Lyon Self Guided Walking Tour with an App

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1. Explore Place Bellecour, Lyon’s iconic square. Once a swamp, now a hub of history, art, and life. Admire the statue of Louis XIV, Saint-Exupéry’s tribute, and enjoy seasonal events and cafés.

   15 min

2. Once a Dominican convent, Place des Jacobins evolved into a lively square. Its 1878 fountain, restored in 2015, features Lyonnaise artists and lions spouting water, surrounded by elegant cafés.

   20 min

3. Place de la République, a 19th-century gem, blends history, shopping, and charm. Enjoy its grand fountain, shaded spots, a unique year-round carousel, and elegant architecture in Lyon’s vibrant heart.

   10 min

4. Rue de la République, a UNESCO-listed street, is Lyon’s vibrant hub for shopping, history, and culture. Always bustling, it’s a key part of the city’s charm and a must-visit destination.

   10 min

5. Palais du Commerce, a neo-Renaissance gem, symbolizes Lyon’s wealth and history. Admire its grand halls, intricate sculptures, and the Rhône-Saône statue, while exploring its vibrant cultural events.

   Passage devant

6. Place de la Comédie blends history and modern charm. Admire the grand opera house, elegant cafés, and vibrant city life. A perfect spot to pause, take photos, and soak in Lyon’s unique atmosphere.

   Passage devant

7. Nestled between the Rhône and Saône, Place des Terreaux dazzles with the iconic Bartholdi Fountain. A UNESCO site, it transforms at night with illuminated buildings and a vibrant atmosphere.

   10 min

8. The Passerelle Saint-Vincent, a historic 1832 suspension bridge, spans the Saône, offering stunning views of Vieux Lyon. A symbol of resilience, it survived wars and time, connecting past and present.

   Passage devant

9. The Palais de Justice, known as the "Palace of the Twenty-Four Columns," is a stunning neoclassical landmark in Lyon, inspired by Greek temples, symbolizing law and justice with its grand architecture.

   20 min

10. The Jardin Archéologique offers a serene escape, blending nature with ancient ruins from the 4th to 16th centuries. Explore remnants of Saint Etienne and Sainte Croix churches in Lyon’s historic heart.

    10 min

11. Lyon Cathedral, or Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, is a stunning Gothic gem by the Saône River. A key religious and historical site, it has stood at the heart of Vieux Lyon for centuries.

    20 minEntrée incluse

12. Notre-Dame de Fourvière, built in gratitude to the Virgin Mary, blends Romanesque and Byzantine styles. Adorned with mosaics and offering Lyon’s best panoramic views, it's a must-visit historical gem.

    30 minEntrée incluse

Annulation

Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.

Avis

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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.
• By number of reviews it ranks 170 of 399.
• 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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