Vieux Lyon's Hidden Gems: Immersive History & Culture Walk
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Step into the heart of Lyon on a captivating walking tour that weaves together centuries of mystery, culture, and culinary delights. With your engaging guide, Paul, you'll explore Vieux Lyon— where every cobblestone and secret passageway tells its own story. What to Expect: Insider Secrets: Meander through the traboules (hidden passageways) that only locals truly know. Cultural Tapestry: Delve into Lyon’s vibrant history—from the Renaissance splendor to its unique role in silk production. Historic Narratives: Hear gripping tales of bravery during World War II, including the complex legacy of the era marked by Klaus Barbie and the inspiring resistance efforts. Culinary Heritage: Explore the traditional world of Lyon’s famous bouchons and discover how culinary legends like Paul Bocuse have helped shape the city’s reputation. Modern Marvels: Visit Lyon’s bustling city center, to see architectural gems such as the Théâtre des Célestins and the historic Hôtel Dieu.
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lsiden, 12/15/2025 11:14:56 AM
Wonderful, knowlegable multilingual guide who speaks fluent English. Easy to spot because of his height! Wanted to go on second tour of Viellefort, but had to remain in hotel to fight a cold. Next time!
rongolan, 12/9/2025 5:39:36 AM
We had yesterday an unforgettable tour at vieux Lyon with Paul. We were so impressed with his knowledge of history, languages combined with the different places as well his knowledge of food, art and more. Especially the “Traboules” were the gem of the tour. Thank you very much Ron Golan
alexandratH1512NG, 12/4/2025 10:11:17 AM
We had the oportunity to do the tour with Paul and we highly recommend it! He gave great tips about the city and showed us places that we would never find by ourselves. Also we were running a little bit late and Paul shared his location and waited for us with the rest of the group. That was a very kind gesture.
thelou58, 12/1/2025 12:13:28 PM
Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and interesting. Easy to follow. Rather large group but managable. Thank you, Paul!
sandracV6991HN, 11/21/2025 3:21:47 PM
I didn't enjoy it this tour. I had hundreds of free walking tours around the globe, any kind, historical too, but this one was really boating, not speaking much about the city but just some randomly facts, at least the first hour, the second part was better but still, then when it was nearly finish, I was taking pictures and I lost the group. Nobody wait for me, nothing, not even the guide. They can wait a second, no?
KavGil, 11/11/2025 9:14:13 AM
Really good tour showing us everything we wanted to see and more. Great insight into Lyon, recommending good shops, restaurants and bars as well.
PeterFalzon, 11/9/2025 2:39:28 AM
Paul is interesting, full of information and brings a nice sense of humor to his descriptions of life and the history of Lyon.
F325LPpaulk, 11/8/2025 12:47:26 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour of Lyon. Paul was a great guide. The tour was well paced and informative. I would’ve like to take another tour from Paul.
G6509IDezequielm, 11/7/2025 2:42:21 PM
Great tour, Paul is really knowledgeable, with a good voice and a fine understanding of the city’s vibes, as well as his present and past.
sdstaff382, 10/31/2025 6:49:12 PM
We took this tour with Paul on a cold, wet day and Paul quickly had us forgetting about the weather! He is a captivating storyteller who makes the history of Lyon really come to life. Taking us places we would never have found on our own, Paul was engaging and informative. At the end of the tour, he was a fountain of knowledge and recommendations, very happy to help anyone with anything they needed for the rest of their time in Lyon. So glad we spent a few hours with Paul!
- 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
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This tour starts at 10:00 am on Place Saint Jean. I will be standing next to the statue of St. John in the middle of the square with a sign in my hands.Return details
Step into the heart of Lyon on a captivating walking tour that weaves together centuries of mystery, culture, and culinary delights. With your engaging guide, Paul, you'll explore Vieux Lyon— where every cobblestone and secret passageway tells its own story. What to Expect: Insider Secrets: Meander through the traboules (hidden passageways) that only locals truly know. Cultural Tapestry: Delve into Lyon’s vibrant history—from the Renaissance splendor to its unique role in silk production. Historic Narratives: Hear gripping tales of bravery during World War II, including the complex legacy of the era marked by Klaus Barbie and the inspiring resistance efforts. Culinary Heritage: Explore the traditional world of Lyon’s famous bouchons and discover how culinary legends like Paul Bocuse have helped shape the city’s reputation. Modern Marvels: Visit Lyon’s bustling city center, to see architectural gems such as the Théâtre des Célestins and the historic Hôtel Dieu.No redemption information available
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