Tours in Lyon

Just south of Lyon, the Côtes du Rhône vineyards stretch along the river, creating a picturesque landscape. From Tain l’Hermitage to Côte Rôtie, discover some of the region’s finest wines. In Tain l’Hermitage, visit the Cité du Chocolat and explore the fascinating world of cocoa. This unforgettable day blends beautiful scenery, exceptional wines, and delicious treats. Begin your adventure at a family-run estate in Tain l’Hermitage, discovering the vineyard’s history, winemaking traditions, and oak barrel aging process. After the tour, enjoy tasting exquisite red and white wines from Crozes Hermitage and Saint Joseph. If time permits, admire the stunning view from Hermitage Hill. After a free lunch, visit the Cité du Chocolat for an interactive experience exploring Valrhona’s chocolate-making process. Finally, head to the famed Côte Rôtie vineyards with their steep terraces and legendary wines. End your day sampling Syrah and Viognier wines at a family estate.

Indulge in an unforgettable culinary adventure high above the streets of Lyon with Joëlle’s 5-course rooftop dinner. As the sun sets, you’ll be greeted with a refreshing cocktail and appetizers, setting the tone for an evening filled with local flavors and breathtaking views of the city. Joëlle’s expertly crafted menu features homemade dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, including a savory pie, tender roast beef, and a delicate eggplant tatin. For dessert, chocolate lovers are in for a special treat. Each course is perfectly paired with red wine, enhancing the flavors and adding a luxurious touch to the meal. Guests will be treated to a curated selection of fine French cheeses—Comté, Roquefort, and Camembert—sourced from the region. This dining experience offers the perfect escape from the city's hustle, allowing you to unwind and enjoy a summer evening in Lyon’s most scenic setting. Ideal for travelers looking to immerse themselves in the best of Lyon’s food and beauty!

A unique guided tour to meet Beaujolais winegrowers. Explore the region from South to North via Oingt, one of the most beautiful villages in France! You will be accompanied by a local guide who knows the region well and who will be able to tell you about the history, estates, wines and secrets of Beaujolais throughout the journey. You will make stops to enjoy the magnificent views from the hills! You will discover the Gamay and Chardonnay grape varieties, the emblematic grape varieties of the region. You will taste exceptional white wines and red wines. We will take you in our luxury vehicle and everything is planned so that you can just enjoy your day with us. The guide is there to share his knowledge with you, answer all your questions and accompany you so that you have an unforgettable day.

Start your tour at the lively Saint Antoine marketplace, bustling with locals and tourists shopping for fresh regional specialties. Then, visit the gothic Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste to admire its stained glass windows. Wander through Les traboules du Vieux Lyon, secret passageways once used by silk merchants. Cross the Pont Lafayette for panoramic views of Lyon and the Rhône river. Conclude at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned food hall named after the famous chef, offering an array of local delicacies like sausages, seafood, and pastries. Here, indulge in tastings or pick up gourmet souvenirs. Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Immerse yourself in the secret heart of Lyon with our exclusive private tour, "In the Footsteps of the Traboules: Secrets of Lyon Revealed". This intimate journey will take you through Lyon's famous hidden passageways, known as traboules, which have stood silent witness to the city's rich history from medieval times to the 20th century. With over 500 traboules scattered across Lyon, our carefully curated tour focuses on the most iconic and storied ones, many of which are closed to the general public. From the narrow, winding passages used by the silk workers in La Croix Rousse, who orchestrated the economic pulse of Lyon, to the strategic hiding places used by the Resistance during the Second World War. In addition, we will explore the medieval traboules of Vieux Lyon, where you will discover passageways that served as shortcuts to save time in a maze of streets from another time.

Brouilly, Morgon, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Moulin-a-Vent, Juliénas, etc. Welcome to the Northern Beaujolais Region where the elite Gamay wines called "crus" are produced! Along this wine tour, as you drive through charming towns with beautiful castles, let us introduce you to some of the most renowned Beaujolais wines at a small family winery & in the magnificent cellar of a Chateau Estate:

Your official guide awaits you at the exit of the Lyon Fourvière funicular station to help you understand the city from its founding to the present day. You begin your visit with the splendid panorama dominating Lyon from the ancient Roman forum square. You then visit the immense Notre Dame de Fourvière basilica, its crypt and its chapel. You then continue with a visit to the archaeological site of Lyon. where the theater and the odeon are still used. If you wish to delve deeper into the visit, your guide invites you to follow him to discover the treasures of the Lyon archaeological museum.

