TOUR OF LYON

PRIVATE WALKING TOUR

Openings

 Half-day afternoon, half-day morning, 2 hours

Description

Welcome to Lyon, the second-largest city in France.

Highlights - Learn about
Roman Senate
Lugdunum
Archbishop of Lyon
Kingdom of the Burgundians
Treaty of Verdun
Kingdom of Arles
Italian influence on Lyon's architecture
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
French Revolution

The city is situated near the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône. Home to several UNESCO world heritage sites with 2000 years of history. With a big Renaissance-style old town, Roman ruins, historic industrial districts, and the Place Des Terreaux, the city has a lot to offer. Get ready to experience the best of Lyon, a walk around the city where you'll see and learn about Renaissance architecture, discover the narrow “traboules” - delightful renaissance passageways - , and hear some interesting facts and stories from your local guide.

What is included?

Itinerary
1. Bartholdi Fountain
2. Rue de la République
3. Cathedral of Lyon
4. Old Lyon
5. Fourvière
6. Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

Venue

Pl. des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon

Instructions

Meeting point: Pl. des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon // Start/Opening time: depending on time selected // End/Closing time: depending on time selected // End point: La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, 8 Place de Fourvière, 69005 Lyon, France// Duration: 2 hours // Inclusions: Private Local Guide // Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrances // Voucher type: Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity

Starting points
A. Place des Terreaux, 69001, Lyon, France
 Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point
· Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

Languages:
English, French

Important information - this activity or parts thereof may be restricted from 1 January to 31 December, As a result of local government measures and guidelines put in place by services providers – including hotels and ancillaries – guests may find that some facilities or services are not available