Lyon Tuk Tuk Tour

This tuk-tuk tour takes you through the historic centre of Lyon, stopping in front of the most famous attractions and monuments. It is a private tour, for you and your group only, and includes an expert driver/guide. When booking, you can choose from three options: 1 hour, 2 hours or 3 hours.

You’ll travel in a bicycle-taxi-style tuk-tuk, also known as a rickshaw or pedicab. It is a three-wheeled vehicle powered by pedals. Passengers sit at the back and are sheltered by a canopy. The vehicle will wait for you at a central meeting point or, for the longer options, will collect you directly from your hotel. The route includes the following stops:

• Place Bellecour – Europe’s largest pedestrianised square. It features two statues: the first is dedicated to Louis XIV, the Sun King, whilst the second pays tribute to a famous writer from Lyon: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
• Théâtre des Célestins – One of the oldest theatres in France. It stands on a site that once housed a Templar garrison.
• Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral – Located in the heart of the old town, it is characterised by architecture that blends Romanesque and Gothic styles.
• Traboules – Covered passageways that run through buildings and courtyards. They played a key role during the silk weavers’ revolt in the 19th century.
• Place des Terreaux – Home to the Town Hall and the Museum of Fine Arts. Here you’ll find a fountain symbolising France and its four most important rivers. It is the work of Frédéric Bartholdi, the same sculptor who created the Statue of Liberty.
• Fresque des Lyonnais – The entire façade of the building was decorated with a gigantic mural depicting the city’s 30 most famous figures.
• Place des Jacobins – It is circular in shape and features a beautiful fountain in the centre. The square is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Thanks to the tuk-tuk’s screen, the tour can be taken at any stop. This tour is particularly suitable if you don’t fancy walking.