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- French
On this private walking tour through Old Lyon, discover how merchants, bankers, printers and pilgrims transformed the city into one of the great crossroads of the Renaissance.
Begin at Saint-Jean Cathedral, whose Romanesque and Gothic architecture reflects centuries of prosperity and ambition. Learn how Lyon emerged as a major commercial center in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Stroll through the narrow streets of Old Lyon and admire the magnificent residences built by powerful Italian families such as the Gadagne and the Gondi.
Continue through the hidden traboules, the secret passageways that allowed merchants, craftsmen and residents to move goods and people through the city.
Discover how Lyon also became a center of printing, scholarship and humanism. Printers, booksellers and intellectuals helped spread Renaissance ideas across Europe, making the city one of the continent's great capitals of knowledge.
End your tour at the Église Saint-Georges, a peaceful and symbolic site.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will be able to recognize the guide thanks to his badge/ID
Itinerary
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Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon (Pass by)
You will go in front of the building/monument
Admission ticket free -
Saint-Paul (Pass by)
You will go in front of the building/monument
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You will go in front of the building/monument
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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