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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
On this private walking tour through Old Lyon, discover how merchants, bankers, printers and pilgrims transformed the city into one of the great crossroads of the Renaissance.
Begin at Saint-Jean Cathedral, whose Romanesque and Gothic architecture reflects centuries of prosperity and ambition. Learn how Lyon emerged as a major commercial center in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Stroll through the narrow streets of Old Lyon and admire the magnificent residences built by powerful Italian families such as the Gadagne and the Gondi.
Continue through the hidden traboules, the secret passageways that allowed merchants, craftsmen and residents to move goods and people through the city.
Discover how Lyon also became a center of printing, scholarship and humanism. Printers, booksellers and intellectuals helped spread Renaissance ideas across Europe, making the city one of the continent's great capitals of knowledge.
End your tour at the Église Saint-Georges, a peaceful and symbolic site.
What's included
Live-tour guide
What to expect
Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
Pass by
You will go in front of the building/monument
Pass by
You will go in front of the building/monument
Eglise Saint Georges
Pass by
You will go in front of the building/monument
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
You will be able to recognize the guide thanks to his badge/ID
End point
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
