Lyon UNESCO Heritage Walking Tour with an App

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Admire Lyon’s neoclassical Palace of Twenty-Four Columns a stunning symbol of justice and history, home to major trials and centuries of legal legacy along the scenic Saône River.

   15 min

2. Jardin Archéologique is a hidden gem of ruins and greenery, revealing Lyon’s early Christian past in a peaceful garden beside the cathedral perfect for reflection and history lovers alike.

   10 min

3. Lyon Cathedral blends Romanesque and Gothic styles with rich history, stained glass, and an astronomical clock at the heart of Vieux Lyon and the city’s spiritual and architectural soul.

   15 min

4. Step into La Longue Traboule, Lyon’s hidden Renaissance passage linking streets, courtyards, and history once used by silk workers and WWII resistance fighters. A walk through time awaits!

   5 min

5. Rue du Bœuf is a cobbled gem lined with Renaissance charm, secret traboules, artisan shops, and echoes of Lyon’s silk trade and Resistance. Every corner reveals a slice of living history.

   10 min

6. La Tour Rose at 16 Rue du Bœuf is a Renaissance gem with its iconic pink tower, secret courtyards, and Lyon’s vibrant food hall where centuries-old elegance meets modern gastronomy.

   5 min

7. Step back in time at 7 Rue du Bœuf, a 16th-century noble residence with elegant Renaissance details and possible hidden traboules once used by Lyon’s elite to move goods in secret.

   5 min

8. Charming and historic, Place de la Baleine is a cozy square in Vieux Lyon, perfect for a coffee break. Its name hints at legends, while its architecture whispers of Lyon’s Renaissance soul.

   5 min

9. Place du Gouvernement is a historic square in Vieux Lyon, once home to the Palais du Gouverneur. A peaceful spot with rich history, it offers access to hidden traboules and local charm.

   5 min

10. Hôtel de Gadagne, a stunning 16th-century building, houses the Musée des Arts de la Marionnette, featuring a world-class puppet collection. Explore its architecture, courtyard, and rooftop gardens for a unique experience.

    Passes by

11. Place du Change, once the heart of Lyon's trade, now a blend of history, commerce, and culture. Explore the stunning Temple du Change, Maison Thomassin, and the rich Renaissance architecture.

    10 min

12. Rue de la Loge, a quiet street in Vieux Lyon, reflects the city's merchant past, with charming Renaissance-era buildings, cobblestones, and a seamless transition into the residential Quartier Saint-Paul.

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Lyon

• Its from-price is 92% below the median of the 399 experiences we list in Lyon.
• It is longer than most of them.
• 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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