Vieux Lyon Walking Tour

A guided tour around Lyon's medieval and Renaissance district and its history

4.8

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours
Service animals welcome

This walking tour will take you to discover the medieval and Renaissance quarter of Lyon. An expert guide will lead you through the most interesting points of this area and tell you about important episodes of its history.

During the guided tour, you will learn about the city's relationship with silk, Lyon's role during the World War II and its culinary culture. In addition, you will discover typical places such as the Bouchon, local restaurants, and the Traboules, hidden passageways difficult to spot for outsiders.

The itinerary of this tour will give you the opportunity to admire the cathedral and its astronomical clock, the Tour Rose, an emblematic silk shop and the courthouse where the trial of Klaus Barbie took place. The tour will end in the modern centre, where you will get to visit the Théâtre des Celestins and the Hôtel Dieu.

What's included

  • Guide services

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Pickup
    • Breakfast
    • Tips (EUR 5–10 recommended)

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to pushchairs/prams
    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transport links nearby

    Health & safety

    • Suitable for all fitness levels

    Languages spoken by guide

    English

    Additional information

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

    Operated by Free Tour Lyon

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Place Saint-Jean, Lyon, 69005
    Please arrive at the listed address at 10:00. Meet your guide next to the statue of St. John, in the middle of the square. Your guide will be holding a sign.
    End point
    Place de l'Hôpital, Lyon, 69002

    User ratings

    4.8Exceptional(194 reviews)
    Good value
    4.8
    Facilities
    4.7
    Quality of service
    4.8
    Ease of access
    4.8

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