Lyon: Night Walking Tour with Traboules and Legends

Explore Lyon's hidden passageways on a guided night walking tour. Discover the city's dark legends, see the Roman amphitheater ruins, and wander through the atmospheric streets of Croix-Rousse.
Meet your guide in Place Bellecour and set off on a small-group walking tour through Lyon after dark. Discover a completely different city as you explore the ancient traboules of Vieux-Lyon, the secret passageways used by silk weavers and French Resistance fighters during World War II. These narrow corridors connect buildings and courtyards invisible from the street, known only to locals.

Your expert local guide will lead you through the UNESCO-listed old town, past the Roman amphitheater ruins lit up at night, and through the atmospheric streets of the Croix-Rousse district, where 19th-century canuts (silk workers) lived and organized the first workers' revolt in history.

Discover the dark legends of Lyon, including stories of the city's most famous criminals, medieval mysteries, and the haunted corners that tourists never find during the day.

Lyon is called the City of Light for its famous Festival of Lights every December, but the city glows beautifully every single night. The golden stone buildings of Presqu'île, the two rivers Rhône and Saône reflecting the city lights, and the basilica of Fourvière illuminated on the hill above create one of the most beautiful nighttime atmospheres in all of France.

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.

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.