3 hours
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Overview
Pedal through 2,000 years of history on this 2.5-hour guided bike tour of Lyon's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Start at the Grand Hôtel-Dieu, a 12th-century hospital turned hotel, before catching sight of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière watching over the city from its hilltop.
Climb into La Croix-Rousse, the steep, silk-weaving district where traboules once let workers move fabric through the rain, then stop at a mural tracing two millennia of Lyon's history.
Freewheel down to Place des Terreaux and its Bartholdi Fountain, past the Palais de Justice on the Saône, and into the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, where a 14th-century clock still marks the hour.
Cross Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest pedestrian squares, before finishing at La Confluence, where the Rhône and Saône meet.
Ride a comfortable Dutch-style bike or upgrade to an e-bike, in a small group with a local guide who knows the city's history, food and stories better than any guidebook.
Operated by
Holland Bikes Lyon
Ratings & Reviews
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Lyon Bike Tour
joemarley30, Sept 2025
A wonderful bike tour. Frank was very knowledgeable and just fun to be with. Highly recommend this tour to get a good view of Lyon.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Hi Joe, You and Dee were an absolute pleasure to have on our tour. Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad that I got to show you Lyon the best way 🚲😉
Interesting and fun
C1181POtiffanyc, Aug 2025
A great way to experience Lyon and learn about the history including some quirky stories. Frank was an excellent guide and very good at explaining all the sites. Loved our morning on the E-bikes.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your review 😊It was a great time showing you around Lyon. Hopefully you will get a chance to visit our other locations 😉🚲
The bike tour to see Lyon A1+
Salterpoint, Jul 2025
Frank our guide was fantastic Friendly and knowledgeable Safety was a priority Great bikes If you want to see Lyon this is the tour to take 2.5 hours just the right time Thanks Frank Phil. & Mary
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Phil and Mary, Thank you for your kind words 😊 It was a pleasure to take you both around Lyon and show you some of it's hidden beauty. Until next time, Frank 🚲😁
Beautiful Lyon via bicycles
Patricia_C, Jun 2025
I can't say enough good things about Frank, the owner of Holland Bike Tours. It was pouring rain with thunder and lightning the day of our tour and we asked to reschedule the next day in the morning. He was more than accommodating! The next day was beautiful and our bike ride was awesome!! Michel thank you for a wonderful tour of Lyon on bicycles!!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Patricia, you and Jeanette were a pleasure to have in Lyon 😊. Thank you for your kind review and I hope the rest of your trip was amazing. I will pass on your experience to Michiel as well! 🚲😊🚲
Itinerary
Lyon
Meet your guide in our shop for your morning or afternoon bike tour. Select your classic or elecctric bike, appropriate for your skill and experience level.
15 minutesGrand Hotel Dieu
This impressive landmark was built in 1184 and served as a hospital for more than 800 years! Now a 5-star hotel and shopping center, these walls hold many stories of historical accounts and legends.
5 minutesLa Croix-Rousse
Admire the basilica watching over the city from its hilltop, an enduring symbol of Lyon's skyline.
5 minutesLa Croix-Rousse
La Croix-Rousse and its slopes are qualified as UNESCO heritage sites. La Croix-Rousse is the former working-class district of Lyon which housed the Canuts (or Lyon silk workers).
5 minutesFresque des Lyonnais
This fresque completed in 1995 represents 2000 years of history featuring 25 historical and 6 contemporary figures from Lyon. Some of the most notable depictions are the Lumiere Brothers, Antoine de St-Exupéry and the Little Prince, and Paul Bocuse.
5 minutesPlace des Terreaux
The most beautiful square in all of Lyon is home to the City Hall, Museum of Fine Arts, and the breathtaking Bartholdi Fountain. It serves as the perfect place to take photos, learn some interesting history and legends, and also take a pause and have a drink.
5 minutesCathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
The Palais de Justice and its passerelle are a pairing of two iconic landmarks to the city. From the passerelle visitors can see far and wide along the Soane river at the very heart of the city.
5 minutesCathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
Sitting in the heart of the old town, this cathedral is an impressive structure. Built over three centuries starting in 1175 it has a mix of Gothic and Romanesque styles and features a 16th century astronomical clock.
5 minutesPlace Bellecour
As the largest pedestrian square in Europe, Place Bellecour is surrounded by history, new and old. Here you can see the newly-renovated statue of King Louis the XIV, The Institute of Paul Bocuse, and a memorial to Antoine de St-Exupéry.
5 minutesLa Confluence
Finally, we’ll end our journey at La Confluence. The uniqueness of Lyon’s geography is demonstrated by the two waterways that the heart of the city is built between; at the confluence the two waters become one. This also gives a perfect view of the deconstructivist architecture of the area and the museum that sits there.
5 minutes
Experience
Inclusions
- Bike
- Guide
Exclusions
- Snacks
- Child seat (max 22kgs)
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum customer height for E-bike option: 165 cm
Guide Languages
English
French
Dutch
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.