Lyon Private Walking Tour

Do you want to explore Lyon in a customised fashion? On this private walking tour, you'll decide what to visit in the city with an English-speaking guide exclusively for you.

Tour Options

When booking, you can choose between 2 private tours of Lyon, each lasting two hours and customisable to suit your interests. Details of each option are below.

Old City Private Walking Tour

At the time of your choice, we'll meet at 4 Av. du Doyenné, in Lyon. Accompanied by our guide, we'll explore notable places in Vieux Lyon, the historic district.

During the tour, you'll uncover hidden "traboules," secret passageways essential to the neighbourhood’s history, and visit a remarkable spiral staircase within the traboules. A highlight is the astronomical clock of Lyon Cathedral and its impressive stained-glass windows.

Architecture Private Walking Tour

At the time of your choice, we'll meet at the Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière and explore the city's best architecture.

We’ll observe the blend of traditional and modern architecture, with each building telling its own story. Another highlight is the Gothic-style Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral.

Throughout the tour, we’ll discuss how Lyon’s architecture was influenced by figures like Tony Garnier and the Lumière brothers, as well as how the city's cultural identity evolved during the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution.

Advantages of Booking a Private Tour

By booking a private tour, you will have a personal guide, the ability to customise your itinerary, travel at your own pace, and potentially save money if you're in a larger group!