The Highlights
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
In the heart of Lyon’s UNESCO district, this tour offers a deep dive into the city’s rich history. From the founding of Lugdunum in 43 BC to the golden age of its silk industry, you’ll explore the key moments that have shaped Lyon into the cultural gem it is today. Your adventure begins on Fourvière Hill, where you’ll enjoy stunning panoramic views and visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, as well as ancient Roman ruins that showcase Lyon’s role in the Roman Empire. Next, wander through the charming streets of Old Lyon, a medieval and Renaissance treasure filled with hidden courtyards and the famous traboules—secret passageways once used by silk workers. Along the banks of the Saône River, you’ll also enjoy breathtaking views of the Presqu'île and Croix-Rousse, where Lyon’s silk-making history truly comes alive.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private tour
- Guide
- Visits mentioned in the programme
What's not
- Gratuities
- In line with our environmental commitments, we no longer provide bottled water. However, you can refill your reusable bottle anytime. Thank you for supporting our eco-friendly initiatives.
- Lunch
Itinerary
Discover the hill of Fourvière, where you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the city and visit the majestic Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
You’ll venture into Old Lyon, a medieval and Renaissance district with narrow cobbled streets, charming courtyards, and the famous traboules
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 tourism centre (building with the flags), on Bellecour Square
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Tasty Lyon
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
How it compares in Lyon
- Its from-price is 184% above the median of the 399 experiences we list in Lyon.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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).
Special offers in Lyon
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
