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Bonjour, I'm Quentin!
I’m a local guide passionate
about sharing French culture
and history.
✅ Join my walking tour of Lyon!
- From its historic old town to the city center.
- The most fun way to visit Lyon, for all ages!
- Experience Lyon like a local, with insider tips.
- Meet new friends from all over the world.
✅ Come as a tourist, leave as a local!
- Wander through secret passageways,
- Discover France’s gastronomic capital,
- Relive powerful WW2 stories,
- Ancient beginnings of Lyon,
- Did you know that the author of Le Petit Prince was from Lyon?... and more!
✅ Join us and you’ll be able to tell your friends you really visited Lyon!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Point: Place Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon (Directly in front of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral. By the little fountain!) How to Spot Me: I’ll be standing by the small fountain in the center of the square, wearing a beret and holding a blue notebook.
You will be in the Presqu’île of Lyon, the best place to reach any other part of the city. If you want to have dinner, you can walk to several restaurants within a few minutes.
Itinerary
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1
We will talk about the construction of Lyon as Lugdunum, the capital of the Gauls during the Roman Empire. I will present the history of the basilica of Fourvière, and then we will discover the inside of the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Vieux Lyon
We will discover the beautiful old town of Lyon, mainly built during the Renaissance. I will share some hidden secrets about the city, and of course, we will go through several passageways, known as the 'Traboules'!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
I will introduce you to Lyon's rich culinary heritage, including the history of the 'Bouchons' and their traditional recipes. We’ll also discuss how Paul Bocuse and Mère Brazier helped popularize this cuisine.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
I will show you the River Saône and the Palais de Justice de Lyon. I will introduce you to Lyon's history during World War II, when it was a key point for the Resistance. We will talk about Jean Moulin, a key figure of the French Resistance, and Klaus Barbie, the chief of the Gestapo, who was judged in this courthouse more than 30 years later!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
I’ll take you through the beautiful squares of this renovated neighborhood, showcasing the new Lyon built in the 19th century for its wealthy residents. We’ll also have a chance to discuss what it’s like to live in Lyon today.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
I will show you the Hôtel-Dieu of Lyon, which was a grand hospital for centuries. We’ll explore this impressive building, which has now been transformed into a mall.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We’ll conclude the tour at Place Bellecour, one of Lyon’s main squares located in the city center. I’ll reveal some hidden secrets of the square, and we’ll end by visiting the lesser-known statue honoring Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the Lyonnaise author of The Little Prince.
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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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