France · City Tours

Lyon city of Guignol

2 Hours Round trip from Lyon Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride through Lyon by electric pedicab with a local guide
02 Discover Vieux Lyon, the city’s Renaissance district
03 Visit the small Guignol museum and learn its history
04 See traboules, Italian courtyards, and Saint-Jean Cathedral
05 Explore Presqu'île between Lyon’s two rivers
06 Pass key city landmarks including Place des Terreaux and Place Bellecour
07 Family-friendly experience with space for up to 2 adults and 1 child per pedicab

See Lyon from a different perspective on this family-friendly guided pedicab tour through the city’s historic heart. With a local guide leading the way, discover the story of Guignol, Lyon’s beloved puppet character, as you travel between the landmarks and lively streets of Vieux Lyon and Presqu'île.

Explore the Renaissance charm of Vieux Lyon, including its traboules, Italian courtyards, and Saint-Jean Cathedral, then visit the small Guignol museum to learn more about the craft, history, and traditions behind one of the city’s best-known symbols. Continue through Presqu'île to admire some of Lyon’s main squares and major sights, with panoramic views of the hills along the way.

This 2-hour experience blends heritage, anecdotes, and fun for all the family. A 10% discount on items in the Petit musée Guignol shop is included during the visit.

See Lyon from a different perspective on this family-friendly guided pedicab tour through the city’s historic heart.

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What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Lyon

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

"Vieux Lyon"

Discover "Vieux Lyon", which is the largest Renaissance district of the city. Explore mysterious alleyways used to transport silk (Traboules) and visit the former homes of wealthy Italian traders and the "Small museum of Guignol"

Incourtunable places: - Saint-Jean cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Lyon - Traboules - La Tour Rose - Italian Courtyards

"Presqu'île"

Between the two rivers, visit the area of "Presqu'île" and the mains squares of Lyon, which is at the heart of the city.

Incourtunable places: - The City Hall - The Lyon Fresco - Lyon National Opera - Celestine Theater - Place des Terreaux and Bellecour

The route