Private tour in Lyon Sophie N

The Green Highlights of Fourvière Hill

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Sophie N.

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Even if I was born in Britain I fell in love with the former 3 Gauls Capital 25 years ago after discovering the city by chance. How incredible! Travelling for 15 years all around the world as a flight attendant I decided to settle down in Lyon with my whole family in 2012. For 12 years now I have been welcoming and guiding many kind of visitors such as retired people, whole families or school groups of various ages and levels. As I can speak many differents foreign languages, it is a real pleasure for me to welcome English or German speaking travellers. And of course as a French citizen, my mother language is French. Guiding in Lyon offers a wonderfull opportunity to show aswell the extraordinary rich architecture since the Middle Ages, as to discover classical Fine-arts or modern museums. As the French capital of Gastronomy Lyon proposes an incredible range of fresh products and amazing restaurants. My major pleasure is to tell visitors the story of that typical regional tradition of gathering and eating together in our small "bouchons" restaurants. I am fond of sharing and transmitting my love for whatever makes France and especially Lyon such an amazing place to be! I can't wait meeting you soon. I passed my degree to become an international licensed tourist guide (card number GC1393024P) in 2012 at Marne-La-Vallée University (near Paris). With my degree I'm able to propose visits anywhere in France aswell in Lyon where I am settled now for 7 years as in Paris, a city I know much. I have a driving license since 1989 and able to guide driving if needed. As a former flight attendant I am skilled in providing first-aid help, which can be usefull in case of faintness. No restrictions concerning the visits I propose except my Private Tour in The Covered Market of Lyon not available on Mondays as many restaurants and shops have their day off.

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Overview of your Lyon tour

Beside the amazing Basilica of Fourvière, the hill is hiding the greenest area of the City! Dis you know that? This is precisely what I would like you to discover with me. In this private tour I propose you to feel how peaceful and secret that part of one of the most famous areas of the town is. Because here are located some of the eldest private houses and parks were some nons or famous widows decided to settle. . . . If you are fond of walking through endless parks, smelling extraordinary flowers breathing fresh air, listening to surprising anecdotes about the past of Fourvière, you cannot miss this charming tour on the eldest hill of Lyon!

Your Lyon tour itinerary

We will begin the tour nearby the basilica with some explanations about the actual strongest symbol of Lyon and the iron tower erected at the same period. From there we will enter a hidden park and walk on an extraordinary wooden bridge over a ravine. Then I will tell you about the huge religious buildings still standing. By the way we will be strolling along luxurious gardens surrounding. The green neighbourhood is also housing lots of unbelievable secrets. . . The tour will lead us after a long but peaceful journey to the famous Roman Theaters. I am totally flexible, so you can contact me for either any kind or questions nor suggestions.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a fully walking tour. However Public transportation will be fine to reach our meeting point. Use the funicular to reach the top of the Fourvière Hill. If you drive a private car, there is a on-street park.

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Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: I can pick you up at your hotel if you don't feel comfortable to use the public transportation.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
626502
Languages
English
French
German
Activity level
High
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Who is this private tour in Lyon best suited for?

This private tour in Lyon is perfect for those who love walking through lush parks, enjoying fresh air, and discovering hidden gems. It's ideal for travellers interested in history and anecdotes about the past of Fourvière Hill. If you want to connect with a local for deeper insights into one of Lyon's most famous areas, this tour is a great choice.

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