Lyon: Hidden Traboules and Old Town Walking Tour
About This Experience
Your experience begins at the iconic Place Bellecour, one of the largest pedestrian squares in Europe and the symbolic heart of the city. Surrounded by elegant buildings and lively streets, this historic square provides the perfect introduction to Lyon’s past and present. From here, your guide will introduce the city’s fascinating story, from its beginnings as a Roman settlement to its development as one of Europe’s most important commercial hubs.
Tour Itinerary
20 min
Start at Lyon’s iconic square and learn how it became the historic heart of the city.
20 min
Walk through Lyon’s lively peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers.
10 min
Enjoy views of the river that shaped Lyon’s trade and development.
50 min
Enter the Renaissance Old Town with colorful houses and medieval alleys.
20 min
Discover Lyon’s secret traboules used by silk merchants centuries ago.
What's Included
Included
- Professional Guide
Meeting Point & Logistics
Start Point
You will meet your guide at Place des Célestins in front of the Theater.
Traveler Reviews
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
More Things to Do in Lyon
Free cancellationGuided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley
8h 30m
From $201.16 per person
Free cancellationCroix Rousse Market & Rooftop Cooking Class in Lyon
3h 30m
From $221.06 per person
Free cancellationLyon: a unique tour of Lyon's heroines
1h 30m – 2 hours
From $23.81 per person
Free cancellationDark Lyon
2 hours
From $45.23 per person
Free cancellationLyon: Private Burgundy Half Day Wine Tour by Vintage Land Rover
4 hours
From $273.77 per person
Free cancellationPastries & Stories of Lyon with a Local Guide
2 hours
From $82.13 per person