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The Lyon Bucket List

Bouchon dinners, two-river old town, the gastronomic centre of France. The once-in-a-lifetime experiences that define a Lyon trip — the bucket-list tours and tickets worth planning around.

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Top experiences in Lyon

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Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

Most travelers think they’ve seen Lyon after walking through Vieux Lyon or tasting a bouchon meal.

4.7★ · 125 reviews
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From $39 a person

Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

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...

Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $6 a person

1h to 3h

Discover Lyon in an Unusual Way

What sets our pedicab tour apart is the blend of intimacy, flexibility, and dynamism.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $58 a person

Lyon City Tour with Local Guide Explore Hidden Gems

Discover the charm of Lyon with a local touch on this interactive city tour led by Canadian guide Ryan.

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From $29 a person

3h 30m

Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

Do Eat Better Experience Lyon Food Tour is a walking tour around the old town.

Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $111 a person

Must-See in Lyon

If you stay in Lyon only for a weekend and you don’t want to miss anything, this tour is for you!

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From $29 a person

Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

Plunge into the exciting stories that Lyon hides.

Top-rated · 5.0★
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From $38 a person

1h to 10h

Self-Guided Tours in Lyon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories

Uncover the Magic of Lyon with Your Personal Audio Guide Tired of feeling touristy — but still want to experience Lyon? With 100 captivating audio stories straight to your phone,...

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Private tour

From $3 a person

2h to 6h

Lyon Private Walking Tour with a Local

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Lyon through the eyes of a local.

4.7★ · 124 reviews
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From $56 a person

Discover Lyon while playing! Escape game - The alchemist

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in France with our Urban Escape Games.

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From $23 a person

3h to 4h

Lyon WWII and Resistance Tour with Audio Guide

Explore Lyon's profound World War II narrative, where every street and square whispers stories of courage and resistance.

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From $13 a person

2h to 3h

Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour

Were there any lions in Lyon?

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $76 a person

2h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide

iscover the highlights of Lyon on this 2-hour electric bike tour, designed to show you the city’s essentials in a short time and with minimal effort.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $41 a person

The unmissable quenelle sauce Nantua in a Lyon cork

Gourmet tour of Presqu’île & Vieux Lyon 4 hours - meal included

Accompanied by a passionate local Guide, you will explore Lyon’s two iconic districts on this 4-hour gourmet tour combining gastronomy and heritage.

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From $104 a person

6h to 7h

Beaujolais Crus wine tour from Lyon Full day

You will explore the most sensual vineyard in France !

4.9★ · 61 reviews
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From $162 a person

2h 30m to 3h

Lyon Music & Wine tasting

Discover Lyon through its music, history, and architecture on a unique sensory journey where every street tells a story.

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From $93 a person

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

Step into the heart of Lyon on a captivating walking tour that weaves together centuries of mystery, culture, and culinary delights.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $6 a person

Layers of Lyon Romans Silk and Streets Self Guided Tour

This self-guided walking tour takes you through the many layers of Lyon — a city that evolved from Roman capital to silk powerhouse to the gastronomic heart of France.

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From $7 a person

3h 30m

Lyon Small-Group Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better

Thanks to the Do Eat Better Experience Food Tours you will have an overview of the gastronomic tradition of the beautiful city of Lyon and feel like a true local, while walking...

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $99 a person

4h 15m

Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley

A unique guided tour to meet the wines and winemakers of the Rhone Valley North.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $138 a person

2h 30m

Lyon UNESCO: Private walking tour

️ Private Walking Tour of Lyon – Explore UNESCO Heritage & Hidden Passages Discover the historic charm of Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage city, on this exclusive private walking...