History walks in Lyon
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £4 to £187 per person. 5 of 7 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour | 2 hours | Up to 18 | £4 | 4.9 (1,050) |
| Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine | 3.5 hours | Up to 12 | £92 | 4.9 (826) |
| Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch | 4 hours | Up to 12 | £76 | 4.9 (447) |
| Afternoon Old Town Food tour | 3 hours | Up to 12 | £64 | 4.8 (366) |
| Lyon Old Town Private Food Tour with 5 French Delicacies & Wines | 3.5 hours | Private | £187 | 5.0 (101) |
| Discover Lyon's Food and History with a Local Guide! | 2.5 hours | Up to 12 | – | 4.9 (45) |
| Lyon: Hidden Traboules and Old Town Walking Tour | 2 hours | Up to 15 | – | 4.9 (39) |
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
Two hours in Vieux Lyon's cobbled Renaissance streets, with a local guide leading you through the traboules, the hidden passageways that cut between buildings. Tour details: Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour
Guided in English
From £4Free cancellation
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Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk through the old town tasting five traditional Lyonnais dishes with wine, and hearing how the city's famous 'Mères Lyonnaises' shaped its cooking. Tour details: Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine
Guided in English
From £92Free cancellation
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Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk through Lyon's old town, ending with lunch. Tour details: Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch
Guided in English, French
From £76Free cancellation
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Afternoon Old Town Food tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
An afternoon food walk through Lyon's old town. Tour details: Afternoon Old Town Food tour
Guided in English, French
From £64Free cancellation
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Lyon Old Town Private Food Tour with 5 French Delicacies & Wines (opens Viator in a new tab)
A private food walk through Lyon's old town with five specialities and wine. Tour details: Lyon Old Town Private Food Tour with 5 French Delicacies & Wines
Guided in English
From £187
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Discover Lyon's Food and History with a Local Guide! (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk with a local through Vieux Lyon, from Saint-Jean Cathedral and the Temple du Change through the traboules. Tour details: Discover Lyon's Food and History with a Local Guide!
Guided in English, French
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Lyon: Hidden Traboules and Old Town Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk from Place Bellecour across the Presqu'île and the river into Vieux Lyon and its hidden traboules. Tour details: Lyon: Hidden Traboules and Old Town Walking Tour
Guided in English
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