Lyon Explorer
Free Walking Tours and Private Guides

– Want to discover Lyon and learn more about its mysterious traboules, its history, and its culture?

During our Free Walking tour, we’ll take you through some of the most iconic and surprising parts of the city during a 2 hour 15 minutes tour.
You can give whatever you want to the independent guide at the end of the free tour.
There’s no pressure, and you’re guaranteed to have a great time!

BOOK YOUR FREE TOUR !

– Looking for a more exclusive tour of Lyon?

Escape the crowds & discover Lyon’s hidden treasures!
Our private tours offer an intimate experience, led by passionate local guides.
Let us weave a tale of history, art, and gastronomy.

BROWSE ALL TOURS !
Jean-David - Lyon Explorer Free walking tour and private guides

Choose how you want to explore Lyon with LYON EXPLORER

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MaineTraveler101
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Free Walking Tour with Lyon Explorer We really enjoyed our tour. We got to see traboules we would not have found on our own, Roman ruins and many interesting spots in Lyon. Our guide was interesting and informative about the history of the region. Of course, it is not really free, but well worth a good tip.
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Ronit Konorty Levy
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Great tour We had a wonderful tour with JD, he is a great guide, we highly recommend
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Gill R
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Fantastic walking tour around Lyon Fantastic walking tour with Marius around Lyon. Took us to many hidden gems & we really enjoyed his narrative. Would thoroughly recommend!
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Shaena
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Tour of Lyon 5 - wonderful guide and tour. Very informative on history and architecture
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hutchie09
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Learning and Laughs in Lyon! Well, JD ( Jean David) you did it! You cemented Lyon as a city we must return too! We completed a walking tour of Lyon with JD and it was a brilliant couple of hours of history, great sights, fun and with some quirky facts thrown in. There is so much to enjoy about this city and JD brought this to life through his enthusiastic tour that had us laughing and learning along the way. A great way to spend some quality time in Lyon and highly recommended.
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John L
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Excellent walking tour Excellent walking tour with JD today. Learnt a lot in a really enjoyable and entertaining way. Would definitely recommend.
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Anders C
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Best freetour ever ! I had an amazing time with Jonathan from LyonExplorer! He was a fantastic guide — super knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the city. I learned so many interesting things about Lyon that I would have never discovered on my own. On top of that, the whole tour was really enjoyable and fun. I truly had a great moment and would highly recommend it!
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An absolute Lyon must! The tour was wonderful. We saw a significant part of the town, discovered its history & traditions, and spend the time in a wonderful company! The guide is super knowledgeable and energetic. An absolute must!
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Marion G
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Make it absolutely necessary It was pleasant and also fun and very international. The guide was very competent and responded to all questions
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Lee J
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Fun and informative The Free Walku Tour with Hugo as our guide was won. The Tour showed me all the sites for Lyon Street art that I wanted to visit... my bucket list was achieved. Hugo was an entertaining and informative guide who delivered the history and information in a fun and easy way to understand. I would recommend this tour.
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– Our response:

Our success comes from our philosophy.

From the free walking tours to the thematic private tours, we always adapt as best as possible our tours to our public in order to create the best experience possible!

We will bring you through the heart of the city of Lyon, and you will learn about the two thousand years of history that has taken place in this dynamic city.

We’ll give you advice on the best things to do and to see in Lyon.

And our job is particularly easy in Lyon because, according to us, it’s the most beautiful city in France !

Roman history, gastronomy, murals, workers revolts of the canuts. The “Capital des Gaules” is a must see in France, full of secrets, hidden places and unknown history. So take time to enjoy and visit Lyon with us !

Since always, LyonExplorer put all its efforts in giving you the best, but if you still have doubts, take a look at the comments on TripAdvisor and Google.

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FAQ

– Is booking mandatory to participate in a free walking tour?

Yes, it is. In order to give you the best experience, we limit the size of the group. Especially in winter, if nobody booked, the tour won’t happened, so it’s really important to book. But if you forgot to book, don’t hesitate to come anyway, we never know!

– Are tours family friendly?

Our tours are family friendly. Nonetheless, if you have a stroller, you have to be aware that we’ll be climbing some steps. So, be prepared for it!

– In which languages are you offering your freetour?

Our tours are in French, English and Spanish.