Welcome to Lyon, the second largest city in France. The city is situated near the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône. Home to several UNESCO world heritage sites with 2000 years of history. With a big Renaissance-styled old town, Roman ruins, historic industrial districts, and the Place Des Terreaux, the city has a lot to offer. Get ready to experience the best of Lyon, a walk around the city where you'll see and learn about Renaissance architecture, discover the narrow “traboules” - delightful renaissance passageways - , and hear some interesting facts and stories from your local guide. You will learn about: The Roman Senate Lugdunum Archbishop of Lyon Kingdom of the Burgundians Treaty of Verdun Kingdom of Arles Italian influence on Lyon's architecture St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre French Revolution

Lyon is ideally located at the heart of diverse regions, which give the city its unique richness. This tour will take you through two emblematic areas. The Beaujolais region, world-famous for its wines, also boasts many beautiful castles, while the Dombes region, known for its ponds, offers a historical and gourmet escape to the medieval village of Pérouges. Starting from Lyon, head north to Beaujolais. Your morning will begin with a visit to a prestigious estate, perfect for understanding the region’s heritage and wines. After panoramic views from Mont Brouilly, explore the Château de La Chaize, the “Versailles of Beaujolais,” its gardens, and the longest cellar in Beaujolais. Enjoy a fabulous tasting of red and white wines. After a free lunch in Beaujolais, continue to Pérouges, a picturesque medieval village. Take a break at a 13th-century inn to taste the secret recipe “Galette.” Wander through the village’s cobblestone streets before returning to Lyon.

Famous for Beaujolais Nouveau, it offers a wide variety of wines. This wine tour will take you to several local wineries, revealing the hidden gems of this beautiful region. Your adventure starts in the charming medieval village of Oingt, one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages. Wander through its golden-stone streets and learn about the history and geology of the area. Then, visit a family-run winery in the Beaujolais Villages, the birthplace of Beaujolais Nouveau. Meet the winemaker and enjoy a tasting of their wines. Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the region’s traditional restaurants, where you can sample local specialties paired with wines. The day continues along the scenic wine route, with stunning views and fascinating geology. Visit a second winery in the Crus region, where you’ll taste wines like Fleurie, Moulin-à-Vent, and Morgon, each with its own unique flavors. Optional picnic at the winemaker's.

Your guide specializes in food tours and will make you understand the lyonnais cuisine and the French too ! In total the tastings equal to a regular meal.

Discover Lyon in urban mode We take you on a journey to explore Lyon by combining street food and street art! A very gourmet itinerary where you will find iconic products, Lyonnais houses and passionate local partners. A walking itinerary that will take you from the bottom of the Croix Rousse slopes to the heart of Unesco district.

105 hectares, including a 16 hectare lake, three million visitors per year, 8,800 trees, 6,500 m2 of greenhouses, 30,000 rose bushes, a 3.9 km tour, the names of 10,600 dead for France engraved on a monument, 800 animals cared for by 21 agents and nearly a hundred gardeners ... Can we summarize a park such as that of the Tête d'Or by a few figures? The answer is absolutely NO. For this reason, let yourself be advised by your passionate guide who will tell you about all the wonders that this magical park hides. Combining a structured route to discover the different secrets of the park. Through its origins and its history, its botany and its curiosities we will discover this magnificent park and in the background we will discover the history of the city of Lyon. The tour includes two options: the walking tour for group tours and a pedicab option (maximum 2 people) for people with reduced mobility.

During this trip, you will visit two wonderful wine domains and I meet the local wine makers in person. These are protected places of designation of origin Coteaux du Lyonnais and Beaujolais where you will learn the production wine process and how to taste it like a professional sommelier. We will go for a walk in the wine estates, so you can touch the grapes and admire the incredible landscape of the region.

Three rivers flow through Lyon: the Rhône, the Saône and... the Beaujolais! Come to discover the Southern part of the Beaujolais region and discover behind the famous label the unknown & preserved beauty of the “Pierres Dorées” or Golden Stones Country. Visit Oingt medieval towns built in a unique yellow stone and then make 2 stops for wine-tasting sparkling, white, rosé and red beaujolais!

