Guided tour

Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town

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Guided tour
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
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Top rated
4.9583335 out of 5 stars
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4.9583335 out of 5 stars
504 reviews

Embark on a private tour of Lyon's Old Town and discover the city's network of hidden passageways, corridors, and stairwells, known as traboules.

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Duration 135 minutes
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Live tour guide
French, English
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Eefke – Netherlands

Great afternoon with a very enthusiastic guide. Very nice mix of insights and humor. Learned a lot about the traboules of Lyon and its history. Must do if you want to experience the real Lyon.

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Beatrice – United Kingdom

Such an interesting and entertaining tour . Thanks to our guide Yannick for being so acknowledgeable bout the history of Lyon and France , we all enjoyed your sens of humour too ! Merci beaucoup, Béatrice and Derek from Bristol UK .

Highlights

  • Discover Lyon's network of hidden corridors on a guided walking tour
  • Explore some of the 50 passageways that are still open to the public
  • Learn about Lyon's history and hear interesting stories about its past
  • Visit lesser-known traboules tucked away in the streets of Vieux Lyon

Full description

Make your way to the meeting point and join your local guide on a walking tour through the largest Renaissance district in Lyon, Vieux Lyon. As you explore, learn about the city's rich history, from the silk trade to French Resistance meetings during the Second World War.

Discover lesser-known passageways and uncover hidden gems from renaissance time with the help of your knowledgeable guide, a true local who has lived in this neighborhood for more than 25 years. As you walk, hear interesting stories and learn more about the neighborhood and the people who live here.

Leave your tour with a deeper understanding of Lyon's complicated past and the role that the city's labyrinth of corridors played in it.

Includes

  • Private walking tour
  • Guide

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the old fountain in the middle of the cathedral square.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Making noise

Know before you go

  • Strollers can be hard to manage inside the traboules (stairs, stairways)

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Overall rating

5 /5

based on 504 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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Eefke – NetherlandsApril 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Great afternoon with a very enthusiastic guide. Very nice mix of insights and humor. Learned a lot about the traboules of Lyon and its history. Must do if you want to experience the real Lyon.
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Beatrice – United KingdomMarch 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Such an interesting and entertaining tour . Thanks to our guide Yannick for being so acknowledgeable bout the history of Lyon and France , we all enjoyed your sens of humour too ! Merci beaucoup, Béatrice and Derek from Bristol UK .
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Karine – BelgiumMarch 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Great guide, amazing stories ! A nice way to discover the Vieux-Lyon and learn more about the city. Including tips on how to explore the traboules on your own and enjoy the rest of your citytrip. A very enthusiastic, fun and knowledgeable local guide who really knows the city inside-out. Lots of interesting tiny bits of history. Highly recommended.

Product ID: 603099

Activity provider:Visage des pentes

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