Lugdunum Lyon a Roman colony

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the most beautiful monuments of the capital of Gaul in its heyday: Roman theatre and odeon. Imagine everyday Gallo-Roman life as you discover remains infused into the city.

Check-out from the Fourvière Basilica, discover the location of the forum, the nerve centre of the city. Then we will immerse you in Gallo-Roman entertainment by discovering the magnificent theater, the odeon and the streets full of life near them.

During a walk on the heights offering a splendid view of the city, daily life is revealed by the remains scattered along the streets: aqueducts, thermal baths and fountain tell you more about the importance of water while the mausoleums arranged by the roads and the remains of the church Saint-Just built since the 5th century allow us to evoke the Roman religion and the relationship to death.
The tour ends at the Minimes funicular - Roman Theatre.

What's Included

Tour of the theatre and the odeon
Experienced Guide
Walk on the heights of the Fourvière hill
Visit to the Lugdunum Museum
Bottled water
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go to the left of the Fourvière Basilica, in front of the entrance to the Parc des Heights

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere

    Our meeting point is located on the esplanade, site of the forum now disappeared. While admiring the view, learn the history of the founding of the city

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Theatres Romains de Fourviere

    Stroll with your Guide through the remains of the Roman Theatre, the Odeon and the lively shops that lined the main street

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    In the center of this square, a fountain built in honor of Emperor Claudius Augustus born in Lugdunum

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Sneaking into this 19th century fort, you can see some pillars of the aqueduct of Gier

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Discover mausoleums that were arranged by the roadsides

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Discover the remains of the Basilica of Saint Just built from the 5th century.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Discover the remains of the thermal baths hidden in a residence

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

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