My husband found this free tour guide when we stayed in Lyon. We went on a rainy and cold day, but the guide Paul did a great job with preparing an interesting tour for the group that lasted about 2 hours. I was cold and wet but he did a good job of telling us a good mixed of stories as we walked from one point of interest to another. He also added some light humor here and there which was perfect for the tour. He definitely shared a lot of interesting history of the town and gave good recommendations on where to eat and other places to go while in Lyon. I wish there are more free tour s like this in other cities!!! Since he doesn't charge for the tour, please leave him a generous tip since that's how he earns his living. Just think how much you would normally pay to hire a tour guide (prob 50 euros or more).

Very informative and interesting tour. He took us all around and even in hidden ally’s between the big doorways. Didn’t realize how many influential people have come from the beautiful city of Lyon. Unfortunately, we missed the first part of the walk because his google calendar invite sends you to a different address, which he does tell you in an email, but we didn’t read through it enough, since we just quickly booked the day before. Funny enough we weren’t the only ones though and we ended up making friends and while trying to find the group. He also sends a very informative and detailed guide to reference after reading tour! Well worth the money and time be sure to join.

I ended up doing two different 2+ hour tours with Paul, since I enjoyed the Vieux Lyon overview so much... Croix Rousse was just as good, that is, the 2 hours seem so short, we always walk a little bit, then stop in interesting spots, get a bit of history of the city, or hint at the geography of the region, or anecdotes, or advice on what to do or where to eat etc... Without being pedantic or boring (it's probably not for people who already know a lot about Lyon and French culture/history). In 2 hours we see a fair bit and want to explore more! Paul is a very nice guy who is so enthusiastic about his experience of the local culture. Really recommended!!

Paul hosted a wonderful walking tour of Vieux Lyon, pairing historical accounting with humorous asides. I appreciated the balance in his commentary - which provided just enough information for us to leave feeling more informed but not so much that we risked being overwhelmed. Paul also thoughtfully encouraged us to revisit parts of the old town later in the day, very aware that his tour is not the be all and end all of discovering Vieux Lyon. Finally, his thoughtful engagement of different members of our group was noted and appreciated. Well worth joining Paul for a tour!

Paul is such a good guy! He is really kind and knows a lot about the french lifestyle and culture. The informations he shared with us about the history of lyon had been great. I've enjoyed specially the hidden pathes. We even went to a restaurant he recommended before in an email. So that's great. If you admit to a walking tour you'll get great information upfront per email! Plus we were late to the walking tour and he made sure we could follow along his path. Thank you so much for your admire to educate people about lyon! Merci ou Au Revoir Paul ☀️

Paul is one in a kind. Passionate about is job, very knowledgeable about lyon and entusiast about sharing is passion and culture with people from all around the world. The two tours I've taken were equally great and, although I had already spent some time in lyon, both made me discover new things and hidden corners I could have never found on my own. Finally, his website is literally a free tresor of information and recommendations.Definitively a must for whoever wants to visit lyon

Paul is a fantastic guide, and we took both his Vieux Lyon and City Tour Lyon. Both tours covered different areas with different information. We learned so much about the city quickly, about bouchons, traboules, the silk trade history, the Roman ruins, churches, etc. Paul is very knowledgeable and passionate about Lyon and giving of information. He speaks multiple languages and is very personable. We would have taken a third tour with him if available. Highly recommended!!

I highly recommend this tour. The tour guide is knowledgeable and takes visitors to a lot of interesting spots you may not find on your own, including the traboules (public passage ways through buildings). Really appreciated his excellent recommendations. This tour works on tips - and for 2 hours of learning about Lyon it’s well worth 10 euro a person. That’s what we tipped and we saw others tipping the same. You’re free to tip less or more - whatever you want!

I really enjoyed the your of Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon). It was really interesting and informative, and I learned a lot. Paul was funny and entertaining, and he gave us excellent tips for other things to do in Lyon, places to eat, etc. We even asked if there was a bouchon (traditional restaurant) with a vegetarian option, which is probably a hard ask, and the place Paul recommended was excellent. I recommend doing Paul’s tours at the beginning of your stay in Lyon!

