Culture & History things to do in Lyon

We rank 153 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 98 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $5 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
153
In the 90+ Club
7
Available today
60
From
$5

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 Funicular98$333h5/5 (938)
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)93$52h4.9/5 (1,026)
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)93$52h4.9/5 (849)
Lyon Small-Group Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better92$453.5h4.9/5 (782)
Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine92$983.5h4.9/5 (733)
2h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide91$302h4.9/5 (308)
Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch90$894h4.9/5 (434)
Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better90$483.5h4.9/5 (437)
Afternoon Old Town Food tour87$753h4.8/5 (364)
Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley87$1194.3h4.9/5 (235)

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 98 out of 100 from 938 traveler reviews. Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English), Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English), Lyon Small-Group Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better follow close behind. We rank 153 culture & history experiences in Lyon in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Lyon cost?
Expect around $83 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English) from $5, 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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Last Minute 178Food & Drink 98Family Friendly 37Outdoors 32Nightlife 28Most Popular 15Most Highly Reviewed 11

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