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Lyon's History and Must-Sees with a Local! (English Walking Tour)

By Quentin Dubourg
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Overview

Bonjour!
I’m Quentin, a Lyonnais passionate about sharing French culture and history with visitors.

✅ On my tour, I’ll walk you through the must-see spots in Lyon, offering personal insights and giving you a taste of what it’s like to live here.

✅ What Will You Discover?
Explore Lyon’s Roman roots, its rise as a silk industry hub, and hidden passages used by Resistance fighters during WWII. Plus, find out how Lyon earned its reputation as the culinary capital of France.

✅ Join us and you’ll be able to tell your friends that you indeed visited Lyon !

Activity location

  • Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
    • Place Saint-Jean,
    • 69005, Lyon, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Place Saint-Jean
    • Place Saint-Jean
    • 69005, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedA list of recommendations in Lyon
  • What's includedWhat's includedA few jokes
  • What's includedWhat's includedNew friends from all over the world
  • What's includedWhat's includedUmbrellas

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
  • 10m
We will talk about the construction of Lyon as Lugdunum, the capital of the Gauls during the Roman Empire. I will present the history of the basilica of Fourvière, and then we will discover the inside of the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
Vieux Lyon
  • 30m
We will discover the beautiful old town of Lyon, mainly built during the Renaissance. I will share some hidden secrets about the city, and of course, we will go through several passageways, known as the 'Traboules'!
Rue du Bœuf
  • 10m
I will introduce you to Lyon's rich culinary heritage, including the history of the 'Bouchons' and their traditional recipes. We’ll also discuss how Paul Bocuse and Mère Brazier helped popularise this cuisine.
Palais de justice historique de Lyon
  • 10m
I will show you the River Saône and the Palais de Justice de Lyon. I will introduce you to Lyon's history during World War II, when it was a key point for the Resistance. We will talk about Jean Moulin, a key figure of the French Resistance, and Klaus Barbie, the chief of the Gestapo, who was judged in this courthouse more than 30 years later!
La Place des Jacobins
  • 15m
I’ll take you through the beautiful squares of this renovated area, showcasing the new Lyon built in the 19th century for its wealthy residents. We’ll also have a chance to discuss what it’s like to live in Lyon today.
Grand Hotel Dieu
  • 10m
I will show you the Hôtel-Dieu of Lyon, which was a grand hospital for centuries. We’ll explore this impressive building, which has now been transformed into a mall.
La Place Bellecour
  • 10m
We’ll conclude the tour at Place Bellecour, one of Lyon’s main squares located in the city centre. I’ll reveal some hidden secrets of the square, and we’ll end by visiting the lesser-known statue honouring Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the Lyonnaise author of The Little Prince.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
    • Place Saint-Jean,
    • 69005, Lyon, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPlace Saint-Jean
    • Place Saint-Jean
    • 69005, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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