Small Group Walking Guided Tour of Lyon
Lyon, France
Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 3 hours
This 3 hour small group walking tour with a local guide is one of the best ways to visit Lyon and learn about the Lyonnais culture. Start the tour by visiting the Bellecour Square surrounding monuments. Continue to the UNESCO world heritage peninsula along the banks of the rivers, immerse yourself in the old town atmosphere and follow your guide through secret alleys. Walk up to the Basilique of Notre Dame de Fourviere and Roman theater or opt to take one of the oldest funiculars in Europe. Enjoy a pleasant walk through the park to visit the painted walls followed by a food tasting with typical local products. See the Jacobins monument and finish up where you started.
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This 3 hour small group walking tour with a local guide is one of the best ways to visit Lyon and learn about the Lyonnais culture. Start the tour by visiting the Bellecour Square surrounding monuments. Continue to the UNESCO world heritage peninsula along the banks of the rivers, immerse yourself in the old town atmosphere and follow your guide through secret alleys. Walk up to the Basilique of Notre Dame de Fourviere and Roman theater or opt to take one of the oldest funiculars in Europe. Enjoy a pleasant walk through the park to visit the painted walls followed by a food tasting with typical local products. See the Jacobins monument and finish up where you started.Meet your English-speaking guide at the Bellecour square and start the tour by observing the square monuments: the Basilique, the statue of king Louis XIV and the statue of Antoine de Saint Exupery. If you want, you can take a ride on the big wheel (not included). Walk along the pedestrianized shopping streets to the place de la Republique square. Continue to the statue of Jacobins and then to the Soane river. Amble along the river banks to explore the UNESCO world heritage old town. Stop at the St Jean Cathedral and archeological gardens.
Visit some famous alleys and head for the funicular (ticket not included) to see the Roman theater ruins and the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere. There, you will have the opportunity to take some photos of magnificent views of Lyon. Then, head off to the Croix Rousse neighborhood by funicular/metro (not included). Explore the Big Rock and Painted Walls and absorb the atmosphere of the hidden alleys of the hill of the silk workers. Have some food tasting with local products as Lyon's typical meats, sausage, paté, pies and hams at a famous delicatessen.
Finally, your tour end when you will return to Bellecour Place.
Visit some famous alleys and head for the funicular (ticket not included) to see the Roman theater ruins and the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere. There, you will have the opportunity to take some photos of magnificent views of Lyon. Then, head off to the Croix Rousse neighborhood by funicular/metro (not included). Explore the Big Rock and Painted Walls and absorb the atmosphere of the hidden alleys of the hill of the silk workers. Have some food tasting with local products as Lyon's typical meats, sausage, paté, pies and hams at a famous delicatessen.
Finally, your tour end when you will return to Bellecour Place.
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