Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

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(843 reviews)
Lyon, France

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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WHAT YOU GET:

Expert Local Knowledge: 10+ years of storytelling experience.

Exclusive Access: Walk through the secret passageways.

Free Bonus Flyer: My personal list of Lyon's best restaurants and hidden sights.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Place des Terreaux & Hôtel de Ville: Start in the grand center of Lyon.

Croix-Rousse & The Silk Workers: Learn how silk changed history and inspired modern computing.

The Hidden Traboules: Step inside secret passageways hidden from the streets.

Heroes of the Resistance: Hear the incredible WWII stories of Jean Moulin.

Roman Amphitheater: Enjoy panoramic views.

Fresque des Lyonnais: See the mural depicting Lyon's most famous residents.

Vieux Lyon: Finish in the gastronomic heart of the city, perfectly timed for lunch.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at 10:00 am on Place des Terreaux. I will be standing next to the entrance to the Fine Arts Museum with a sign in my hands.

End point

We will finish in the heart of Vieux Lyon, the old town.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Place des Terreaux

    We visit the main town square of Lyon

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Musee des Beaux-Arts de Lyon

    If open, we will have a look at the courtyard of the museum

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    La Croix-Rousse

    We will visit the historic neighborhood of Croix-Rousse.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Traboules du Vieux Lyon

    We visit a few of the hidden passageway, the traboules, in Vieux Lyon

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    We will visit this passageway with it's Village des Createurs inside, a creative business incubator.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Amphitheater of the Three Gauls

    We will have a look at one of the nicest viewpoints in the city, overlooking the old amphitheatre

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Fresque des Lyonnais

    We will see the amazing fresco painting with all the famous people that were born in Lyon

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Eglise Saint-Paul

    We will pass by this lovely gothic church

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Vieux Lyon

    We will see the old jewish quarter with its lovely courtyards

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Musee d'Histoire de Lyon

    We will visit the courtyard of this museum if it is open.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Rue Saint-Jean

    We will pass by the busy main street of Vieux Lyon and visit some hidden courtyards

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Free Tour Lyon

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