The tour was very good! Paul is very outgoing and gave us a lot of interesting information about the city and also very good tips about restaurants and places to visit. He also showed us the "secret" passages around the city. Definetely recommend it if you want to learn a bit about the city and have more information to enjoy even more your stay in the beautiful Lyon. Thank you again Paul, I will for sure book the other tours once I come back to Lyon :)

Whenever we visit a new city, we try to do a free tours walk so that we can get a nice guided tour. Paul's tour was one of the best that we've ever been on. He gave good tips and information (e.g., about the passage ways, shops, graffiti, the public transportation) that made us appreciate Lyon more when we later explored it by ourselves. He spoke clearly and didn't hurry us along. It's well-paced and you see a lot in the time. I highly recommend it.

This was my first free walking tour experience and definitely a unique experience that I will remember always. We wouldn’t learn this much info about Lyon & see this much little details around Vieux Lyon that only locals would know (and in such a short time!) if we wouldn’t came across to Paul. Note to mention we had great recommendations for catching quality bouchons which can be very challenging in short time as a traveler:) Much appreciated Paul

Paul's Free Tour Lyon tours are the best. He is the most knowledgeable tour guide and will tell you everything and more about an amazing and fascinating city. I did both his walking tours and they were 100X better than any other walking tour I did here, especially the overprices paid ones! The whole rest of the trip I was spouting Paul's facts and tidbits about the city. Such a great way to get acquainted with the city. Highly recommend!!!

If I had to sum it up in a nutshell, Paul's tour is the gold standard. From Lyon historical anecdotes to the local secrets, he wove a tapestry of captivating stories that brought every landmark to life. Paul's passion for the city was contagious, and his effortlessly blended humor with information. It wasn't just a tour; it was a journey through time and culture, leaving me both enlightened and thoroughly entertained. Merci beaucoup, Paul.

Die Stadttour mit Paul ging ca. 2h, darin haben wir vieles über die Stadt erfahren, zum Beispiel die Geheimgänge und wie wir diese Erkennen können. Geschichtliches zu der Stadt, aktuelles zu der Stadt, kulinarisches von der Stadt. Tipps zu Restaurants und Sehenswürdigkeiten waren auch dabei. Er hatte auch Bilder dabei um es anschaulicher zu gestalten. Wir haben ihn sehr gut verstanden (Englisch) und hatten sehr viel Spaß auf der Tour.

Paul provides a wonderful assortment of information, history and amusing facts about Lyon. We walked Vieux Lyon with Paul getting such insight into the area and region such that after the tour we had to go back and explore as he recommended. It was our first visit to this city and his tour helped us to quickly fall in love with Lyon. Don’t pass up this excellent tour. It is among the most interesting two hours you will spend in Lyon.

Paul was an excellent guide. He was perfectly prepared and his utterance was well articulated. We've got to know information and stories about Lyon which we would have no time to search for or we couldn't even find. The length (~2 hours) is just perfect for this kind of activity. Even though the weather was freezing cold, it was very well worth participating in the tour. I can only recommend it to everybody who goes to Lyon.

Made the most of 2 days in Lyon by taking Paul's Saturday and Sunday tours, covering different parts of the city. Excellent decision - the tours enriched my experience and understanding of the history and culture of the place in a short space of time. Absorbing! Very impressed, also, with the information and tips Paul provides on and after booking, as well as during the tours. Brought Lyon to life for me. Thank you.

Paul is a gifted storyteller. As you walk around Lyon, Paul tells stories about the culture, history, people and food of Lyon. I actually went on both tours- and each is unique. On both tours, Paul takes you through several traboules (underground passage ways). I give Paul’s walking tours 3 Michelin stars (the highest award), i.e., it’s worth a special trip to Lyon to take a walking tour with Paul. Thank you Paul!

We went on the free city tour with Paul and had a great time. Paul was very knowledgeable about the city, but able to share the history in a way that kept everything interesting. He pointed us in the right direction for the rest of our stay, would definitely recommend taking a tour with him. Please note that this wasn’t the tour meeting location though! So double check your confirmation email.

Great experience, really made me fall in love with Lyon, Paul gave great practical information which then informed the rest of our stay - the boats on the Rhone for afternoon drinks was a winner! Paul was a very natural story teller with the insight of a local with the appreciation/observations of an outsider. If we had had time we would have done both tours but we were on a tight itinerary.

