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History, Food & Traboules (hidden passages) Free Tour with a Local
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History, Food & Traboules (hidden passages) Free Tour with a Local

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Run by a local guide · Bertrand

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Join this walking tour and discover Lyon’s true soul! Explore its rich history, vibrant culture, and hidden gems with a passionate local guide. An unforgettable journey through the city’s charm and stories awaits. Don’t miss out!

Duration
2 h
Destination
Lyon
Meeting Point
Archeological Garden Lyon
Provider
Bertrand

Description

- A 360° dive into the city's soul, cuisine, architecture, history, social life, and beyond
- Entertaining atmosphere; enjoy my casual and cheeky style of tour guiding
- Serious and documented information; ask me anything! I'm a history expert and culture enthusiast
- Iconic views and secret passages: the best of the UNESCO-protected area is yours to enjoy

BE MY GUEST AND GET IT ALL!
- A peaceful and crowd-free tour, designed to avoid rush hours
- My designer’s notebook featuring the best slide graphics to guide my presentation
- Top-quality storytelling with a local comedian
- Access to the secret passages and their magnificent architecture

2000+ YEARS OF HISTORY
- Back to Roman times, when everything began
- The Medieval period and the Renaissance, elevating Lyon as a major city
- The rebellious soul of the silk workers during the Industrial Revolution
- World Wars I & II and their consequences
- Origins of the Festival of Lights

FOOD, FOOD, FOOD!!
- Learn the history of our prestigious cuisine
- Get to know the best traditional specialties of the region
- A list of recommendations: restaurants, boulangeries, wine bars, etc.

Includes

  • Palais de justice historique de Lyon
  • Les traboules du Vieux Lyon
  • Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
  • Saint George Church of Lyon
  • Quartier Saint-Paul
  • Fresque des Lyonnais
  • Passerelle Saint Vincent de Lyon
  • Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
  • Place des Terreaux
  • Bartholdi Fountain
  • Passerelle du Palais-de-Justice
  • Tabac Place Sathonay
  • Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
  • UNESCO District
  • History, arts, culture
  • Frenchy advice on local food

Meeting Point

Archeological Garden Lyon

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Traveler reviews

56 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Perfect

The perfect tour of Lyon! Bertrand was hilarious and struck just the right balance between history, present-day life, and culture, giving us a fantastic feel for how and where the city really ticks. He also gave us wonderful insights into Lyon’s famous culinary scene. The amount of information was spot on: never overwhelming, but detailed enough to give an ideal foundation for exploring the city on our own. 100% recommended!

Jonas Fehres · October 2026

Highly recommend

Knowledgeable, entertaining and enthusiastic guide. We recommend this tour.

Anna Brichko · October 2026

Highly recommendable tour

This tour is highly recommended if you are interested in a bit of history and hidden doors ;-) We enjoyed the tour with Bertrand very much. He presented Lyon in a very interesting way and the 2 hours were flying.

Heike Groß · October 2026

Free walking tour Lyon

Enjoy the Soul of Lyon tour - especially Bert’s information about the history culture and food scene of Lyon. His sense of humour was great and his engagement and pace made 2 hrs disappear whilst covering many interesting places along the way. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lyon

Teresa Aaron · October 2026

Very friendly and accommodating

I learned a lot from Bertrand, the history and architectural facts were quite interesting. I especially like the local tips and recommendations!

Francheska Cadacio · September 2026

Tour 17th Sep

Really enjoyable tour full of fun facts and information delivered with humour. Bertrand was really helpful had plenty of advice and welcomed questions. A really good introduction to a new city for us.

Richard Romang · September 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: €10 to €15 per person (€20+ if it was exceptional)

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

Availability and Language

Free tour

★ 4.9 · 56 reviews

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