Lyon Free Walking Tour, Lyon - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Lyon Free Walking Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 9.2 (102 reviews)

Jean-David was an an excellent guide. Very personable, very knowledgable with the right amount of explanation to keep th...

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Discover the best of Lyon by exploring its most important monuments and delving into its history on this free walking tour of the historic center of Lyon. This beautiful city will captivate you!

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible. Information in easy-to-read format. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms. Security system and visual and audible alarm.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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Meeting point

Place des Terreaux, in front of the Fontaine Bartholdi

Reviews of our customers

9.2

Exceptional 2,836 Travelers·102 reviews

October 12, 2026
Kathryn
Sydney, Australia
Jean-David was an an excellent guide. Very personable, very knowledgable with the right amount of explanation to keep things moving. Good balance of h...
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May 20, 2026
Federica
Milano, Italy
It was a wonderful experience that helped us explore Lyon through history, art, culture, and gastronomy. If you're spending 1 or 2 days in the city, I...
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October 3, 2026
Alfredo Longo
Italy
Very helpful and brilliant. Very clear and fluent English. A really nice guided tour.
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October 2, 2026
Ulrike
Germany
We had a wonderful and entertaining tour during which we learned many interesting facts about Lyon.
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September 20, 2026
Valentino
Vicenza, Italy
The guy from the Tour is very nice and knowledgeable. He gets the group involved.
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August 29, 2026
Roberta
Milano, Italy
Friendly and helpful guide, very well organized tour.
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August 18, 2026
Massimiliano Curti
Alessandria, Italy
Jonathan is a knowledgeable and engaging guide. The tour is very interesting and highly recommended. It exceeded our expectations.
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August 16, 2026
Germana
Italy
A city tour with a knowledgeable and helpful guide. A fascinating way to understand the city's history and current affairs!
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August 10, 2026
Fabio
Italy
Super rewarding and informative visit :)
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August 10, 2026
Michela
Milano, Italy
Excellent tour, our guide was very professional and entertaining, and we were able to appreciate the beauty of Lyon! Recommended tour!
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Lyon Free Walking Tour

At the designated time, we'll meet at the Place des Terreaux, in front of the Fontaine Bartholdi, a spectacular fountain by the same sculptor who created New York's Statue of Liberty. From this square, where you'll also see the facade of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and the City Hall of Lyon, we'll kick off our free walking tour of Lyon.

First, we'll head to the Montée de la Grand-Côte, a popular street of the La Croix-Rousse quarter. Did you know this area of Lyon is a UNESCO-declared World Heritage Site? We'll stroll along the street's legendary traboules, historic secret passageways used to get around the city. Then, we'll see the nearby Jardin des Plantes, the oldest botanical garden in Lyon.

We'll pass by the Place Fernand Rey, a small, local square that represents the multicultural character of this part of the city, before going in search of the Fresque des Lyonnais. This mural depicts twenty-four historical figures from Lyon and five contemporary figures! Nearby, you'll see the Passarelle Saint-Vincent, a footbridge that crosses the Saône River in Lyon.

Our tour will continue walking along the streets of Lyon toward the Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls, one of the most important Roman landmarks in Lyon. We'll tell you all about its history! Afterward, we'll head to the Hôtel de Bullioud, a beautiful Renaissance mansion dating back to the 15th century, located in Vieux Lyon.

You'll admire the city's fascinating Medieval architecture in Vieux Lyon, the city's oldest district. Here, we'll see the exterior architecture of the iconic Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist of Lyon, popularly known as Lyon Cathedral, located in the Place des Jacobins.

Finally, after about 2 hours, we'll conclude our free walking tour of Lyon.

Group Size

This free tour does not allow bookings for over 6 people, even if they book separately. If you're a larger group, we recommend you book a private guided walking tour of Lyon.

Types of activities in Lyon

Guided tours and free tours Food and Wine Experiences

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Lyon Free Walking Tour

Finally, after about 2 hours, we'll conclude our free walking tour of Lyon.

Group Size

This free tour does not allow bookings for over 6 people, even if they book separately. If you're a larger group, we recommend you book a private guided walking tour of Lyon.

Lyon Free Walking Tour