We did the Sunday tour recently and enjoyed it very much. Paul was full of interesting information and stories and we learned a lot. He also provided restaurant recommendations. Most impressed with how he managed a group of at least 30, it did not feel too big at all, he kept things moving at a very good pace. It was a beautiful walk and a very good use of our time! Thank you Paul!

Paul is so very generous with his knowledge and his time. The tour was wonderful, taking through the history of Lyon and it’s people, from Roman times, to the heights of the silk industry and the industrial revolution, to WWII through to the present day. Paul’s English is flawless and he has a good sense of humour to keep the topics lively and interesting. Highly recommended.

I went on two different walking tours in September: Free Tour of Vieux Lyon and Free City Tour Lyon. The guide is very entertaining, speaks a very good english (he is Dutch) and knows the city very well. He shared a lot of quality content about the city and even gave plenty of hints about what to visit, where to eat, where to get coffee etc. Totally recommend it.

Paul was amazing. We learned so much about the City during our 2 hrs with him. We appreciate that he moved to Lyon after having lived in other countries. He showed us many secret passages and pointed out signs and interesting facts that we wouldn’t have otherwise noticed. He provided enough historical context to keep the conversation engaging. Highly recommended!

Paul was a fantastic tour guide today! We have done 10+ free tours in Europe so far and he was by far our best guide. Really informative and even brought his own pictures to show important parts of history. He showed us many places we absolutely wouldn’t have found ourselves and really personalised the tour for our group. Thanks so much Paul, I wish you the best!

Great tour: it covers a lot of history of Lyon, as well as recommendations on what to do and eat. The part we liked the most is that unlike most free tours, Paul didn’t waste any time on any fillers taking group pictures or reminding us how much we need to tip, which we appreciated because we really got 3 full hours worth of this excellent tour. Highly recommend!

Paul is a great tour guide, has great enthusiasm, knowledge and stories and the fun stops make the 2 hours go by very quickly. We covered more in 2 hours than I'd discovered in one week, yet despite the heat it wasn't tiring at all. I highly recommend you try his tours when you're in Lyon. The tours are free and you give him a tip of your choice at the end.

great tour - punctual and organized. We did the old town tour and Paul pointed out so many things we would have missed out on. He even recommended some bakeries and restaurants. He recommended the Brioche Praline which we had seen the day prior, but on his recommendation we tried it and I am so happy we did. It was one of the best sweets I have ever had!

I’ve been to many walking tours in various cities around the world, and this is definitely one of the BEST, highest quality tours! The guide tells a really fascinating story of the city, no “boring facts”, but super interesting facts about the city and history! (Did you know that the word “arena” actually meant “sand” in Latin?!) Highly recommended.

This is an excellent one-man business led by charming Dutchman Paul who showed me around my beloved Erasmus exchange destination in Lyon. He is excellent at answering also quite difficult questions and really knows a lot about Lyon. I very much appreciated the restaurant recommendations he gave us and can highly recommend his tour to visit the city!

Excellent walking tour of Lyon! Paul is a nice guy with heaps of fun facts and a great sense of humour. He brought the streets of Lyon alive for us in a holistic way with his understanding of history, sociology, engineering and politics. With some yummy food and drink options recommended too. We took both his tours and enjoyed them thoroughly.

Taking a walking tour of Lyon from Paul is the BEST thing to do while in Lyon. So informative and it enhanced our experience of the city 10 fold. I would never have seen so many unique corners of the city or known its history. He has great suggestions of restaurants including where NOT to eat which is just as helpful. Thanks Paul!

Paul's tour of Vieux Lyon was excellent. He clearly knows the history of Lyon and over the course of our tour told us many interesting stories of buildings, passageways and people. He is articulate and witty. We were very glad that we followed his suggestion to visit the art museum and the cinema exhibit during our stay in Lyon.

Paul is a fantastic guide with a wry sense of humour balanced by in depth knowledge of the city he obviously loves. He is patient and good humored controlling a group of nearly 40 with a strong voice and clear guidance. Good source of local knowledge too for restaurants and shops. Book a tour, you won't be disappointed!

