Private tour in Lyon Maicon S

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Base cost of tour
  • $ 279 USD

"Old Town" of Lyon - Express Walking Tour

Tour #1052231
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Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 10 people

2 hours

Walking

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Lyon tour:

The "Old Town" of Lyon, with its magnificent Saint John's Cathedral, built between the 12th and 15th Century in authentic gothic style, was one the most important religious, cultural and economic centers in the Kingdom of France and Europe during the Middle-Ages and Renaissance period. It is also one of France's oldest districts. This unique ensemble was saved from destruction in the 1960's by the French Minister of Culture André Malraux, and it's today part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. During this tour, alongside its picturesque cobblestones streets, we will discover the secret passageways called "Traboules", visit hidden courtyards, as well as old palaces and museums gifted with rich local architecture. Besides, this tour will also offer you a better understanding of some local traditions and historical events which solidified the city's reputation, such as Lyon's gastronomy (including the well known restaurants called "Bouchon" and the famous Praline cake), the silk industry, the WW2 and much more.

Your Lyon tour itinerary

Suggested meeting point: In front of "Vieux-Lyon" metro station, or at Saint John's Square just in front of the great Saint John's Cathedral. - After visiting and admiring Saint John's Cathedral, we will explore the area: · The Imposing "Court of Justice" in Greco-Roman style. · The charming and picturesque narrow streets and secret passageways: "The famous TRABOULES". · The old palaces with rich local architecture. · The traditional restaurant "Les Bouchons de Lyon". · The Silk heritage of a city which was once the Silk capital in Europe. - You will also taste the delicious and famous "Pralines cake" in the shop "Saint-Jean Délices" or in "Pralinus", the best two pastry shops in the District. - The tour ends at "Place du Change", in the heart of Old Town, where I can give you some tips on how to enjoy the area, giving also directions to return to your hotel, or even kindly accompany yourself to the starting point of our visit. This itinerary can be customized to best meet your preferences.

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

Walking Tour

What's included
  • Other
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. This is a walking tour, but you may need to get a metro to get to the meeting point, or you can simply walk as the area we are going to visit is very close to the city center. A single ticket for public transportation (metro, bus, tramway) costs 2 EUR.
  • Public Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: At the main entrance of "Vieux-Lyon" metro station. Address: 4 Avenue du Doyenné - 69005 Lyon

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

City Highlights

Languages
Fluent

Portuguese

Fluent

Italian

Fluent

French

Fluent

English

Activity level
Minimal
5

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    Duration:

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    Transportation:

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    $ 279 USD

    Book with a 20% deposit!

    Size:

    up to 10 people

    Duration:

    2 hours

    Transportation:

    Walking

    Party Size:

    1

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    Select tour start time

    View our Cancellation policy

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