Lyon Free Walking Tour, Lyon - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Lyon Free Walking Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 9.2 (101 reviews)

Jean-David was an an excellent guide. Very personable, very knowledgable with the right amount of explanation to keep th...

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Discover the best of Lyon by exploring its most important monuments and delving into its history on this free walking tour of the historic center of Lyon. This beautiful city will captivate you!

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible. Information in easy-to-read format. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms. Security system and visual and audible alarm.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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Meeting point

Place des Terreaux, in front of the Fontaine Bartholdi

Reviews of our customers

9.2

Exceptional 2,818 Travelers·101 reviews

October 12, 2026
Kathryn
Sydney, Australia
Jean-David was an an excellent guide. Very personable, very knowledgable with the right amount of explanation to keep things moving. Good balance of h...
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October 2, 2026
Ulrike
Germany
We had a wonderful and entertaining tour during which we learned many interesting facts about Lyon.
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July 16, 2026
Frances J Santiago Torres
Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico , United States
Julia is an excellent, knowledgeable and charismatic guide. We are from Puerto Rico , yet you don't have it listed among the countries. It would be g...
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June 27, 2026
Filipa Marques
Lisbon, Portugal
JD was a great tour guide. With a lot of knowledge about the city of Lyon and lots of fun explain the things to us. 5 star isn't enough, 10 star's ...
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June 5, 2026
Anonymous
Montreal, Canada
Good activity. However did have some difficulty to understand the perfect English accent of the guide.
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June 3, 2026
Diane Brooks
Toronto, Canada
JD was an excellent guide. Learned so much from him. Loved his sense of humour and energy.
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May 30, 2026
Bettina And Rick Berry
Australia
Most enjoyable Thank you
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May 28, 2026
Anne-laure
France
The guide was great and the visit very interesting. You should inform ahead that there are so many steps to climb. Some people in the group really st...
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May 17, 2026
Cecilia Bacigalupo
Bethesda, United States
Great thanks to Jonathan. Made the tour very entertaining ehile stati g important facts.
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May 16, 2026
Joy
Michigan, United States
We really enjoyed our tour of Lyon with Johnathan. He gave the right amount of information with a dash of humor. Definitely recommend.
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Lyon Free Walking Tour

At the designated time, we'll meet at the Place des Terreaux, in front of the Fontaine Bartholdi, a spectacular fountain by the same sculptor who created New York's Statue of Liberty. From this square, where you'll also see the facade of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and the City Hall of Lyon, we'll kick off our free walking tour of Lyon.

First, we'll head to the Montée de la Grand-Côte, a popular street of the La Croix-Rousse quarter. Did you know this area of Lyon is a UNESCO-declared World Heritage Site? We'll stroll along the street's legendary traboules, historic secret passageways used to get around the city. Then, we'll see the nearby Jardin des Plantes, the oldest botanical garden in Lyon.

We'll pass by the Place Fernand Rey, a small, local square that represents the multicultural character of this part of the city, before going in search of the Fresque des Lyonnais. This mural depicts twenty-four historical figures from Lyon and five contemporary figures! Nearby, you'll see the Passarelle Saint-Vincent, a footbridge that crosses the Saône River in Lyon.

Our tour will continue walking along the streets of Lyon toward the Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls, one of the most important Roman landmarks in Lyon. We'll tell you all about its history! Afterward, we'll head to the Hôtel de Bullioud, a beautiful Renaissance mansion dating back to the 15th century, located in Vieux Lyon.

You'll admire the city's fascinating Medieval architecture in Vieux Lyon, the city's oldest district. Here, we'll see the exterior architecture of the iconic Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist of Lyon, popularly known as Lyon Cathedral, located in the Place des Jacobins.

Finally, after about 2 hours, we'll conclude our free walking tour of Lyon.

Group Size

This free tour does not allow bookings for over 6 people, even if they book separately. If you're a larger group, we recommend you book a private guided walking tour of Lyon.

Types of activities in Lyon

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Lyon Free Walking Tour

Finally, after about 2 hours, we'll conclude our free walking tour of Lyon.

Group Size

This free tour does not allow bookings for over 6 people, even if they book separately. If you're a larger group, we recommend you book a private guided walking tour of Lyon.

Lyon Free Walking Tour