Highly recommend doing this tour as your first stop in Lyon! Paul is very knowledgeable in regards to the local culture and history, and provides you with plenty of great insider tips which can enhance your stay. We did the Vieux Lyon tour, and we plan on doing Paul's other free walking tour during our next visit. Thank you!!

I passed a great time with Paul in this guided walking tour. Anyone can see his is very passionated with the history of the city and it is impossible to not fall in love with Lyon after the tour. He passed very interesting and usefull informations and also tips of places to eat and visit. I definitely recommend this tour.

Walking tour with Paul was really great - we enjoyed it, learned a lot and we very much appreciate his dedication and knowledge on the diverse topics he was speaking about. He is also just nice person. One of the best free walking tours we ever participated in (and we did a lot of them in different cities around Europe).

Great walking tour. We did Vieux Lyon tour which didn't involve too much distance, this was good as it was during a heatwave. Paul managed to keep us in the shade for most of the walk while providing some interesting insights. His website is also very useful for recomendations, we used many of these. Thank you Paul!

Paul was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide who showed us a variety of neighborhoods within Lyon. We learned so much about the history and food of the city, including the secret passageway traboules. Our group had an awesome time and loved his tour and recommendations for what to do in the city!

Paul was an amazing guide! His historical perspective helped us learn more about Lyon than we could on our own. We liked his first tour so much, we signed up for a second which covered a different part of the city. Would highly recommend both!!! We appreciated his tips on restaurants and what to do.

Die Tour mit Paul war sehr gut und informativ, er kennt sich sehr gut aus und kann sein Wissen gut vermitteln! Sein Englisch ist hervorragend und er geht auf individuelle Fragen ein! Wir haben die Altstadt Tour gemacht und werden demnächst auch seine andere Tour buchen! Auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen!

We thoroughly enjoyed our free walking with Paul. We opted for the Vieux Lyon tour and it was a good introduction to the old town covering the cathedral, several of the passageways, local restaurants and other sites of interest. It was a flat easy walk and included lots of history on the area.

I chose to do both of Paul's tours and I can't recommend them enough, each one was different with minimal overlap. Paul delivers the History of Lyon through stories and humour. Very engaging and time passes quickly. Plus, his knowledge of where to eat and get good coffee is exceptional..

Paul offers an exceptional free tour of Lyon. He is clearly passionate about the history of Lyon and it really shows with his depth of knowledge and enthusiasm. My Wife and I were so impressed with his tour of old Lyon, coming back for his city tour was an easy decision. Thanks, Paul!

Paul is a fantastic guide. He brings Lyon to life. I strongly recommend any tour with him, but I took the general Lyon overview tour, which includes some of the old town and some traboules, as well as traboules in the Croix Russe section of town. A terrific introduction to Lyon.

If you are heading to Lyon be sure and book one of Paul’s two free walking tours - or both if you have the time! He loves his city and shares tips you’ll use every day of your visit. He also knows so much of history of Lyon that you’ll leave the tour full of fascinating facts.

Highly recommended tour that touches many different aspects of Lyon. In fact, we did two different tours (on alternating days), and we enjoyed both of them very much. Paul is an excellent guide, with captivating stories, a good carrying voice and very understandable English.

Paul’s tour of Lyon was really excellent! The tour was informative both with the history of the city but also for things to do today. I feel like I got a really great sense of the culture of the city as well, and had a better visit to Lyon thanks to it. Highly recommend!

Did the Vieux Lyon Tour with Paul and it was super informative and learnt a lot about the history of Lyon. He has great personal anecdotes and recommendations for Lyon, especially if you are travelling on a budget. Good pace and not too tiring as well. Highly recommend!

This was a wonderful tour highlighting some of Lyon’s best spots, honoring the history of the city, and learning about current culture of the city. While this walking tour is family friendly, I would not recommend with a stroller. There were a LOT of stairs to walk up.

I've done many free walking tours, and Paul's is the best I've been to. He is full of interesting facts and anecdotes, and the 2 hours goes quickly because he doesn't linger on any one topic or in any one place for too long. I can highly recommend his Vieux Lyon tour.

I enjoyed the tour very much. We walked around the old town and some other areas. I got lots of information about Lyon, things to do, restaurants to try, and places to go. I also received an email after the tour with more travel tips. Absolutely recommend this tour!

