Lyon: Ancient Alleys & Silk Secrets Walking Tour
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10:00 AM | English Begin your morning with a delightful journey through Lyon’s rich cultural tapestry. Our tour starts at Place des Terreaux, where you'll see the majestic Hôtel de Ville, the fascinating Museum, and the beautiful Bartholdi Fountain. From there, we go to the bohemian charm of Croix-Rousse. Step into the world where silk workers once breathed life into the city, and wander through the intriguing Traboules—hidden passageways. Our knowledgeable guide will weave captivating stories of the past, making history come alive with every step. Next, after admiring the vivid Fresque des Lyonnais, we walk to the old town, Vieux Lyon. Stroll along ancient streets as you admire enchanting allure of Rue Juiverie, featuring the stunning Gallerie Philibert Delorme. We conclude in the vibrant center of Vieux Lyon, arriving just in time for lunch in one of the area’s charming eateries. Why Join Us? Expert Guidance, Hidden Passageways and Immersive Storytelling
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AISLING_L, 12/14/2025 6:54:28 AM
Excellent tour with guide Paul. We were a little late and we joined the group with ease. We learned a lot about Lyon in short space of time and he was helpful with suggesting things to do and places for food and drinks We would highly recommend!
adlumain, 12/9/2025 3:50:25 AM
Amazing tour! Our tour guide, Paul, was passionate about showing Lyon. He explains the history very well and doesn’t rush you during the 2 hours. He also tries to get to know the people in the group so it feels more personal. At the end, he provides great tips and tricks around the city and gave us a nice lunch spot. We enjoyed his first tour so much we went back the second day for a different one. He really made our trip to Lyon very enjoyable!
jérôme s, 12/8/2025 4:39:09 AM
The guide was very nice and had a lot of interesting facts and tips to talk about. The quality was much more then the price.
741bibianae, 12/8/2025 4:08:11 AM
Paul is a great guide. Super interesting experience to get the know the ins and outs of Lyon´s history. Highly recommendable.
ThereseL494, 12/7/2025 7:50:04 AM
Very interesting tour of the areas around Vieux Lyon. Paul told us a lot about the history, the street art and the culture of Lyon. Although the pace was fast, it was very rewarding and so so much better than walking on your own, missing out on all the hidden gems!
No_mad_stuff, 12/5/2025 10:07:34 AM
Good tour, a lot of information, tips for restaurants 👍 It's obvious Paul knows a lot about the city. A group of students that also participated on the same day was a little annoying. Bigger groups are in general more difficult to handle. Maybe worth reconsidering the number of participants.
alessiarT5948YF, 12/2/2025 11:13:56 AM
I definitely recommend this tour. I appreciated the fact that it was held for just a few people. I discovered interesting things about the city
dkdelp2018, 11/25/2025 10:40:32 AM
We highly recommend booking Paul’s tours of Lyon. We liked the first one so much we came back for the second tour the next day. Both tours provided a good overview of the city’s history and packed with interesting details. It was also great to get a peak in traboules that many would never notice or see. With only a few days in Lyon the few hours spent on Paul’s tours were so well spent!
796alberth, 11/21/2025 4:18:11 PM
Absolutely great tour! Paul is a great guide and offers a lot of interesting tidbits about the city and the sights. It was a great way to be introduced to Lyon and it helped us with exploring what the city has to offer. 100% recommended!
601ecet, 11/20/2025 2:10:00 PM
It was a wonderful experience to take this tour with our fabulous guide, Paul. Without him, we would never have uncovered so much. He was warm, witty, and incredibly knowledgeable, and the tour instantly became one of our highlights. We also learned that Lyon is basically a city with a secret hobby: hiding traboules everywhere. No tourist map warns you about them, of course. Wandering through these hidden courtyards felt amazing.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Departure point
This tour starts at 10:00 am on Place des Terreaux. I will be standing next to the entrance to the Fine Arts Museum with a sign in my hands.Return details
10:00 AM | English Begin your morning with a delightful journey through Lyon’s rich cultural tapestry. Our tour starts at Place des Terreaux, where you'll see the majestic Hôtel de Ville, the fascinating Museum, and the beautiful Bartholdi Fountain. From there, we go to the bohemian charm of Croix-Rousse. Step into the world where silk workers once breathed life into the city, and wander through the intriguing Traboules—hidden passageways. Our knowledgeable guide will weave captivating stories of the past, making history come alive with every step. Next, after admiring the vivid Fresque des Lyonnais, we walk to the old town, Vieux Lyon. Stroll along ancient streets as you admire enchanting allure of Rue Juiverie, featuring the stunning Gallerie Philibert Delorme. We conclude in the vibrant center of Vieux Lyon, arriving just in time for lunch in one of the area’s charming eateries. Why Join Us? Expert Guidance, Hidden Passageways and Immersive StorytellingNo redemption information available
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