Free tour

Two Faces of Lyon – Croix-Rousse & Vieux Lyon Free Tour

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Lyon

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English, Spanish and French

Guru: Jonathan / Julia / JD

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Registered on 8 March 2018

Hi there, we are the LyonExplorer team! A group of 3 guides living in Lyon who can’t wait to show you our beautiful city. Some of us are pure Lyonnais products who’ve been living here for more than 30 years, others fell in love with the capital of Gaules (as you hopefully will) and moved here. We have been feeding ourselves with local specialties such as rosettes, Lyonnais cushions, quenelles, and other pink pralines in our magnificent city for years. Having always been passionate about Lyon and its wonderful History, the idea of introducing Lyon to tourists and locals came to us naturally. Now we are all Happy Gone (people from Lyon)! Come and hang out by our side and walk our streets talking about history, street art, and food, after all, we are the culinary capital of the world! So, no doubt you’ll fall in love with this city and, bonus, you’ll learn a few expressions of our Lyonnais language!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

✨ We've designed a single 2h tour that brings together Lyon's two most iconic historic districts — Vieux Lyon and Croix-Rousse — in one immersive experience. By the end, you'll have a deeper understanding of the city’s identity and plenty of personalized tips to keep exploring.

It’s the perfect tour if you’re only in Lyon for a few days and want to experience the very best of the city in one go.

🥖 Discover Lyon with Real Locals – History, Food & Hidden Corners
We’re the LyonExplorer team – a small group of locals who truly love this city. Some of us were born here, others moved here after falling in love with Lyon (and yes, the food played a big part!). We’re not actors or scripted performers – just passionate guides who enjoy meeting new people and sharing what makes Lyon special: its stories, hidden corners, favorite places to eat, and the little details you won’t find in guidebooks. Think of it more like a walk with a local friend than a traditional tour.

🗺️ What to Expect:
In about 2h, we’ll take you through some of the most iconic and surprising parts of the city:

Walk through the secret traboules of Vieux Lyon
Stroll up to Croix-Rousse for great views and a cool artistic vibe
Hear stories about Lyon’s silk weavers, Roman origins, and quirky legends
Spot colorful street art and peaceful courtyards you might miss on your own
Get our local tips for restaurants, wine bars, and hidden gems
And pick up a few fun Lyonnais expressions along the way

📍 Practical Info:

⏰ Duration: around 2h
🌐 Languages: English, French, Spanish
📌 Meeting point: Place des Terreaux, in front of the Bartholdi fountain
👟 Easy pace, relaxed vibe

✅ Book now – and tip whatever you feel the tour is worth.
It’s free to join. You decide the value at the end.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Fontaine Bartholdi

In the middle of the terreaux with my yellow T-Shirt on me, on my backpack or on a wire hanger

Outside visit

Place des Terreaux

Outside visit

Montée de la Grande-Côte

Outside visit

Jardin des Plantes

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.