Attractions: Place Bellecour

The TouringBee audio guide is a mobile travel companion for exploring Lyon. Using the app on your smartphone, you will follow a mapped route through the Old Town and the Presqu'ile district, passing the city's major attractions while listening to an audio commentary. The tour is designed to let you see the highlights in a short span, and the narration shares local stories and legends as you move through each area. Once you have downloaded the tour, the app will work offline. The guide is best enjoyed through headphones, and you can listen at your own pace without keeping up with a tour group. Feel free to pause the audio to relax at a café or to visit a museum, then pick up the route and continue when you are ready.

This electric bike tour of Lyon is led by a friendly, knowledgeable local guide and follows a smooth, mostly cyclable route suitable for all levels. Along the way you will ride beside the Saône with views of Fourvière Hill, cross iconic squares such as Bellecour, and use the fully dedicated cycle paths along the Rhône. The route passes through Parc de la Tête d’Or, Lyon’s large central park, and goes by Terreaux Square and the famous Fresque des Lyonnais. As you move through the city, the electric bikes make it comfortable to cover a large part of Lyon while you learn about its history, culture and daily life. The pace is relaxed, so you can enjoy the scenery and ask your guide questions about the places you see. This tour combines city sights, green space and riverside views to give you a clear introduction to Lyon.

Lyon reveals itself to those who take the time to explore it. On this guided walking tour, you’ll be taken through the city’s historic heart to uncover its treasures — a mix of heritage, local anecdotes and the city’s art de vivre. The pace will let you appreciate both the sights and the stories that shaped them. Your walk begins on the banks of the Saône in Old Lyon, where the famous traboules — the secret passages typically found in Lyon — are tucked away. A guide, described as passionate and accessible, will introduce you to the city’s history through local tales and anecdotes, keeping the visit informative and lively. As you move on to the Peninsula, Lyon’s nerve centre, you’ll admire its grand squares, elegant facades and emblematic buildings, including the Place des Jacobins, the Inn-Dieu and the vast Place Bellecour. Along the way, you’ll gain a clearer sense of Lyon’s layout, atmosphere and cultural highlights.

This self-guided audio tour brings Lyon to your phone with 100 captivating audio stories. You will have a personal guide in your pocket that works directly from your browser, so there’s no app to download. The tour will let you start anytime and explore at your own pace, with pause and resume features. There are no groups or fixed schedules, making it suitable for solo travellers, couples or families. As you move through the city, you will hear vivid storytelling with soundscapes and voice narration that bring each location to life. Expect to encounter Lyon’s most iconic landmarks, including the ancient Fourvière, while weaving through the historic Vieux Lyon (Old Town) and the bustling Presqu'ile district. Along the way, the commentary will point out both top sights and lesser-known hidden gems, giving context and colour to what you see. The experience focuses on flexible, immersive listening that fits your own rhythm and interests.

This self-guided scavenger hunt lets you explore Lyon at your own pace. You can start anytime (24/7) with no guide or fixed schedule, and you may pause for a photo or a stroll through a traboule and resume whenever you’re ready — even the next day. The activity is suitable for couples, families and groups and can serve as an informal team-building experience. The Complete City package puts everything in one app. You’ll play an interactive game and solve puzzles that lead you to more than 10 major attractions and a number of hidden gems. Along the way you’ll learn the history and legends tied to each site and get insider tips on hand-picked local restaurants and shops. As you move through Lyon you’ll visit or pass notable places such as the Musée des Tissus, Place Bellecour, Pont Bonaparte, Saint George, Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the Temple du Change, the Fresque des Lyonnais, the Hôtel de Ville, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Église Saint-Nizier de Lyon.

Lyon sits where the Rhone and Saone meet, and you will explore a city shaped by 2,000 years of history, from Roman origins to Renaissance splendour. As a UNESCO city, it mixes grand architecture with local character. Along the way you will encounter medieval Vieux Lyon with its cobbled streets and the Fourvière Basilica, which offers panoramic views over the city. You will see the famous trompe-l’œil murals and the Bartholdi Fountain, crafted by the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty. The elegant Presquile district contrasts with the modern Confluence area, giving a sense of Lyon’s varied urban style. You will also learn about Lyon’s proud WWII legacy as the Capital of the Resistance, which lives on in dedicated museums, and you will sense why the December Fête des Lumières transforms the city with spectacular light installations. As France’s gastronomic capital, Lyon will appeal to culinary enthusiasts and you will notice its renowned opera house and strategic position between Paris and the Riviera. Together these elements show an authentic French city experience without the crowds of the capital.

Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour lets you explore Lyon at your own pace using audio and text in seven languages, delivered straight to your phone with no app required — just press play and follow along. You’ll start at the majestic Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral and uncover the secrets of its astronomical clock. As you move through the city, you’ll admire the grand Cour d'Appel de Lyon and learn how justice helped shape the area, then continue to Place des Célestins and its historic theatre with hidden stories. Along the way you’ll stroll down Rue de la République, a 19th-century boulevard that became a shopping hub, and pass the Hôtel-Dieu, once a hospital and now a cultural landmark on the banks of the Rhône. The route brings you to Place Bellecour, one of Europe’s largest squares, where the story behind Louis XIV’s statue is explained, and finishes at the statue of Saint‑Exupéry and the Little Prince, commemorating Lyon’s famous aviator and writer. With seven stops and riddles to solve, the tour is suitable for travellers, families and history lovers who enjoy a mix of discovery, challenge and fun.

