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Lyon Old Town Highlights and History Private Walking Tour
Lyon Old Town Highlights and History Private Walking Tour
Lyon Old Town Highlights and History Private Walking Tour
Lyon Old Town Highlights and History Private Walking Tour
Lyon Old Town Highlights and History Private Walking Tour

Lyon Old Town Highlights and History Private Walking Tour

By Rosotravel - France Tours & Activities
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$543 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the highlights, history and timeless beauty of Vieux Lyon, one of Europe’s largest Renaissance districts. Explore the Old Town and see the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, La Longue Traboule, Fresque des Lyonnais, Town Hall, and more.

Available in
English and French
German, Spanish and Italian Languages

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Explore Lyon's Old Town and its World Heritage Sites with a 5-Star Private Guide
  • Marvel at the medieval Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
  • Discover the secret passageways of La Longue Traboule
  • Learn about the famous people featured on Fresque des Lyonnais
  • See Hôtel de Ville, Opéra National, famous bouchons and hidden gems

Explore the cobblestone streets, hidden passageways, and stunning architecture of Lyon’s Old Town! This private tour brings the city’s past to life through stories about its foundation by the Romans in 43 B.C., the medieval silk trade, the French Revolution, the resistance during the Nazi occupation, and more.

Activity location

  • 1 Quai Tilsitt
    • 1 Quai Tilsitt
    • 69002, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1 Quai Tilsitt
    • 1 Quai Tilsitt
    • 69002, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Check availability

2H Old Town Tour ENG, FRE
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours: Discover the history and highlights of Vieux Lyon. See the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, La Longue Traboule,
,: Fresque des Lyonnais, Town Hall, and more.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - FRLY012

Price details
AU$543.29 x 1 AdultAU$543.29
Total
Price is AU$543.29
2H Old Town Tour GE,IT SP
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • German

Duration: 2 hours: Discover the history and highlights of Vieux Lyon. See the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, La Longue Traboule
,: Fresque des Lyonnais, Town Hall, and more.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - FRLY012

Price details
AU$590.18 x 1 AdultAU$590.18
Total
Price is AU$590.18

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedRecommendations of the best restaurants, cafes and pubs
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Walking Tour of Lyon 's Old Town Highlights
  • What's includedWhat's includedHistorical facts, cultural anecdotes and funny legends
  • What's includedWhat's includedInsider tips on the best things to do in Lyon
  • What's includedWhat's included5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • It is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing appropriately for the weather.
  • For the best experience, we limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and clearly hear the commentary.
  • We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.

Activity itinerary

1 Quai Tilsitt
  • 10m
Meet your guide in front of DECOPLUS PARQUET LYON TILSITT, 1 Quai Tilsitt, 69002 Lyon, France. Please do not enter the store, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
  • 30m
A 2-hour walking tour of Lyon’s Old Town with a Professional Private Guide. Vieux is known as one of Europe’s largest Renaissance districts and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Start your tour at Ponte Bonaparte, which offers beautiful views of the Saône river and the Fourvière Hill, dominated by the landmark Basilica of Notre Dame.
Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
  • 20m
Take a closer look at the stunning architecture of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, built on the ruins of a 6th century church.
La Longue Traboule
  • 20m
Discover the hidden passageways of La Longue Traboule and find out how they were used in the Middle Ages by the silk workers and by the Resistance fighters during World War II.
Rue Saint-Jean
  • 20m
Stroll down Rue Saint-Jean, the high street of Vieux Lyon, lined with charming shops, traditional bouchons (restaurants), and Renaissance-style buildings. Discover the faces and stories of famous people of Lyon depicted on Fresque des Lyonnais and the Fresco "The library of the city".
Hotel de Ville de Lyon
  • 10m
Admire the beautiful Bartholdi Fountain and Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall) in Place des Terreaux.
Opéra National de Lyon
  • 10m
End the tour in front of the magnificent Opera House and get personalised recommendations on the best things to do in Lyon.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES1 Quai Tilsitt
    • 1 Quai Tilsitt
    • 69002, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE1 Quai Tilsitt
    • 1 Quai Tilsitt
    • 69002, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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