Discover Lyon through your own Ghibli-style adventure — where every visitor becomes the hero of their own magical story.
Have you ever dreamed of stepping into an animated world, where history whispers through stone walls and every alley hides a little magic?
That’s exactly what it feels like exploring Lyon through our custom tours. Inspired by the soft, whimsical visuals of Studio Ghibli, this blog post is more than a tribute to animation — it’s an invitation. An invitation to live
your own adventure in one of France’s most captivating cities.
Whether you're...
– gliding past Bellecour Square in a pedicab,
– getting lost in the secret traboules of Vieux Lyon,
– sipping Rhône wines in hidden cellars,
– or digging for records in a vinyl shop with the city's heartbeat in the background...
…each experience is shaped by
you — your curiosity, your culture, your story.
Just like a Ghibli film, there's no single path. Only wonder, connection, and surprises.
So let the city guide you. Follow that shadow across a traboule arch. Pause when a violin note spills from a window. And maybe, just maybe, you'll find the kind of moment that stays with you long after your trip ends.
Because here in Lyon, every traveler becomes the
hero of their own magical story.
Pedicab ride at Bellecour
Start your Ghibli journey with a ride through the city’s heart
Hold tight!
The ride takes off through Lyon’s winding streets and into the heart of a cinematic journey.
Basilica in the sunlight
A magical view of Lyon's Fourvière basilica under a golden sky
Lyon from above
A dreamy Ghibli-style aerial of the Presqu'île and riverside
Look up from inside a traboule
the hidden arteries of Lyon that lead you through time.
Digging Vinyl in Croix Rousse
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Digging for music
- Explore hidden gems in Lyon’s record shops
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Wine tasting moment
Taste the Rhône region like a character in a film
Renaissance courtyard
Enter a traboule and find a quiet, historic inner world
Hidden traboule
Discover Lyon’s secret passages — just like stepping through time
Meet your guide
Every visitor becomes part of Lyon’s story
Discovering along with your guide
Play a game? Discovering secret gems of Old Town
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At
Unique Tours in Lyon, we believe that every traveler deserves more than just a guided tour — they deserve a personal adventure.
Inspired by the warm, poetic worlds of Studio Ghibli, this blog post invites you into an imaginary version of Lyon, where the streets feel animated, emotions are heightened, and curiosity is your guide.
🌀 But make no mistake: the places are real, the experiences are authentic, and the stories? They’ll be yours to live.
Through these visual tales, we want to show that each of our tours — whether by pedicab, through wine and music, or into the hidden traboules — is a personal journey, shaped by your background, your story, and your sense of wonder.
So whether you're from Tokyo or Toronto, Madrid or Melbourne...
Lyon will tell you a different story. And you’ll make it your own.
Book our Day Trip in Lyon to live your own adventure!
