Lyon highlights private tours

Here at Unique Tours Factory we offer you our private tours of the highlights and hotspots of Lyon where our guides are handpicked for their expertise and friendliness. To ensure you with the best experience, they designed some original itineraries to show you and your family the best of the city.
Famous for its prestigious dining scene, the historical city of Lyon is considered today as the world capital of gastronomy, a leading destination for all gourmets around the world. Charcuteries, patés, cheeses, truffles, chocolates, homemade pastries, fresh fish, Beaujolais wines… The endless list of delights can be found in the famous Les Halles de Lyon covered market, or any of the fabulous restaurants and Bouchons in the city boasting a total of 24 Michelin stars. Icon of Lyon, the 3 Michelin-star chef Paul Bocuse contributed to the success of its native city.
Your guides will lead you through the cobbled streets of the UNESCO-listed Old Lyon such as the Rue Saint-Jean, a vibrant passage filled with bars, restaurants and pastry shops where you will discover the delicious local specialties. From there, you will venture through some of the 500 Traboules, interior courtyards and hidden passages dating back to the Renaissance and laden with secrets.
City built in the Roman Times, Lyon retains many ancient historical including the magnificent Fourviere Basilica, one of the main symbols of the city built in the 17th century; the Gothic Cathedral of Saint-Jean; and the Croix Rousse, an ancient district perched on a hill witnessing the story of the silk industry with its Canuts (silk weavers) houses, workshops and museums.
The countryside of Lyon deserves also a visit. A few steps away from the city center, the Beaujolais region awaits you with its delicious wines and beautiful natural landscapes. Make sure you try one of our Beaujolais tours to enjoy plentiful of wine tastings and learn about the regional wine making process.