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Lyon City Tour with Local Guide Explore Hidden Gems
(6) Avis
Rhône
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Devenez notre curateur local
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Discover the charm of Lyon with a local touch on this interactive city tour led by Canadian guide Ryan. Join a 2-hour tour to see Lyon's top 10 sites. Learn about Lyon's rich history from Roman times to its role in WWII, making it perfect for history buffs and casual visitors alike. Navigate the city's picturesque streets, secret traboules, and vibrant squares while also getting insider tips on local restaurants (called "bouchons" by locals).
- 2-hour tour (max 18 guests) featuring 10 city highlights - Explore famous landmarks like the traboule Renaissance passages, Vieux (Old) Lyon, and Place Bellecour - Learn about Lyon's famous "bouchon" restaurants with lots of recommendations provided ...
Points forts
2 heures
Proposé en Anglais & Français
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
2 heures
Proposé en Anglais & Français
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Guide local
Bottled water
Meals
Public transportation
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Place Bellecour
Meet your guide in Place Bellecour (metro Bellecour) in front of the Louis XIV statue. Your guide will be wearing either a red beret or red baseball cap.
Retour
Place des Terreaux
Your tour ends in stunning Terreaux square, in the heart of Lyon's 2nd district. Place des Terreaux allows for easy access to the metro/subway, excellent restaurants, and shopping.
Lyon City Tour with Local Guide Explore Hidden Gems
(6) Avis
Rhône
À propos
Discover the charm of Lyon with a local touch on this interactive city tour led by Canadian guide Ryan. Join a 2-hour tour to see Lyon's top 10 sites. Learn about Lyon's rich history from Roman times to its role in WWII, making it perfect for history buffs and casual visitors alike. Navigate the city's picturesque streets, secret traboules, and vibrant squares while also getting insider tips on local restaurants (called "bouchons" by locals).
- 2-hour tour (max 18 guests) featuring 10 city highlights - Explore famous landmarks like the traboule Renaissance passages, Vieux (Old) Lyon, and Place Bellecour - Learn about Lyon's famous "bouchon" restaurants with lots of recommendations provided ...
Points forts
2 heures
Proposé en Anglais & Français
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
2 heures
Proposé en Anglais & Français
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Guide local
Bottled water
Meals
Public transportation
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Place Bellecour
Meet your guide in Place Bellecour (metro Bellecour) in front of the Louis XIV statue. Your guide will be wearing either a red beret or red baseball cap.
Retour
Place des Terreaux
Your tour ends in stunning Terreaux square, in the heart of Lyon's 2nd district. Place des Terreaux allows for easy access to the metro/subway, excellent restaurants, and shopping.
Itinéraire
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Place Bellecour
During your final stop, learn all about Lyon's largest pedestrian square. Brief explanation of King Louis XIV's links to Lyon and the troubled history of his statue. Your local guide will again provide some restaurant and shopping recommendations before taking a final group photo (sent to everyone after the tour).
10 minutes
2
Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
Following introductions, bilingual guide Ryan will explain the rich history of this medieval square and its imposing 12th century cathedral. A mix of Gothic and Romanesque architecture, head inside the cathedral with explanations of how architects designed such an imposing structure almost 1000 years ago. Brief stop to see France’s oldest and best-preserved medieval clock; tracking time, Catholic holidays, and the stars.
15 minutes
3
Vieux Lyon
Explore one of Europe's largest Renassaince districts (second only to Venise). Your local guide will explain "Old Lyon's" rich history, stunning architecture, and silk trade. We will also provide some out-of-the-way restaurant recommendations.
10 minutes
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Traboules du Vieux Lyon
Ryan will take you through Lyon's most famous "traboules." There are 200 such medieval passageways in Lyon. Used during the Renaissance to safely travel between buildings and avoid the crowded streets, they were later used by silk traders and (finally) the French resistance.
15 minutes
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Cour D'appel De Lyon - Les 24 Colonnes
WWII history: learn about how the French resistance used Lyon's "traboule" tunnels to meet and exchange secret messages. Your local guide will also detail the sordid trail of Klaus Barbie, also known as gestapo's "butcher of Lyon." Brief explanation of how Barbie arrested French resistance hero, Jean Moulin.
10 minutes
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Rue Mercière
Explore Lyon's chic 2nd district and the Rue Mercière's many "bouchon" restaurants. Your local guide will explain Lyon's rich culinary history, including a biography of renowned chef Paul Bocuse. Enjoy many "locals-only" restaurant recommendations along the way.
10 minutes
7
Eglise Saint Nizier
See beautiful Saint Nizier church, a mix of Gothic and neo-classical styles. This church is also the starting point for pilgrims walking the St James Way (Santiago de Compostello) from Lyon to Galicia (Spain).
5 minutes
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La Fontaine Bartholdi
Learn how this breathtaking fountain, originally destined for Bordeaux, ended up in Lyon's place des Terreaux.
5 minutes
9
Hotel de Ville de Lyon
City Hall. Learn all about this Baroque masterpiece and how it was a gift of Louis XIV to the city of Lyon. Explanation of the symbolism of the various statues and figures on its ornate facade.
