Complete Free Tour of Lille

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Provided by: Barkeno Tours
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Pl. Gilleson, 59800 Lille, Francia
Languages
Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

We will walk through incredible medieval streets, monumental squares, old oyster factories, and Flemish palaces while we walk together through more than a thousand years of history, mixing historical facts, curiosities, anecdotes, gastronomy, wars, and art.

We will talk about the Middle Ages, the Spanish occupation, the French Revolution, the Second World War... and you will also learn about the traces of the Black Death, the Jewish community, and the textile industry, without forgetting the cultural and gastronomic references that make Lille unique.

On this tour we will visit:
Lille Cathedral
Place aux Oignons
Hospice Comtesse
Place du Lion d'Or
Former oyster factory (now Louis Vuitton)
Place du Théâtre
Vieille Bourse
Lille Opera House
Chamber of Commerce
Grand-Place
Colonne de la Déesse
Théâtre du Nord
Le Furet du Nord
Bellevue Hotel
Palais Rihour (end of the tour)
and more!

Book now, places are limited!

IMPORTANT:
- Look for the pink umbrella, we will be waiting for you in front of the cathedral.
- The tour is conducted with radio guides (1€ per person, to be paid in cash at the beginning of the tour).
- Groups are welcome! They must be on the same reservation :)
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Place du Lion d'Or
  • Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral
  • Hospice comtesse
  • Lille
  • Place aux oignons

Our Guides

Alexa — Guide of Complete Free Tour of Lille, France
Alexa
Barkeno — Guide of Complete Free Tour of Lille, France
Barkeno

Meeting point

Pl. Gilleson, 59800 Lille, Francia

On arrival

You will find us in front of the main entrance of the Cathedral of Lille with a PINK umbrella.

Things to note

Groups welcome! If you are a group of friends, family or acquaintances who want to do the tour you are welcome to join us. We only ask for a payment commitment of 12 euros per adult (5 euros per child) before starting the tour.

How can the tour be free?

Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.

Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.

Rating
9.9
Organisation
10.0
Atmosphere
10.0
Content
10.0
Guide
10.0
Usefulness
10.0
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Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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