Lyon's Most Iconic Sites: 3-Hour Electric Bike Tour

Your tour begins in Vieux Lyon, Lyon's UNESCO-listed Renaissance quarter, on the west bank of the Saône. Meet your guide outside the Pub Danois — look for the orange flag — and get acquainted with your Bosch e-bike before setting off.

A small square perched at the foot of Croix-Rousse, Place Rouville offers an early glimpse of the neighbourhood's working-class character and its relationship with the city below. A good moment to get a sense of the terrain ahead.

Cut through the hillside, this cycle-only tunnel was once a service passage for the Canut silk-weavers. Today it is one of Lyon's most distinctive cycling corridors — a quiet, car-free shortcut that connects two very different altitudes.

One of France's largest urban parks opens up ahead: wide tree-lined avenues, a peaceful lake, and expanses of green that invite a slower pace. Your guide leads you through its most scenic paths before the route turns back toward the rivers.

Lyon's Rhône riverbank cycle path is one of the city's great urban pleasures — flat, smooth, and lined with the energy of everyday Lyon life. You ride south along the river, the water glinting beside you as the city unfolds.

The Saône flows quieter and more intimate than the Rhône. Cycling its banks, you follow a scenic corridor of stone quays and riverside terraces that leads naturally toward the foot of Fourvière Hill.

Stretching along the ridge above Vieux Lyon, the Parc des Hauteurs rewards the climb with broad, uninterrupted views over the city's rooftops and the confluence of the two rivers. Your guide will point out landmarks on the horizon.

The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière rises above Lyon like a white stone sentinel. Up close, its ornate façade and hilltop position make it one of the city's most compelling architectural landmarks — and the views from its esplanade are exceptional.

Just below the Basilica, the Roman Theatres of Fourvière date back to the 1st century BC, making them among the oldest in Gaul. Your guide brings their history to life against the backdrop of ancient stone seats and open sky.

The Primatiale Saint-Jean anchors the heart of Vieux Lyon with its Gothic façade and Romanesque nave. A landmark of quiet authority, it has watched over the old city since the 12th century.

One of Lyon's most animated public squares, Place des Terreaux is home to Bartholdi's monumental fountain and flanked by the Hôtel de Ville. Your guide shares the stories behind its stones as the city moves around you.

The tour closes where it began, back in Vieux Lyon. Return your e-bike, exchange a few final tips with your guide, and step into the afternoon with a Lyon that feels genuinely familiar.