In Lyon, food is central to daily life, and you will see why the city has been called the world capital of gastronomy since 1935. The experience will introduce you to Lyon’s culinary story, from the influential Mères Lyonnaises who shaped the local cooking, to later figures such as Paul Bocuse. Along the way you’ll learn how those traditions developed and how many recipes have stayed true to their humble origins. You’ll be guided through a gastronomic journey that blends history with tasting opportunities. Expect to encounter classic Lyonnaise dishes and to experience French food and wine that reflect the city’s identity. Many of the recipes you’ll come across remain unchanged, so you’ll have the opportunity to taste the culture and history that turned Lyon into a culinary hub. Throughout, the focus will be on the people and traditions that make eating and drinking in Lyon more than a pastime—it's a way of life.

This ebike tour offers a different way to see Lyon, taking you through the city from north to south. You will glide between neighbourhoods on an electric bike, covering more ground than on foot while still enjoying the street-level feel of the city. A passionate local guide will accompany you and help ensure you don’t miss Lyon’s must-see places. Along the way, you’ll pass through key parts of the city and get a coherent sense of its layout and highlights as you move between them. The ride balances easy pedalling with plenty of stops so you can take in the sights and atmosphere.

You will explore what is described as the most sensual vineyard in France, located to the north of Lyon. The area is a pleasant, hilly wine region where slopes and soil combine to give the landscape a distinct character. As you move through the vines, the setting and terrain are part of the experience. Along the way you’ll discover how this part of France produces wines that are light, fruity and gourmet, yet still show personality. You’ll learn about the regional style and the elements that shape those flavours, and come away with a clearer sense of what makes these wines distinctive. The focus is on enjoying the atmosphere of the vineyards and understanding the wine they produce.

You will meet your guide at the tourism office on Place Bellecour in central Lyon and get aboard a minivan for a day exploring the world of Côtes du Rhône. The tour takes you into the northern part of the Rhône valley, a region known for exceptional wines, several of which are classed among the finest in France. Along the way you will see rolling vine-covered landscapes that characterise this area. On this intimate tour you will have the chance to meet winemakers and share a few words about terroir. Tastings will introduce you to some of the best wines of the region, and your guide will provide context about the vineyards and production as you move through the valley. Please note the exact itinerary may change according to winemakers’ availabilities.

This experience combines an electric bike tour, a local food tasting with a glass of wine, and a guided walk through Vieux Lyon, giving you a varied way to explore the city. On the bike you’ll cover a large part of Lyon with ease, passing rivers, parks, squares and iconic viewpoints while a passionate local guide points out highlights and context along the route. The tour runs as a small-group experience, so the pace will feel personal and sociable. After the ride you'll enjoy a convivial tasting of regional products paired with a glass of wine to sample Lyon’s culinary traditions. The experience then continues on foot in UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon, an area accessible only on foot. As you move through cobblestone streets and hidden traboules, your guide will share stories and insights about the district’s Renaissance architecture and local history, helping you understand the city’s heritage as well as its flavours.

You'll pedal through 2,000 years of history in Lyon's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on a guided bike route that connects the city's key sights. You will begin at the Grand Hôtel-Dieu, a 12th-century hospital now turned hotel, and catch sight of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière perched on its hill. Along the way you'll climb into La Croix-Rousse, the steep silk-weaving district where traboules once let workers move fabric through the rain, and pause at a mural that traces two millennia of Lyon's past. You will freewheel down to Place des Terreaux to see the Bartholdi Fountain, ride past the Palais de Justice on the Saône and enter the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, whose 14th-century clock still marks the hour. The route crosses Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest pedestrian squares, and finishes at La Confluence where the Rhône and Saône meet. You will ride a comfortable Dutch-style bike or choose an e-bike upgrade, in a small group led by a local guide who will share the city's history, food and stories as you move through each neighbourhood.

This immersive audio tour will let you explore Lyon at your own pace. You will wander through centuries of history while a carefully researched narrative reveals aspects of the city’s past beyond the typical tourist tales. Along the way you may linger at sights that interest you, skip those that don’t and pause for a café moment whenever you like, giving you real flexibility compared with a fixed group schedule. The narration features a warm, engaging voice that will bring Lyon’s rich tapestry to life with vivid storytelling. As you move through different quarters, the commentary will help you notice details and atmosphere you might otherwise miss, creating a more personal, intimate experience than being one of many on a traditional guided tour. Overall, the tour will allow you to immerse yourself in the character and history of one of France’s most enchanting cities.

This experience takes you through the city of Lyon by bike, with the choice of a regular bicycle or an electric bike for more comfort. You’ll travel from the northern to the southern parts of the city and follow a route that highlights Lyon’s varied streets and open spaces. Along the way you’ll discover the city’s main squares, ride beside both of Lyon’s rivers, and enter Parc de la Tête d’Or to explore its paths and green areas. As you move through different neighbourhoods, you’ll get a broad sense of Lyon’s layout and character while enjoying an easy, active way to see the sights.