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Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
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 story.
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 splendor 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 center, to see architectural gems such as the Théâtre des Célestins and the historic Hôtel Dieu.
What's included
All Fees and Taxes
Pick-up not included
Breakfast
What to expect
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 Cinema & Miniature
10m
We will have a look at some miniatures in the free courtyard of the museum
5m · Admission ticket included
We will have a look at the iconic piece of architectureof Vieux Lyon, La Tour Rose
Brochier Soieries Vieux Lyon
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 center, luxury hotel and food court inside.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
This tour starts at 10:00 am on Place Saint Jean. I will be standing next to the statue of St. John in the middle of the square with a sign in my hands.
End point
We will finish inside the lovely Hôtel Dieu
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
