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Soul of Lyon Free Tour: Culture, History & Secrets with a Lyon-born
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Provided by:
Bertrand
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Place Saint-Jean
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
A 360° dive into the city's soul — cuisine, architecture, history, social life, and beyond
Entertaining atmosphere — enjoy my casual and cheeky style of tour guiding
Serious and documented information — ask me anything! I'm a history expert and culture enthusiast
Iconic views and secret passages — the best of the UNESCO-protected area is yours to enjoy
BE MY GUEST AND GET IT ALL!
- A peaceful and crowd-free tour, designed to avoid rush hours
- My designer’s notebook featuring the best slide graphics to guide my presentation
- Top quality storytelling with a local comedian
- Access to the secret passages and their magnificent architecture
2000+ YEARS OF HISTORY
- Back to the Roman time, when everything began
- The Medieval period and the Renaissance, elevating Lyon as a major city
- The rebellious soul of the silk workers during the Industrial Revolution
- World Wars I & II and their consequences
- Origins of the Festival of Lights
FOOD, FOOD, FOOD !!
- Learn the history of our prestigious cuisine
- Get to know the best traditional specialties of the region
- A list of recommendations: restaurants, boulangeries, wine bars etc.
Entertaining atmosphere — enjoy my casual and cheeky style of tour guiding
Serious and documented information — ask me anything! I'm a history expert and culture enthusiast
Iconic views and secret passages — the best of the UNESCO-protected area is yours to enjoy
BE MY GUEST AND GET IT ALL!
- A peaceful and crowd-free tour, designed to avoid rush hours
- My designer’s notebook featuring the best slide graphics to guide my presentation
- Top quality storytelling with a local comedian
- Access to the secret passages and their magnificent architecture
2000+ YEARS OF HISTORY
- Back to the Roman time, when everything began
- The Medieval period and the Renaissance, elevating Lyon as a major city
- The rebellious soul of the silk workers during the Industrial Revolution
- World Wars I & II and their consequences
- Origins of the Festival of Lights
FOOD, FOOD, FOOD !!
- Learn the history of our prestigious cuisine
- Get to know the best traditional specialties of the region
- A list of recommendations: restaurants, boulangeries, wine bars etc.
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:
- Palais de justice historique de Lyon
- Les traboules du Vieux Lyon
- Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
- Saint George Church of Lyon
- Quartier Saint-Paul
- Fresque des Lyonnais
- UNESCO District
- History, arts, culture
- Frenchy advice on local food
Our Guides
Bertrand
On arrival
Meeting point: By the fountain in the middle of the square in front of the Cathedral. I have a white t-shirt on a wire hanger.
Things to note
No public transportation is needed.
You can tip the guide both in cash and online.
Have comfortable shoes and an umbrella if needed.
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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