Private Tour: The Silk history Tour
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Step back in time and immerse yourself in Lyon's rich silk-making history, which dates back to the Renaissance when the city became the capital of French silk, supported by the Kings of France. On this tour, your expert guide will take you through historic silk workshops, where you’ll discover the traditional techniques passed down through generations. You’ll even have the chance to watch a live weaving demonstration, bringing the craft to life right before your eyes. As you walk through the iconic Croix-Rousse district, home to the Canuts—Lyon’s 19th-century weavers who fought for better working conditions—you’ll feel the pulse of history. Your journey will end with a visit to a silk painting workshop, where you’ll see how Lyonnais artists create vibrant designs on silk using time-honored techniques. This tour will leave you with a deeper appreciation for Lyon’s iconic silk heritage and the artistry that continues to shape the city today.
Inclusions
What's included
- Visit of a silk painting workshop
- Private Tour
- Guide
What's not
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Discover the silk district and follow the steps of the Canut, the famous weavers of Lyon.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In front of the subway station entrance
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Tasty Lyon
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Lyon
- Its from-price is 267% above the median of the 399 experiences we list in Lyon.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lyon
Lyon, where the Rhône and Saône meet, is a Roman and Renaissance city of covered passageways, long called the capital of French cooking.
Lyon spreads across two rivers and two hills. On Fourvière hill, the white basilica looks down over the Roman theatres of Lugdunum, once the capital of Gaul, while the Renaissance old town below has narrow streets and covered passageways, the traboules, that silk workers used to carry cloth. The old town and the slopes of Croix-Rousse, the silk weavers' hill, are part of the UNESCO-listed historic site.
Top-ranked sights in Lyon: Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon), Traboules of Lyon, Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean).
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