We really enjoyed the tour. Paul is a great tour guide who knows about the history of Lyons and makes it really interesting. We wouldn't have discovered the whereabouts of the hidden part of Lyons if it wasn't for Paul. Thank you for a very enjoyable 2 hour tour!

Nous habitons à Lyon depuis 1 an et nous avions décidé de faire un free tour avec Paul pour apprendre encore plus sur notre ville d'adoption. La visite a été très intéressante, plein des informations utiles et quelques astuces pour les locaux. Merci beaucoup !

Great guide! During the tour you can really feel, that Paul is a person who loves discovering places and so he did with Lyon. You learn a lot about the bigger history of Lyon, but you discover a lot of small details with him too! Would totally recommend it!

Paul was very welcoming and friendly. He is very knowledgeable about Lyon and it’s history. He shared many insights and recommendations into things to do and where to eat. I would recommend Paul’s tours and ensure you tip him well as he truly deserves it.

Nice and informative, the free tour style takes the pressure off of booking compared to expensive tours. 10 euro tip was the norm. If we had more time we probably would have gone to his other tour also. He is very polite and very respectful of the area.

Book this Tour. Paul knows a lot avout Lyon and can answer any question. His Tour was very informative. He also gives useful aditional tips for your stay. I can recommend him 100% and wished i did that tour earlier during my stay in Lyon. Thanks Paul!!

This is a fun and informative tour. I like the business model of tipping the tour based on your experience. The tour takes about 2 hours and hits many high points. We were able to use the knowledge we learned and hunt for some other traboules. Thanks!

Paul was a excellent guide, he knows so much about the city and spice his speeches up with personal stories. He is also very interested in your own stories and is easygoing and open minded. If you stay in Lyon, you should defently do a tour with him!

The tour is great if this is your first time in Lyon or even if you already live here, as you learn several interesting facts. The tour was entertaining and fun, with a mixture of a little bit of everything (history, religion, food, culture, etc.).

Paul est un très bon guide qui nous a fait passer de merveilleuses heures dans le Vieux Lyon, malgré le froid ! Merci pour la découverte des traboules, des lieux insolites, des outils pour la soie, des bouchons et autres anecdotes. Je vous … Plus

Paul is a great tour guide. I actually went on two of his tours. He has a lot of knowledge and facts about Lyon. I definitely learned so much. He is very passionate about the city and likes to share his finds with his clients. Highly recommended!

Paul gives great tour! He’s a gifted historian, and the 2 hour old city tour covers a lot of information, but he keeps things lively the entire time. The only problem was that he made us want to extend our short stay in Lyon. Highly recommended!

Wir haben zwei verschiedene Touren mit Paul durch Lyon gemacht und dabei viel über die Stadt und ihre Geschichte erfahren können. Paul ist dabei sehr unterhaltsam und gibt super Tipps für die eigenständige Erkundung der Stadt! :) Merci beaucoup!

My husband and I took the city tour our first morning in Lyon and it was excellent! It was a really good way to get your bearings in Lyon. It was fun and really informative. I highly recommend including one of his tours when you're in Lyon!

El tour con Paul es muy ameno y te enseña lugares muy emblemáticos de Lyon por la parte vieja y céntrica. Lo recomiendo gratamente para ubicarse un poco en la historia de la ciudad y en sus tradiciones. Repetiremos si hay más modalidades!

Sono stata a Lion lo scorso fine settimana e abbiamo deciso di fare un tour con questa agenzia, riassunto la migliore finno ad ora! Paul è ottimo guida, ama questa città e ci ha dato degli ottimi consigli dove mangiare. Consigliatissimo!

The tour was really informative, Paul told us about expositions that were showing in museum, about the best restaurant in town, the differences in the gastronomy. He was punctual, very energetic, with a lot of details in the history of …

Paul is a foreigner in this city (Lyon), but he knows so much, like a local. Even if it was cold, my girlfriend and I were eager to find out as much information as possible. I’ll totally recommend Paul for a great experience in Lyon.

Thoroughly enjoyable experience. Tour was well-paced and practiced. Paul was very knowledgeable and an engaging speaker. There was no pressure from him to tip at the end which was appreciated (although you'll definitely want too!).

