DiscoverEase ToursRiverside heritage, hidden passageways and French gastronomy
DiscoverLyon.
Explore Lyon through Renaissance Vieux Lyon, hilltop views, silk-weaving history, covered traboules and one of France’s most influential food cultures.
Find your experience
Top Lyon tours and activities
Compare 11 selected ways to experience Lyon, with live availability, operator details and secure booking.
Booking information: Experiences in this section are provided by GetYourGuide and its listed activity operators. DiscoverEase Tours may receive a commission when you book through these links, at no additional cost to you. The operator, inclusions and cancellation terms are shown on each activity page.
Choose your Lyon
Four ways into the destination
Choose the side of Lyon that fits your interests, then use the live experiences above to compare the details.
Explore hidden passages and merchant houses with context about how the old city worked.
Climb through Lyon’s earliest history to a panorama across the modern city.
Trace the lives and labour that made Lyon a global centre of silk production.
Taste the city through traditional kitchens and the produce of the surrounding region.
Look beyond the icons
Lyon connects architecture and appetite exceptionally well.
Roman foundations, merchant wealth, silk workshops and neighbourhood kitchens unfold between the Rhône and Saône.
Know before you go
Plan your Lyon experience
When to visit
April to June and September to October are mild and comfortable.
Getting around
Metro, trams and funiculars connect the centre, hills and major districts efficiently.
What to book
Reserve specialist food walks and popular bouchons, particularly on weekends.
What to combine
Pair Vieux Lyon with Fourvière and keep Croix-Rousse as a separate neighbourhood route.
Helpful answers
Lyon tour FAQs
Useful information for comparing and booking the experiences displayed on this page.
Are these tours operated by DiscoverEase Tours?
No. The Lyon experiences displayed through the GetYourGuide widget are offered by the operators named on their activity pages. DiscoverEase Tours helps you discover them and may receive a commission from qualifying bookings.
Where is my booking completed?
Selecting an activity takes you to GetYourGuide, where you can review live availability, prices, inclusions, operator details and cancellation conditions before payment.
Which experience is best for a first visit?
A small-group highlights or history tour is a useful introduction. Add a food, nature or evening experience according to your interests.
Is hotel pickup included?
Pickup varies by activity. Check the individual listing for the exact meeting point, pickup area and arrival time before booking.
How far ahead should I book?
Book signature attractions and limited-capacity tours early during weekends, holidays and the destination’s busiest travel periods.
Make the day memorable