Top 14 Private Tours in Lyon

1.Private Walking Tour of “Traboules” in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 866 reviews · 2h 30m · from $43Our pick

Private Lyon traboules walk in Vieux Lyon. Hidden corridors, silk trade and WWII stories. Small group, 150 min.

“Yannick was a wonderful guide. He really brought the history of Lyon alive. His knowledge, passion and sense of humour made it a tour we will never forget.”

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2.Private Pedicab Tour of Top Landmarks & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 168 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Private pedicab tour of Lyon in 2 hours, covering Place Bellecour, UNESCO Vieux Lyon traboules, silk stories, and Croix-Rousse street art.

“Vincent did a great job! The pedicab was a great way to get around. He really knew his history and made the entire experience a wonderful memory!”

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3.Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $54.44

Private guided walk through Lyon’s medieval streets and traboules, plus Fourvière views. Small-group feel, great value, 2 to 3 hours.

“Konstatin was so knowledgeable and friendly. His tour was wonderful. I would encourage anyone on their first visit to Lyon, to book his tour. You won’t regret it!”

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4.Lyon Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $58.05

Private English Lyon walking tour with a local guide, customized route, and practical food and transit tips around iconic neighborhoods.

“We had a wonderful guide in Jessica who was very flexible and covered all the bases that we wanted to see. She was also very informative on the historic structures we visited.”

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5.Old District Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 hours · from $217

2-hour private walk through Lyon’s UNESCO Old Town, with Saint-Jean Cathedral, traboules, Juiverie Street, and Hotel Gadagne.

“Pauline was a great guide with interesting surprises throughout the tour. We highly recommend the 3 hour tour.”

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6.Private custom tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $56

Private custom Lyon walking tour with a local guide, hotel pickup, and sightseeing or museum stops tailored to your interests.

“It was a great introduction to Lyon. its not cheap but well worth it. Joseph was excellent, informative and friendly!”

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7.Lyon Old Town Private Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $404.28

A private 3.5-hour Lyon Old Town food tour with charcuterie, cheeses, bouchon lunch, wine, and sweet stops like Voisin and Mokxa.

“Nathalie was a fabulous tour guide, sharing her great knowledge of the area, the rich history, the fabulous stories & of course the magnificent food!”

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8.Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $591.33

Private Beaujolais day trip from Lyon in a vintage Land Rover, tasting crus, historic stops, and lunch in the vines.

“We had an absolutely spectacular day sampling the crus of Beaujolais with our wonderful guide, Alex. We were in Lyon to visit family but wanted to spend one day winetasting and this trip ticked every box. We had an easy train ride from Lyon, Alex met us at the station and whisked us away in his lovely vintage land rover. He apologized several times for this English which was flawless and did a wonderful job translating and teaching us all about the region and why it is so special. The highlight was probably the beautiful picnic lunch among the vines. Overall the day was informative, very relaxing, perfectly paced and…”

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9.Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $153.26

Private French pastry class in Lyon with Chef Thierry, small group, classic tart and pastries, snacks plus juice, tea, and coffee included.

“We absolutely loved our cooking class! Everything was perfect - great atmosphere, the sweetest teacher (I put sugar in a pan and he made me feel like I won the olympics), just the right amount (or more) prosecco... If I ever come back to Lyon I'll take a class again! Thank you for this unique experience, great memory to cherish forever! ❤️”

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10.Lyon UNESCO: Private walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $162.92

2.5-hour private walk in Lyon: UNESCO cathedral, Guignol puppets, traboules, and Fourvière views. English guide, key tickets included.

“Our guide Didac was amazing. Extremely personable and knowledgeable and he tailored the tour to us as we went along. We had a really great time. He went above and beyond for us.”

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11.Gourmet Vegan Private Tour of Lyon 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78.44

Private 3-hour vegan tour in Lyon with 4 tastings, traboules at Cour des Voraces, and the Bartholdi fountain at Terreaux.

“We had an amazing experience with Lulu on this tour. Her warm and engaging personality made the day truly special. Lulu not only guided us to some fantastic vegan cafes, where the food was delicious, but also took us through lesser-known parts of Lyon, enriching our visit with her insightful commentary. She blended the local cuisine with advocacy, reflecting the cultural ethos of Lyon's vegan and spirited community. We highly recommend booking a tour with Lulu for anyone looking to explore Lyon from a unique and meaningful perspective.”

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12.Rhône Valley Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Lyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,201.46

Private Rhône Valley wine tasting from Lyon with hotel pickup, 3 wineries, Syrah and Viognier tastings, and lunch.

“Great time with Olivia, extremely knowledgeable and willing to share. Had a fantastic local lunch also.”

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13.Private Traboules Tour – Hidden Passages

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

Private 2-hour Lyon traboules tour through Croix Rousse, Presqu'île, and Vieux Lyon, with Canuts and Resistance stories.

“Simply amazing! Didac was so educated & passionate. We loved all the secrets & wonderful stories & architecture. Highly recommended! Merci Beaucoup 🙏”

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14.Private guided tour of Lyon – 3 to 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $252.29

Private 3-4 hour Lyon tour of Fourvière, Roman ruins, and Vieux Lyon traboules, with tickets included, English guide.

“We highly recommend this tour with Romain. We took the tour the day we arrived in Lyon to get an overview of the city so that we can explore on our own the next few days. Romain was extremely knowledgeable about the city as well as historical events which shaped the city and its culture. He was also a very nice guy! If we didn’t take this tour, I don’t think we would appreciate the city as much as we do now. We are now armed with a whole list of things to do and restaurants to go to. Thank you Romain!”

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