Why spend your precious time waiting in long shuttle or taxi lines. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style from Lyon–Saint Exupéry International Airport (LYS) to Lyon City private vehicle and reach your final destination relaxed and refreshed.

Go on a fascinating wine tour in Southern Burgundy, nicknamed the Burgundy of the Sun! During this day departing from Lyon, visit two wine estates, taste several wines from the Chardonnay, Gamay and Pinot Noir grape varieties and discover the magic of the soils...

By booking with us, you will get: • Cars up to 5 passengers • 1 standard luggage per passenger - 65x 38x25cm (26x15x10in) • Fixed price without hidden costs • Customer support ready to help Full refund guaranteed in case of cancellation 48 hours prior to start time service.

Visit Lyon with a guide-lecturer. In a green setting, the preserved site of Fourvière overhangs the city to almost 120 meters and thus offers superb panoramas. The whole is registered in the UNESCO perimeter since 1998. This tour proposes to discover three emblematic places of the hill. The belvedere for a general presentation of the current city of Lyon The basilica ND de Fourvière and its singular history (with comments inside the building) Finally, the ancient theaters to evoke these places of entertainment still used today but also an ideal place to tell the story of the founding of the city 2000 years ago and its development. The visit will then propose to walk down to Vieux Lyon via a stop on the oldest medieval houses of Lyon.

Lyon, contrary to what one thinks, is not made only of light ... I invite you to come wander in the dark legends of the city in order to meet its specters, because Lyon does not reveal itself easily to travelers .... From Vieux-Lyon to the Presqu'île, we will stroll through the dark streets in search of symbols and ancient rituals which, perhaps, still influence the inhabitants. From the evil spirits of St. George, to the lycanthropes and tough assassins of Lyon, the city drags a reputation as a demonic city. NOTE: The tour is open to children, the speech can be adapted to the type of audience. However, it is the responsibility of parents to judge the sensitivity of their children. WARNING!! This tour is offered in French, but if you wish to have it in English write to me before booking. Thanks!

From the basilica Notre Dame de Fourviere to the Roman monuments, discover the ancient Capital of Gaul. We’ll walk down the hill to explore the old town, a Renaissance district where the traboules, the secret passageways of the city, are opening up before us. Fourviere is the historical hill of Lyon, where everything started. From the Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica to the Roman monuments, discover the ancient capital of Gaul with your guide. Under the Roman stones are hidden so many fascinating stories. Then we’ll climb down the hill to discover the old town, Le Vieux-Lyon, the Renaissance district and the traboules, the secret passageways cutting through the buildings and the courtyards.

This easy to drive Segway Tour is perfect to discover Lyon through its two rivers. You meet your guide at the starting point and have a training session to know how to use the Segway. You will begin the walk by the banks of the Rhone. The opportunity to enjoy the easy driving of the Segway and admire the view of the peninsula, the Hotel Dieu, the Fourvière hill and the Croix-Rousse. Then we cross the Rhone to reach the city center through the National Opera and Place des Terreaux. Back by the banks of the Saone, Vieux-Lyon and Place Bellecour.

To make this ride even more special, we use funny machines called Segway Personal Transporter. The Segway PT is an electric vehicule composed of two parallel wheels and a reclining handelbar. Full of electronic, the machine balances thanks to the “dynamic stabilization” system. To move forward, you don’t need any acceleration pedal, you just have to lean forward and to move back or brake, you just have to lean backwards. Regarding the direction, the handlebar leans from left to right.

Join us on a private guided tour to discover Lyon's hidden gem - the traboules. Our tour will take you on a journey through the unique architecture and rich history of this fascinating network of covered passageways. We'll begin at Le Coin Vert, a stunning traboule nestled within the city, where you'll learn about its history and architecture. From there, we'll explore Vieux Lyon and its traboules, winding our way through the maze of hidden passages, and discovering the city's secrets along the way. We'll visit La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière and Fourvière, two iconic locations in Lyon that offer stunning views of the city. With our expert guide, you'll gain insight into the past and present of Lyon, as well as a deeper appreciation for its unique architecture and history. Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.