Lyon City Highlights Free Tour: See Lyon's Top Ten Sights

The best tour to see the city's main sights. Explore Lyon with locals: history, gastronomy and secret passages. Father/son team (Canadians and native English speakers) who have lived in Lyon for over 20 years. Hear personal stories about living in Lyon. Explore secret passages (traboules) plus our favorite "bouchon" restaurant recommendations.

During your 2h15min walk see:
Stop 1 Place Bellecour;
Stop 2: River Saône;
Stop 3: St Jean Baptist Cathedral (built in the 12th century) and its 14th century clock;
Stop 4: Vieux (old) Lyon and secret Renaissance passages called "traboules";
Stop 5: The river walk and criminal courts;
Stop 6: Rue Mercière (street with Lyon's best "bouchon" restaurants and pastry shops);
Stops 7-8: Bartholdi Fountain and city hall; End Point: Place des Terreaux (Lyon's 2nd district)

Highlights: Explore old Lyon's secret Renaissance passageways (called "traboules"). See the city's two main squares (Bellecour and Terreaux). Learn Lyon's rich history from its Roman origins, Renaissance silk trade, and World War II resistance fighters. Lots of recommendations about where to shop, eat, and drink. Guides will share some typical Lyonnais expressions.