Lyon Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Local 4 hours - Lyon Walking Tour
ID: GYG1072987-O-1653424
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore Lyon’s landmarks and hidden corners on a private walking tour tailored to you. From Vieux Lyon’s traboules to gardens and riverside paths, discover the city at your pace with a local guide.
Experience Lyon beyond the guidebook on this fully personalized private walking tour. After booking, you’ll complete a short questionnaire so we can match you with a knowledgeable local host who reflects your interests, curiosity, and pace. Your itinerary will unfold in real time, shaped by your energy and the city’s rhythm.
Begin at Place Bellecour, one of Europe’s largest open squares, framed by elegant 19th‑century buildings. From there, step into Vieux Lyon’s Renaissance quarter to explore traboules—hidden passageways weaving between courtyards—while spotting details that reveal the city’s silk‑making heritage. Your host will share the stories behind these atmospheric lanes, making history feel alive.
Continue to the Croix‑Rousse District, once the center of Lyon’s silk‑weaving industry and now a hub for artists and vibrant murals. Wander through colorful streets, climb picturesque staircases, and pause in shaded squares where creativity and history intertwine. Follow the Saône Riverbank along a peaceful promenade where locals stroll, musicians perform, and pastel facades reflect on the water.
End your walk by crossing the Passerelle Saint‑Vincent, a charming footbridge offering one last, photo‑worthy view over the river toward the Old Town. Throughout the tour, your host will adapt the route to your preferences—whether you wish to linger in a square, skip a stop, or follow a spontaneous detour—making your experience as layered and personal as Lyon itself.
Highlights
- Private, fully personalized walking tour of Lyon
- Pre‑tour questionnaire tailored to your interests
- Explore Vieux Lyon’s traboules and Renaissance courtyards
- Discover murals, gardens, and riverside hideaways
- Enjoy a flexible pace with a knowledgeable local host
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Meet your host at Place Bellecour, a central and iconic landmark. After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to suit your needs with help from our Experience Planners.
INCLUDED
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Flexible durations and start times—choose your preferred time when booking
- Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
NOT INCLUDED
- Food, drinks, and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience; public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
