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Lyon Highlights & Secrets Guided Walking Tour with Funicular in a Small Group
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Lyon Highlights & Secrets Guided Walking Tour with Funicular in a Small Group

by M T Lyon Tours

3 hours
Lyon
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€58.86€65.40Save 10%
2 adults × €29.43
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Overview

The tour stands out for its inclusion of a funicular ride and visits to Lyon’s key areas, revealing lesser-known spots alongside major sites. This walking tour lasts about three hours and takes place in a small group. Participants explore Lyon’s historical and cultural landmarks, including its role as the capital of the Three Gauls and a center of French resistance during World War II, as well as its reputation as France’s gastronomic capital. The itinerary includes time in Place des Terreaux, Vieux Lyon, and Colline de Fourviere, with the exact route kept as a surprise to preserve the discovery of hidden places. This tour combines well-known monuments with secret locations that are not usually accessible on standard routes. The funicular ride is included, providing a practical and scenic link between parts of the city. The guide provides stories, anecdotes, and facts about Lyon’s publishing history, museums, culture, and gastronomy. The walking format allows for close observation of the city’s streets and architecture over this half-day tour.

Highlights

Small-group walking tour lasting about three hours
Includes funicular ride within Lyon city
Visit Place des Terreaux for 30 minutes
Explore Vieux Lyon for one hour
Tour Colline de Fourviere for one hour
Discover hidden and major Lyon landmarks

What's included

Funicular ride within Lyon city

Itinerary

1

Place des Terreaux

The tour visits Place des Terreaux for about 30 minutes. The exact route and secrets of the area are kept undisclosed in advance to maintain the element of surprise.

30 min

2

Vieux Lyon

The group spends around one hour in Vieux Lyon. The details of the route and the hidden places visited are not revealed beforehand to keep the experience unexpected.

60 min

3

Colline de Fourviere

The tour includes about one hour on Colline de Fourviere. The specific path and secret spots remain a surprise to participants until the tour.

60 min

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the Bartholdi Fountain (a fountain with 4 horses) in Place des Terreaux (the square of the City Hall).

End point

The end point is at Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon), 10 minutes away (on foot) from the starting point.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–10 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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