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Lugdunum: From a Gallo-Roman City to a Cosmopolitan Metropolis - Tour of Lyon
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Provided by:
Jonnathan Ovalle
Duration
2h 15min
Languages
English, Italian
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Meeting point
Place de la Сomédie, 69001 Lyon
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Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Welcome to the Lugdunum of yesterday; let’s journey through its history to the Lyon of today.
Once everyone has gathered:
Let’s put things into geographical and historical context. We’ll start at Place de la Comédie and make our way through the most important and representative areas of Lyon’s Presqu’île, where the monuments, buildings, and squares—steeped in history and interesting facts—allow us to enjoy the architecture and colorful features that characterize the area. We’ll constantly take trips back in time to different eras, allowing us to discover the city’s entire development. We’ll observe the contrasts that exist and visit private areas that have marked important milestones, such as the traboules. Important: we’ll explore the unique and delicious cuisine that defines the city. We’ll conclude with an overview that also helps us understand the city’s religious perspective.
Through historical facts, anecdotes, and details that only a passionate local guide can provide, we’ll craft a fascinating journey—from Lyon’s vibrant Gallo-Roman past to its cosmopolitan present—an essential tour, especially if this is your first time in Lyon.
Let’s go!
Once everyone has gathered:
Let’s put things into geographical and historical context. We’ll start at Place de la Comédie and make our way through the most important and representative areas of Lyon’s Presqu’île, where the monuments, buildings, and squares—steeped in history and interesting facts—allow us to enjoy the architecture and colorful features that characterize the area. We’ll constantly take trips back in time to different eras, allowing us to discover the city’s entire development. We’ll observe the contrasts that exist and visit private areas that have marked important milestones, such as the traboules. Important: we’ll explore the unique and delicious cuisine that defines the city. We’ll conclude with an overview that also helps us understand the city’s religious perspective.
Through historical facts, anecdotes, and details that only a passionate local guide can provide, we’ll craft a fascinating journey—from Lyon’s vibrant Gallo-Roman past to its cosmopolitan present—an essential tour, especially if this is your first time in Lyon.
Let’s go!
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 2 participants to run
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Palais de justice historique de Lyon
- Les traboules du Vieux Lyon
- Place des Terreaux
- Fresque des Lyonnais
- Fresco "The library of the city"
- Gadagne Un Lieu Des Histoires
- Bartholdi Fountain
- Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
- Place des Jacobins
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Our Guides
Axel Flores
David Salinas
Jonathan Ovalle
On arrival
Welcome! We'll meet at:
Place de la Comédie, 69001 Lyon, across from the Opéra Nouveau de Lyon.
You'll be able to spot me with an umbrella.
Look out! It's orange or red.
Things to note
If you are unable to attend or will be late to the meeting point, please contact me in advance.
Please take weather conditions into account.
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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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