Silk Tour in Lyon
10 Reviews
Lyon, France
Private Sightseeing Tours hosted by NEW GENERATION GUIDE
3 hours (approx.)
Up to 15 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Weaving demo on original 19th cent. Jacquard loom
- Demonstration of hanpainted napped velvet
- Exhibition of silkworms available from May to October
- Private transportation
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atSoierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage
Demo of silk weaving on Jacquard loom
45 minutes (approx.)・Admission included
Stop atBrochier Soieries Vieux Lyon
Demo of handmade painting on napped velvet. Exhibition of silkworms from may to november
45 minutes (approx.)・Admission included
Stop atLa Croix-Rousse
We will go through the traboules of Croix Rousse on the way down the hill
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people who cannot go down many steps
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Best way to learn about the city
Eyad_I, Dec 2024
We. Loved. This. Tour.
My wife and I were visiting Lyon for the first time, and on our third day in the city, we got to go on this tour to learn more about Lyon's storied history in the silk trade. Our guide, Alex, didn't dissapoint. He met us a cafe just next to where we were staying and whisked us away to the Croix-Rousse, where we got to walk down the streets of the old silk district on our way to one of the soieries in the area. We got to see a traditional canut home, and the looms they used to make their silks. We got to then go on a walking tour of the area, and Alex explained the architecture, history, culture, and modern day appeal of the area. Alex walked us through some of the most beautiful and non-touristy parts of the city, including some pretty well-hidden traboules and brought us to a charming soierie in Vieux Lyon, where we got to see the silk worms and understand the process of creating silk. Alex himself was so knowledgeable and kind, and I cannot recommend this tour highly enough!
BEST Silk tour!!!!!
Fab4famiy, Dec 2024
We did a private 3 hour Silk Tour with Alex. I would do ANY tour Alex offers. He is very knowledgable and makes the information very digestible. I highly recommend the Silk Tour specifically because it is central to understanding Lyon. He has the inside track on getting to see the real looms and the behind the scenes of the silk industry. The tour covers the silk industry but also you see various parts of Lyon and learn about history and architecture. He also walks you through the famous passageways and you visit old town. Alex is one of the best tour guides I have ever had. I highly recommend him for any tour because he lives right in Lyon and is great!
Amazing Tour in Lyon
Sarah_S, Dec 2024
We loved this tour! It covers so many different parts of Lyon. We were able to see a silk loom in action, learn about the history of the city, see secret passage ways, and see and hold silk worms! Our guide, Alex, was super knowledgeable and very personable. He made sure we had the best experience! Would definitely recommend.
Fantastic Experience
Jonathan_G, Dec 2024
My partner and I had a fantastic time and learnt a lot during the tour. Alex was a delightful host. Would strongly recommend.
A great morning in Lyon!
Tracy_D, Dec 2024
AMAZING! Alex was so knowledgeable and engaging. Our group - 12 year old, 20-something, two 40-somethings - learned so much more about the city, the silk industry and the rich history of both.
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