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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laydeey2025, 10/19/2025 1:56:38 PM
Paul is super passionate and knows so much! Loved the free Vieux Lyon tour and I can’t wait to join the city tour next time!
vivienmK5262OY, 10/18/2025 7:10:41 AM
This walking tour was exceptional. Paul's love of Lyon was infectious. His voice was clear and he kept the group together as he gave us snippets of Lyons fascinating past. The information he gave us was easily understood and made our visit to Lyon memorable. Thank you Paul.
Gale_D, 10/17/2025 11:56:07 AM
Paul was very friendly and knowledgeable. Tour was relaxed and informative. Helpful suggestions for additional things on your own.
B3765RJjuliem, 10/16/2025 3:38:11 AM
Paul was knowledgeable, interesting and entertaining. He provided a lot of good information about the area. We enjoyed his tour so much that we signed up for his second tour the next day. Additionally., his English is superb and he has a way of gathering everyone around (there were 20 of us) and we could hear what he had to say.
LinnieleeK, 10/10/2025 3:04:08 PM
E xcellent 2 hr walking tour with loads of information given on the history of Lyon, why people settled here, the highlights of the area, and were shown magnificent historical buildings and given their stories. Lyon is a beautiful city and our guide has lived here for 12 years and has lots of experience with these tours. You won’t be disappointed!
thurabae, 10/10/2025 5:37:41 AM
Paul is very talented and knows his city inside out. His explanation were very clear and interesting. He brought us to main attractions area as well as some hidden corners of the city. Overall, it was an eye opening trip for me and I have discovered the roots of the city. Nevertheless, I have also learnt about current situation of the people who are living in the city.
christinehW52OK, 10/8/2025 2:10:36 AM
Paul was a superb guide: very, very informative, great sense of humour, not only did he provide an interesting commentary but he also recommended various restaurants and cafes that lived up to their recommendations. The pave of the tour was perfect, we highly recommend this tour and if we had an extra day we would have done the alternate tour too.
June W, 10/7/2025 4:48:36 PM
Excellent practical and historical information and well-paced walk. Paul has an engaging manner and can be clearly heard, even in a large group.
violetk967, 10/7/2025 1:46:27 AM
The tour was so amazing that I booked his other Lyon tour the next day! The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and had great humor the whole time. Gave great restaurant recommendations too!
Lucy_S, 10/5/2025 9:05:15 PM
The guide is very tall so he’s easy to find in the gathering spot. This was an outstanding tour. Perfect way to start your Lyon trip.
- 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 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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