as a tourist, leave as a local! - Wander through secret passageways, - Discover France’s gastronomic capital, - Relive powerful WW2 stories, - Explore Lyon’s silk heritage, - Hear about dramatic workers’ revolts… and more! ✅ Join us and you’ll be able to tell your friends you really visited Lyon!

Lyon , Rhône-Alpes

From $ 23.90

This storytelling tour takes you through the maze of alleyways and traboules of Croix-Rousse. Immersed in the heart of the 19th century, your storyteller-guide will bring the adventures of Jirôme Roquet to life. On the day of the first major revolt of the canuts (silk weavers), Jirôme and his apprentice found themselves caught in the turmoil of the barricades. By following his thrilling adventures, you will discover the world of silk in 19th-century Lyon. A story to experience with the whole family! The tour is in French only.

Lyon , Rhône-Alpes

From $ 35.97

Join our local guide and discover the Golden Head Park. With its 117 hectares, you will learn a little more about the history of Lyon and its park. You can enjoy the view of the lake, visit the tropical greenhouses or admire the giraffes of the African plain.

Lyon , Rhône-Alpes

From $ 8.35

The TouringBee audio guide serves as a convenient mobile travel companion. The Lyon city tour is specifically designed to explore the city in a short span of time (2 hours). Simply follow the route on the app's map to navigate through the Old Town and the Presqu'ile district, passing all the major attractions, with audioguide on your smartphone. Once you've downloaded the tour, the app functions offline. The audio guide is best enjoyed through your headphones. Listen to fascinating stories and legends at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group. Feel free to pause at any point, whether to relax at a café or visit a museum, and then continue the tour at your leisure. If you only have a day to visit Lyon, spend it with a TouringBee audio guide. You'll gain more knowledge about the city than those who have spent a week there.

Lyon , Rhône-Alpes

From $ 23.90

This historical and naughty tour of Lyon will allow you to cross the peninsula, admire its monuments and alleys, throughout the sensual history of Lyonnais of old. You will discover the famous stories of local debauchery, the recommendations of 14th century doctors about procreation, or masturbation! A curious merchant will tell you the contents of his “carriage of pleasures” and introduce you to his historical collection of toys;) You will discover excerpts of erotic literature from the past. Your guide-actor (not in costume but nevertheless dressed) takes you for a playful, historical and naughty walk that will not fail to amaze and stir you up. ATTENTION: Visit with explicit content, reserved for adults who know how to control their emotions.

Lyon , Rhône-Alpes

From $ 57.36

Meet us at our store in the city center, near Place Bellecour for the briefing on the electric bikes. Then you'll go on an adventure with our guide just for you and visit Lyon starting with a part of the Presqu'île and the Vieux-Lyon. For the morning departure, it is also here that we will have breakfast before climbing the Fourvière hill. For the afternoon departure, you will be able to taste a snack with only local products. The climb is very easy and you will be able to admire the beautiful views from the esplanade of the basilica. We will also pass by the Roman theaters with a surprising view! We will then go to the neighboring hill: the Croix-Rousse for other atypical viewpoints from the roofs. It is here that we will have a second tasting. Finally, we will finish our exclusive stroll by the wonderful Tête d'Or park and the banks of the Rhône. In the park, you can admire the animals of the animal park and the tropical greenhouses.

Lyon , Rhône-Alpes

From $ 8.37

Discover Lyon your way with Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour—audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. No app, no hassle—just press play and explore! Start at the majestic Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral, uncovering the secrets of its astronomical clock. Admire the grand Cour d'Appel de Lyon, where justice shaped the city. Continue to Place des Célestins, home to a historic theatre with hidden stories. Stroll along Rue de la République, a 19th-century showcase turned shopping hub. Pass by the Hôtel-Dieu, once a hospital, now a cultural landmark along the Rhône. At Place Bellecour, one of Europe’s largest squares, uncover the story behind Louis XIV’s statue. Conclude at the statue of Saint-Exupéry and the Little Prince, honoring Lyon’s famous aviator and writer. With 7 stops and riddles, this self-guided tour lets you explore at your own pace. Perfect for travelers, families, and history lovers, it blends discovery, challenge, and fun. Experience Lyon—one riddle at a time!

Lyon , Rhône-Alpes

From $ 9.55

You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city. Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible. With this activity, you will be guided through the 10 following locations: Fresque des Lyonnais, Place des Terreaux, Opera, Palais de la Bourse, Jacobins Fountain, Courthouse Footbridge, Cathedral, Longue Traboule, Ancient Theatre, and Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to a fun mission, multiple quizzes, as well as city guides about each monument. So, are you ready to explore Lyon?