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Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

By Free Tour Lyon
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €5 per adult
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  • 2h
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Overview

Step into the heart of Lyon on a captivating walking tour that weaves together centuries of mystery, culture, and culinary delights. With your engaging guide, Paul, you'll explore Vieux Lyon— where every cobblestone and secret passageway tells its own storey.

What to Expect:

Insider Secrets: Meander through the traboules (hidden passageways) that only locals truly know.

Cultural Tapestry: Delve into Lyon’s vibrant history—from the Renaissance splendour to its unique role in silk production.

Historic Narratives: Hear gripping tales of bravery during World War II, including the complex legacy of the era marked by Klaus Barbie and the inspiring resistance efforts.

Culinary Heritage: Explore the traditional world of Lyon’s famous bouchons and discover how culinary legends like Paul Bocuse have helped shape the city’s reputation.

Modern Marvels: Visit Lyon’s bustling city centre, to see architectural gems such as the Théâtre des Célestins and the historic Hôtel Dieu.

Activity location

  • Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
    • Place Saint-Jean,
    • 69005, Lyon, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Place Saint-Jean
    • Place Saint-Jean
    • 69005, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€5.00 x 1 Adult€5.00
Total
Price is €5.00
Until Fri, 1 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pick-up not included
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Breakfast

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
A quick visit to the cathedral and it's astronomical clock

Traboules du Vieux Lyon

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
We visit a few of the hidden passageway, the traboules, in Vieux Lyon

Musee du Cinema et de la Miniature

  • 10m
We will have a look at some miniatures in the free courtyard of the museum

Traboule “Maison du Crible – Tour Rose”

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
We will have a look at the iconic piece of architectureof Vieux Lyon, La Tour Rose

Maison Brochier Soieries

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
In this silk shop, we will see the live silkworms during the silk season and might even visit the model of the jacquard loom.

Passerelle du Palais-de-Justice (Pass by)

We will see the impressive courthouses of Lyon, where the trial of Klaus Barbie took place

Theatre des Celestins

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
We'll see the façade of the theatre and maybe descend into the modern artwork that is hidden underneath the square

Rue de la Republique (Pass by)

This is the main shopping street of Lyon

Grand Hotel Dieu

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
We will visit the Hôtel Dieu, the old hospital that has recently been transformed with a shopping centre, luxury hotel and food court inside.

Location

Activity location

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    Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
    • Place Saint-Jean,
    • 69005, Lyon, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Place Saint-Jean
    • Place Saint-Jean
    • 69005, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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