Best tour of its type we have been on. Paul was amusing, informative and had had many fascinating insights into the history of Lyon. At two hours (walking on cobbles) the tour was just the right length. Highly recomended.

Paul's Free Tour Lyon was the perfect length and included details about food, history, art, culture, and a variety of other things. Do not miss this while you're in Lyon! Be sure to book ahead of time to ensure your spot.

Absolutely fantastic and highly recommend! Paul is so welcoming and engaging, we learnt at lot about Lyon, received some good tips and recommendations. We had a wonderful time and definitely recommend this walking tour!

With Paul as our guide, we discovered hidden treasures and off-the-beaten-path spots that we wouldn’t have found on our own. His local insights and recommendations really helped us enjoy the rest of our stay in Lyon

A great tour of some of the highlights of the city. A perfect introduction, with added tips about what to do and where to go. Paul was really able to convey his passion for the city, highly recommend.

Great tour! Paul is interesting and informative. He captured the attention of my twin 12 yo's for the whole tour! We learned a lot and saw things we never would'be found on our own. Highly recommend.

If it is your first time to Lyon then this is a terrific tour to take! Paul is a knowledgable, friendly and funny guide who gives a terrific overview of the history if Lyon as well as modern day.

It is one of the best tours I've taken. Paul's explanations are very fluent and the tour is quite interesting and his recomendations are very good. Make sure to book it on your first day in Lyon

Paul is a delightful, knowledgable guide who brings every visited spot to vivid life. I highly recommend this wonderful tour. (In fact, I'm taking Paul's second tour tomorrow morning!)

Free walking tours are the best to see the city from a local’s perspective and learn more about its history and fun facts. I really enjoyed this one and would recommend it to friends.

Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Paul knows the city and the hidden gems, and tells stories with great passion. We loved the tour, and it was definitely worth the tip :)

We really enjoyed our tour in Lyon given by Paul. He gives a very informative and descriptive tour throughout the city. When you are in the city don’t hesitate to join the tours.

Great tour of Lyon. It was a nice blend of walking, history, and more local/less touristy info. He also has a great website with some helpful information and lots of suggestions.

Paul nous fait découvrir la ville avec enthousiasme et humour! Le tour est ponctué de faits historiques et d'anecdotes. Je referai une autre visite avec lui avec plaisir!

We thoroughly enjoyed our morning with Paul, perhaps the best free tour we’ve taken. It was well-paced, informative and entertaining. An excellent introduction to Lyon.

Paul é extremamente simpático, fala um inglês bem claro e sabe muito sobre a região. Fomos nos 2 tours principais dele e recomendamos, especialmente o da Velha Lyon.

Paul is a fantastic tour guide and knows Lyon super well. The tour was super well made and we learned a lot about the city. I can only recommend booking this tour!!

Paul is a great guide and gave us a good orientation into Lyon, it's food culture and traboules. The tour was reasonably paced and quite informative and enjoyable.

The tour was very interesting, Paul is a great speaker, his stories were informative , we learned about Lyon and its history. I warmly reccomend to join his tour.

Paul was very interesting and entertaining. We saw parts of Lyon we could never have found otherwise. He was incredibly well organised and communicated superbly.

Paul was very informative and funny. I took two of his tours and would highly recommend to get to know some of the history of Lyon and find some hidden corners.

Great tour and guide. He really knows a lot about Lyon, the tours are informative, funny, and not very long. They are free, but don't forget to tip him well!

Paul is so knowledgeable and passionate about his beautiful city, and has the best tips and insights on restaurants and places of interest 10/10 recommend!

This was an fantastic way to see Lyon and learn about its history. I would recommend to anyone visiting the city. Paul is very knowledgeable and friendly.

The tour was super, as some french people says! Paul is a great guide and knows a lot about Lyon and it's history. If you are in Lyon do not miss this!

Fabulous tour! Paul wove in so many interesting and historical details. I've already recommended him to friends and I highly recommend him to you!

Paul explained the historic topics in a very pleasant way and with his sonor and strong voice war hearable as well with a large group. thanks

Excellent experience!! Paul is a passionate and knowledgeable tour guide. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lyon!