3h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide
Description
This 3-hour electric bike tour of Lyon is one of the most complete ways to explore the city in a short time. Thanks to a carefully designed, mostly cyclable route and comfortable e-bikes, you can effortlessly discover Lyon’s main landmarks, green spaces, and panoramic viewpoints. Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this experience combines must-see highlights and authentic local spots. Ride through the historic Croix-Rousse slopes, enjoy a peaceful break in the Parc de la Tête d’Or, pass through the unique bike-only Croix-Rousse tunnel, and reach Fourvière Hill to admire the Basilica, Roman Theatres, and breathtaking views over the entire city. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this small-group tour offers a rich mix of culture, nature, and viewpoints, making it a complete and immersive way to discover Lyon for first-time visitors and returning travelers alike.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Discover lyon on electrics bikes
Breathtaking views of Lyon
Discover Lyon City Hall, Bartholdi fountain,
Enjoy the biggest urban park in France
Explore the Europe's largest soft mode tunnel for bicycles
Crossing the hill of Fouvière on the old tramway line
Enjoy the most beautiful view of Lyon from the basilica
Discover the old roman ruins with its 2 theaters
Finish your tour in Old Lyon and admire Saint Jean Cathedral.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum height for an adult bike is 4,5 feet (1.50 meters)
- The minimum age is 12 years with good bike skills
- The tours take place in most weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- In the case of very heavy rain, snow or icy conditions, the tour may be cancelled, in which case you will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund
- The tour starts at minimum 4 participants
- This tour requires a good level of cycling ability.
Reviews(82)
Zoe was exceptional with giving a detailed tour of the history of Lyon. She was great at accommodating our needs as well as the rest of the group. It was a super hot day and she made sure we stood in the shade to talk and gave great safety advice throughout the bike ride!
Rode electric bike from old town to the main square on the peninsula then to the large city park with the zoo. Then went to the north part of the peninsula and back to old town. Dropped off the bike and walked to shop and had wine, Cheese, and meats. Finished with walking tour through old town and went up fanicular to cathedral. Heard a lot of stories and history. Weather was overcast which made it great for a hot day.
Thank you for this wonderful review, Tim! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour through Lyon, and that the weather made it even more pleasant for the ride. Our guides have a real passion for sharing the history and stories of this city, and it's always great to hear that it comes through. 🤗 And if you'd like to keep a little piece of Lyon with you, feel free to follow us on Instagram 😊 https://www.instagram.com/lyonbiketour/ We hope to see you back in Lyon soon!
Great way to see the sights and hear the history of Lyon. Our guide Zoe was brilliant. Highly recommend
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your bike tour through Lyon. Our guides are passionate about sharing their love of the city, and it's always wonderful to hear it makes a difference. 🙂 And if you'd like to keep a little piece of Lyon with you, feel free to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyonbiketour/ We hope to see you back in Lyon soon!
Having a passionate local like Nate to show us around on the ebike tour was fantastic! His knowledge, humour and flexibility on the schedule was hugely valuable.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad you had such a great time exploring Lyon by e-bike! We always make sure our guides have the flexibility to adapt the tour to the group, and it's wonderful to hear that made such a difference to your experience. Their passion for the city is what makes each tour truly unique. ✨ And if you'd like to keep a little piece of Lyon with you, feel free to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyonbiketour/ 🚴 We hope to see you back in Lyon soon!
Great way to get to know Lyon. Nate was an excellent guide. Lot's of (secret) local knowledge which came in handy for the rest of our visit.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad the tour gave you such a great head start on your visit to Lyon! That's exactly what we aim for: sharing the kind of local knowledge that you won't find in any guidebook, so that you can make the most of every moment in the city long after the tour is over. 🌟 And if you'd like to keep a little piece of Lyon with you, feel free to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyonbiketour/ 🚴 We hope to see you back in Lyon soon!
Very pleasant way to spend the morning when we first arrived in Lyon. Gave a nice overview of the city and Jilleen was entertaining. E bikes made the trip easy. Most riding was done in bike lanes and felt safe. We’ve done bike tours in other cities and it’s a great way to get an overview of a new place as well as some light exercise after long travel periods.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad the tour was a great way to kick off your visit to Lyon! We plan our routes to make the most of the city's bike lanes, so that you can take in the sights safely and comfortably ; and the e-bikes do make it wonderfully easy, whatever the distance! It's always a pleasure to welcome guests fresh off their travels and send them off with a great first impression of the city. 🌟 And if you'd like to keep a little piece of Lyon with you, feel free to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyonbiketour/ 🚴 We hope to see you back in Lyon soon!
A good experience overall. As a couple, we had booked the 3hr bike tour experience. The booking criteria clearly states that tours will only go ahead with a minimum of 4 people so we had our fingers crossed, but were a bit sad to be contacted the day before and advised our preferred tour would not go ahead as there were not enough other bookings. That said, the team kindly offered us a 2hr tour with partial refund, or 4hr tour with no extra charge. Not being familiar with the terrain but being very familiar with how very hot it was that week, we opted for the 2hr tour and were promptly refunded the partial amount which was great - excellent comms. Frustratingly, at the end of our 2hr bike tour, another couple on the same bike tour were continuing afterwards with a walking tour with the same guide. We couldn’t help but feel a tiny bit put out, as this option had not been outlined for us, but appreciate that the other couple might have booked a private session. Lyon is very pleasant to cycle around with plenty of cycle lanes and loads to see. Our guide was knowledgeable and provided lots of facts and kindly spoke in English as our French is so poor (sadly!).
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed cycling around Lyon, appreciated your guide's knowledge, and found our communication and refund process smooth and efficient. We would like to apologize if there was any misunderstanding regarding the alternative options we proposed. The complimentary 4-hour tour was not an additional 4 hours of cycling, but rather our complete Lyon experience, including a 2-hour e-bike tour, a tasting break, and a guided walking tour through Old Lyon. We're sorry if this was not made clear during our exchanges. That said, we're glad that you still enjoyed the 2-hour tour you selected and were able to discover Lyon comfortably despite the summer heat 😊 We hope to welcome you back to Lyon in the future. Best regards
Despite the announced rain, it was a beautiful tour because we could use the brief rain showers for interesting stories from our guide. The e-bikes allowed for a much larger radius, and we really saw a lot! Absolutely recommended! We sincerely thank our wonderful guide Amelie ☺️
What a great tour. We got a Great overview of Lyon from a locals perspective. Nate was a delight and patient and gave us plenty of time at his favorite city spots. Great way to get to know the city on your first day here.
The tour was great. We saw places in Lyon we never would have experienced on our own. Bikes were also very nice.
