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Lyon Free Tour: History and Tradition
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Provided by:
Fernando
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Place Bellecour
Languages
English, Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
We begin our tour at Place Bellecour. After a brief presentation to situate us in the history and soul of the city, we will enter the heart of the Presqu'île. We will admire the Célestins theater and the harmonious architecture of the Place des Jacobins. We will cross the Passage de l'Argue until we reach the lively Rue Mercière, famous for its varied gastronomic offer.
From there, we will head to Vieux Lyon, one of the best preserved medieval and Renaissance neighborhoods in Europe, where we will explore such highlights as the Palace of Justice, the Roman archaeological garden, the Saint-Jean cathedral and its museums. We will also delve into the traboules, historic passageways that hide fascinating stories.
Finally, we will return to La Presqu'île to discover the Place des Terreaux, the City Hall and the Lyon Opera House, undisputed symbols of the city.
Throughout the tour, I will share with you recommendations of restaurants, traditional bouchons, cafés and other special places that will make your experience in Lyon even more complete.
I invite you to live this experience in a close, dynamic and curious way!
From there, we will head to Vieux Lyon, one of the best preserved medieval and Renaissance neighborhoods in Europe, where we will explore such highlights as the Palace of Justice, the Roman archaeological garden, the Saint-Jean cathedral and its museums. We will also delve into the traboules, historic passageways that hide fascinating stories.
Finally, we will return to La Presqu'île to discover the Place des Terreaux, the City Hall and the Lyon Opera House, undisputed symbols of the city.
Throughout the tour, I will share with you recommendations of restaurants, traditional bouchons, cafés and other special places that will make your experience in Lyon even more complete.
I invite you to live this experience in a close, dynamic and curious way!
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
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Les traboules du Vieux Lyon
- Place des Terreaux
- Bartholdi Fountain
- Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
- The Silver Arcade of Lyon
- Place des Jacobins
- Passerelle du Palais-de-Justice
- Pharmacie Gare Saint-Paul
- Place Bellecour
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Degustaciones
On arrival
Our meeting point will be at the place de Bellecour, next to the main statue of Louis XIV, just below the blue structure. I will be there with a blue umbrella.
Things to note
General recommendations: wear comfortable shoes for hiking, water and depending on the season I suggest taking extra warm clothes (winter and autumn), umbrellas are essential during spring.
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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