Discover Mur des Canuts on Lyon Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Begin at the Croix Rousse slopes, once home to the Canuts, Lyon’s famous silk weavers. As you descend through its winding streets, encounter vibrant murals and street art that celebrate the district’s unique identity and history. Learn how the Canuts’ legacy continues to influence the cultural and artistic spirit of modern Lyon. Continue to the Place des Terreaux, framed by the majestic City Hall and the stunning Bartholdi Fountain, a true masterpiece of 19th-century sculpture. Then, admire the refined architecture of the Place des Jacobins, where the elegant fountain takes center stage in one of Lyon’s most beloved squares. Conclude your journey at Place Bellecour, one of the largest squares in Europe, offering expansive views and a central role in Lyon’s urban life. Throughout the tour, your guide will share stories that bring these places to life, blending history, art, and culture.
Inclusions
What's included
- Walking tour
- Visit to Croix Rousse, Place des Terreaux,Place des Jacobins and Place Bellecour
- Local Guide
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Continue to the Place des Terreaux, framed by the majestic City Hall and the stunning Bartholdi Fountain, a true masterpiece of 19th-century sculpture.
Begin at the Croix Rousse slopes, once home to the Canuts, Lyon’s famous silk weavers.
Explore Lyon’s secret passageways and one of its most emblematic historic courtyards, known for its impressive staircase and its ties to the silk workers of Croix-Rousse.
One of Lyon’s oldest Roman sites, once used for public gatherings and performances during the Roman era.
Admire one of Europe’s largest murals, illustrating the daily life, history and spirit of Lyon’s Croix-Rousse district.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will be waiting for you at Place des Terreaux. Please arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts; late arrivals may result in non-refundable loss of the tour.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Smart City Tour
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Lyon
- Its from-price is 82% below the median of the 399 experiences we list in Lyon.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lyon
Lyon, where the Rhône and Saône meet, is a Roman and Renaissance city of covered passageways, long called the capital of French cooking.
Lyon spreads across two rivers and two hills. On Fourvière hill, the white basilica looks down over the Roman theatres of Lugdunum, once the capital of Gaul, while the Renaissance old town below has narrow streets and covered passageways, the traboules, that silk workers used to carry cloth. The old town and the slopes of Croix-Rousse, the silk weavers' hill, are part of the UNESCO-listed historic site.
Top-ranked sights in Lyon: Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon), Traboules of Lyon, Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean).
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