Lyon Old Town Highlights and History Private Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the highlights, history and timeless beauty of Vieux Lyon, one of Europe’s largest Renaissance districts. Explore the Old Town and see the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, La Longue Traboule, Fresque des Lyonnais, Town Hall, and more. HIGHLIGHTS: - Explore Lyon's Old Town and its World Heritage Sites with a 5-Star Private Guide - Marvel at the medieval Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste - Discover the secret passageways of La Longue Traboule - Learn about the famous people featured on Fresque des Lyonnais - See Hôtel de Ville, Opéra National, famous bouchons and hidden gems Explore the cobblestone streets, hidden passageways, and stunning architecture of Lyon’s Old Town! This private tour brings the city’s past to life through stories about its foundation by the Romans in 43 B.C., the medieval silk trade, the French Revolution, the resistance during the Nazi occupation, and more.
Inclusions
What's included
- Historical facts, cultural anecdotes and funny legends
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
- Recommendations of the best restaurants, cafes and pubs
- Private Walking Tour of Lyon 's Old Town Highlights
- Insider tips on the best things to do in Lyon
Itinerary
Meet your guide in front of DECOPLUS PARQUET LYON TILSITT, 1 Quai Tilsitt, 69002 Lyon, France. Please do not enter the store, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
A 2-hour walking tour of Lyon’s Old Town with a Professional Private Guide. Vieux is known as one of Europe’s largest Renaissance districts and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Start your tour at Ponte Bonaparte, which offers beautiful views of the Saône river and the Fourvière Hill, dominated by the landmark Basilica of Notre Dame.
Take a closer look at the stunning architecture of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, built on the ruins of a 6th century church.
Discover the hidden passageways of La Longue Traboule and find out how they were used in the Middle Ages by the silk workers and by the Resistance fighters during World War II.
Stroll down Rue Saint-Jean, the main street of Vieux Lyon, lined with charming shops, traditional bouchons (restaurants), and Renaissance-style buildings. Discover the faces and stories of famous people of Lyon depicted on Fresque des Lyonnais and the Fresco "The library of the city".
Admire the beautiful Bartholdi Fountain and Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall) in Place des Terreaux.
End the tour in front of the magnificent Opera House and get personalised recommendations on the best things to do in Lyon.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide in front of DECOPLUS PARQUET LYON TILSITT, 1 Quai Tilsitt, 69002 Lyon, France. Please do not enter the store, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Rosotravel - France Tours & Activities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
How it compares in Lyon
- Its from-price is 73% above the median of the 38 city tours 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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