Culture & History things to do in Lyon

We rank 290 culture and history things to do in Lyon, France. The highest scoring is Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $6 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
290
In the 90+ Club
5
Available today
60
From
$6

Culture & History in Lyon compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Lyon by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular96$373h5/5 (961)
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)93$62h4.9/5 (869)
Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine93$993.5h4.9/5 (819)
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)93$62h4.9/5 (1,048)
Lyon Small-Group Food Tour with Wine & Full Meal by Do Eat Better92$963.5h4.9/5 (824)
Lyon Sunset Food Tour & Wine -Taste of France by Do Eat Better90$983.5h4.9/5 (474)
Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch88$1024h4.9/5 (443)
2h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide88$402h4.9/5 (315)
Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley87$1364.3h4.9/5 (246)
1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon86$341h4.9/5 (243)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Lyon

Culture & History in Lyon: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Lyon?
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 961 traveler reviews. Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English), Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine, Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English) follow close behind. We rank 290 culture & history experiences in Lyon in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Lyon cost?
Expect around $122 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English) from $6, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Lyon for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Lyon currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Lyon?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Lyon, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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