Private Walking Tour in Lyon Saône Old Town Heritage
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on the "Lyon's Highlights: From Saône Sights to Secret Passages" a journey through some of Lyon's most picturesque and historically significant areas. Begin with a leisurely stroll along the Quais de Saône, where the beauty of Lyon’s riverfront unfolds. Then, dive into the bustling atmosphere of the Presqu'île, exploring its vibrant streets and squares. Marvel at the grandeur of Place Bellecour, a key landmark in Lyon’s urban landscape. Cap off your tour with an adventurous exploration of the traboules in Vieux Lyon, secret passageways that reveal the city's Renaissance heritage. This walking tour offers a perfect blend of scenic views and architectural wonders, ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in Lyon’s rich culture and history. Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local Professional Guide
Itinerary
Start your walking tour along the Quais de Saône, the picturesque riverbanks offering stunning views of Lyon’s architecture and several historical monuments. It's a popular spot for both locals and tourists to stroll and enjoy the scenic river views.
Next, explore the Presqu'île, the vibrant peninsula between the Rhône and Saône rivers. This area is the heart of Lyon’s commercial, cultural, and social scenes, featuring beautiful squares, shops, and cafes.
Continue to Place Bellecour, one of Europe’s largest public squares and the geographic center of Lyon. The square is known for its equestrian statue of Louis XIV and offers expansive views of the city, including the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière.
Conclude your tour by exploring les traboules du Vieux Lyon, the historic passageways that cut through buildings and courtyards in Lyon’s old town. These hidden alleys are renowned for their Renaissance architecture and are a unique feature of the city.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide at the building on the right side of Quais de Saône
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- US LLC – Local Tours in France
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Lyon
- Its from-price is 524% above 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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