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Walk Lyon’s shadows before sunset on a rigorously researched journey through more than 2,000 years of dark history. From Roman ruins and restless dead to plague, rebellion, sorcery, werewolf lore, floods, executions, Resistance networks, and ghost stories, Daywalker reveals the strange and unsettling past hiding in plain sight.
Follow the city from Fourvière to Place des Terreaux through forgotten infrastructure, haunted legends, and real events that shaped Lyon’s streets. History comes first; folklore and the supernatural are clearly identified along the way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet under the arch on the left side of the esplanade, immediately to the left of the basilica when facing its main entrance. The easiest way to reach the basilica is via the F2 funicular. If you arrive early, feel free to explore the basilica and its crypt before the tour begins.
The tour ends at Place des Terreaux, beside Lyon’s Hôtel de Ville (City Hall).
Itinerary
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1Theatres Romains de Fourviere
Learn about the emperors born in Lyon and daily life in Roman Lugdunum!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Cimetiere de Loyasse
We will explore the cemetery and see occultists and mystics!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Parc Des Hauteurs
Learn the dark death-related past of this park and its walkways!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Eglise Saint-Paul (Pass by)
The church and its surrounding area was witness to bloody revolts in the 19th century
Admission ticket free -
4Fresque des Lyonnais
Take a moment to reflect on the Lyonnais dead
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Jardin De La Place Sathonay
Changing monuments, hidden amphitheaters, and bloody martyrs all in one place
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Place des Terreaux
Find out about the ghosts and blood-soaked ground of the plaza and its guillotine history
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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