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FreeTwo Faces of Lyon – Croix-Rousse & Vieux Lyon Free TourDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkPilat Regional Natural ParkLyon (by car) · FreeFreeHighlights and Hidden Gems of LyonDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeHighlights of Vieux Lyon & Its Hidden PassagewaysDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeLyon Between Two Eras: Art, History, and SecretsDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeLyon City Highlights: See Lyon's top 10 sights, explore secret passages (traboules), and learn about Lyon's rich culinary history. Daily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeHIGHLIGHTS & SECRETS : History, Food & Traboules (hidden passages) ! Crowd-free & Culture-Focused Experience with a Local Artist ⭐Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeLyon Essentials : The Perfect Introduction ⭐ 10AM & 4PMDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeSTRET ART & Alternative Lyon with a local Artist - Rebels & MysteriesDaily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeStories, Sights & Secrets - from Croix Rousse to the City Centre with a native English-speaking guideDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeFreetour Croix Rousse: the bohemian hill of work.Daily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeLyon in Contrast: History and Peculiarities Explained Dynamically.Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeDiscover the Secrets of Lyon: Interactive City QuestDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalk▶ VideoWays to Explore Lyon, France Like A LocalAny time · From €2▶ VideoLyon e-bike tour guideAny time · 5 hrs · From €2Things to do in Lyon, FranceAny time · From €2

Tonight in Lyon

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Lyon

Going out

Bars, live music and nights out

Walking tours

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Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

Tours & day trips

Booked with the operator

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Lyon

Free this week

FreeLa Vogue des marronsThu 15 October · Boulevard et place de la Croix-RousseFreeMarché de la CréationSun 18 October, 8am · Quai Romain RollandFreeTwo Faces of Lyon – Croix-Rousse & Vieux Lyon Free TourDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeHighlights and Hidden Gems of LyonDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeHighlights of Vieux Lyon & Its Hidden PassagewaysDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeLyon Between Two Eras: Art, History, and SecretsDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeLyon City Highlights: See Lyon's top 10 sights, explore secret passages (traboules), and learn about Lyon's rich culinary history. Daily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeHIGHLIGHTS & SECRETS : History, Food & Traboules (hidden passages) ! Crowd-free & Culture-Focused Experience with a Local Artist ⭐Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeLyon Essentials : The Perfect Introduction ⭐ 10AM & 4PMDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeSTRET ART & Alternative Lyon with a local Artist - Rebels & MysteriesDaily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeStories, Sights & Secrets - from Croix Rousse to the City Centre with a native English-speaking guideDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeFreetour Croix Rousse: the bohemian hill of work.Daily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeLyon in Contrast: History and Peculiarities Explained Dynamically.Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeDiscover the Secrets of Lyon: Interactive City QuestDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeLyon painted walls trailabout 2.5 hrsFreeTraboules of Vieux-Lyon and the Croix-Rousseabout 1.5 hrs

Date night

Dinner, drinks and a show

Lyon: what's on, answered

What's on in Lyon this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 6 events listed in Lyon, including Seth Gueko, Nuit Frères Coen - Festival Lumière and Marché de la Création. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Lyon?

Yes: 12 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 2 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Lyon?

There are 3 tours and day trips to book, including Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées and Pérouges medieval city and 4 self-guided walking tours you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where should I eat in Lyon?

Local favourites include Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, Bouchon Palais Grillet, Brasserie Georges and Daniel & Denise, and for a drink, Le Sucre and Transbordeur.

Where can I go hiking near Lyon?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Lyon include Lyon painted walls trail, Traboules of Vieux-Lyon and the Croix-Rousse and ViaRhôna: Jons to Lyon.

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Lyon, booking partners and self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.