Vieux-Lyon (Lyon Old Town)

Vieux-Lyon (Lyon Old Town) tickets & tours

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Things to do in Vieux-Lyon (Lyon Old Town)

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Lyon’s Old Town, called Vieux-Lyon in French, is one of Europe’s largest Renaissance neighbourhoods. Vieux-Lyon is most famous for its narrow cobblestone streets, colourful historic buildings, and secret passageways known as traboules which are scattered throughout it. Visit this neighbourhood to get a real taste of old France.

Vieux-Lyon can be split into 3 districts: Saint-Jean, Saint-Paul and Saint-Georges. In particular, we recommend you walk around Rue Saint-Jean to see the medieval Saint-Jean Cathedral and explore the nearby restaurants, shops, and traboules.

Vieux-Lyon has been designed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. This historic part of town is located between Fourvière Hill and River Saône in central Lyon. Although some may appear underwhelming, the buildings in this area date back to the Renaissance era and tend to hide elaborate interiors and stunning courtyards.

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Private gourmet food tour in Lyon
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Private gourmet food tour in Lyon

Meet local food heroes and sample 17 different dishes to tantalize your taste buds and awaken your senses in Lyon

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Old Lyon audio tour on your smartphone
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Old Lyon audio tour on your smartphone

Explore the old town of Lyon with the Rewind app on your smartphone. Admire stunning Renaissance buildings and listen to commentaries recorded by professional guides.

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360 pedicab tour of Lyon with Guignol museum visit
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360 pedicab tour of Lyon with Guignol museum visit

Visit the Guignol museum and learn all about the iconic puppet while touring Lyon's best spots with your local expert guide.

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1 or 2-hour historical pedicab tour of Lyon
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1 or 2-hour historical pedicab tour of Lyon

See more in less time thanks to electric pedicabs, tour the Lyon's best spots with your local expert guide & get the best stories, historical facts, and anecdotes!

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Gourmet treasure hunt around Lyon pedicab tour
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Gourmet treasure hunt around Lyon pedicab tour

Go on a fun treasure hunt in Old Lyon, discover the city's most iconic delicacies, learn all about its history and get the best anecdotes.

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4-Hour Food Tour in Vieux Lyon
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4-Hour Food Tour in Vieux Lyon

Book your 4-hour walking tour in the district of Vieux Lyon, and discover all the good and delicious things this Gourmet city has to offer!

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3-Hour Food Tour in Vieux Lyon
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3-Hour Food Tour in Vieux Lyon

Visit historical district of Lyon Les Terreaux, meet passionate local food artisans and taste their delicious delicacies.

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en, fr 

Private guided walking tour of the Old Town of Lyon
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Private guided walking tour of the Old Town of Lyon

Book now your private guided walking tour of the Old Lyon district and discover the wonders, Traboules, and courtyards of the Renaissance period.

free cancellation
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Old Town Lyon WWII exploration game and tour
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Old Town Lyon WWII exploration game and tour

Go on a Lyon walking tour in Old Town where you will follow clues to discover WWII locations and local stories using your smartphone.

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Lyon capital of Silk pedicab tour
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Lyon capital of Silk pedicab tour

Learn all about the history of Lyon and its silk production while touring the Lyon's best spots with your local expert guide.

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Vieux-Lyon (Lyon Old Town)

Vieux-Lyon (Lyon Old Town)

Lyon

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undefined, 01 Sept 2024

“Musée intéressant. J'étais de base là pour accompagner mon compagnon qui était là pour voir Mark Williams. Et j'ai trouvé cela sympa. Beaucoup de films que je connaissais. Moins fan des miniatures car cela n'a jamais été dans mes intérêts.”

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undefined, 15 Aug 2024

“Musée très intéressant pour les amateurs d'effets spéciaux (hors 3D) au cinéma. La fin d'une époque.”

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undefined, 17 Jul 2024

“We vonden het museum goed en leuk om te doen, alleen was het soms veel te druk in de kleine ruimtes. Wel een aanrader.”

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undefined, 18 Jun 2024

“Très beau musée”

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