Activities for cruise passengers / TO
Lyon is the first stop on the Rhône Valley cruise, and one of the richest! In 1 hour, 3 hours, or a full day, our guides bring France's gastronomic capital to life for your passengers, departing directly from your mooring dock, as well as for tour operators visiting Lyon by coach.
Your local partner in Lyon for 10 years
A true local partner for river cruise lines and tour operators, we manage hundreds of groups of cruise passengers in Lyon every year. Our expertise: tailoring each activity to the profile of your passengers (seniors, families, active travelers, etc.) and ensuring flawless operational management throughout the season.
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🍽️ GOURMET TOUR
Discovery of Lyon
through its gastronomy
dumplings, specialties
and local artisans
Do you organize stopovers in Lyon? Let's work together.
For 10 years, we have been building bespoke shore excursion programs for river cruise lines and tour operators, ranging from a single optional activity to the complete annual management of a program. Whether a gourmet tour or an electric bike ride, each activity is tailored to your passengers' profile and specific needs.
Integrating one of our activities into your program means offering your passengers an authentic Lyon experience and ensuring the peace of mind of a quality activity.
Everything you need to know about our cruise and tour operator expertise
What activities do we offer for groups on a layover?
We offer two activity formats specially adapted to the constraints of river cruises:
– The gourmet tour for cruise passengers: an immersion in Lyon's gastronomic culture with tastings at carefully selected local artisans: cold cuts, cheeses, pralines, chocolate, and wines. A friendly and memorable experience that perfectly embodies the identity of Lyon, the world capital of gastronomy, while respecting walking distances, standing time, and bathroom and seating breaks... etc.
– The guided e-bike tour: discovery of Lyon's iconic districts (Old Lyon, Presqu'île, Confluence) by electric bike, accessible to all levels, with a bilingual guide. A dynamic and original format highly appreciated by international groups, particularly for family programs.
What are our guest capacities for layover groups?
We design our devices according to your group size and your needs. For example:
– From 2 to 14 participants: a bilingual guide, in an intimate and personalized format.
- From 14 to 120 participants: several guides deployed simultaneously, groups divided into sub-teams to guarantee the quality of the experience (15 people max per guide).
We regularly work with companies hosting boats with 80 to 160 passengers and master the logistics this involves. Send us your schedule and we can adapt to the final number of participants until the day before the service.
Why choose Lyon Original Tours as your local provider?
Several reasons set us apart from generic providers:
– Local specialists: we are a team from Lyon, not a national franchise. Our guides are selected for their expertise in the city and their ability to create a real connection with participants.
– Cruise market experience: we have been operating in this segment for several years. We have a thorough understanding of the clientele and their specific needs, as well as all the quality requirements that this entails.
– Responsiveness: a single point of contact for your entire business relationship, prompt confirmations, adaptability to last-minute requests, and clear communication before and during the port call.
– Flexibility: each program can be adjusted (duration, theme, language, stages) to match your passengers' profile exactly.
We are available for a presentation of our activities and to see how to integrate them into your future program.