Must-See in Lyon

Overview

If you stay in Lyon only for a weekend and you don’t want to miss anything, this tour is for you! Discover most of the monuments you can't miss during your trip in Lyon. Starting in Place Bellecour, we will discover the emblematic squares and streets of the peninsula : Place des Célestins and place des Jacobins. Then, we will cross the Saône river to wander in the Old-Lyon, this very well preserved Renaissance neighborhood. Immerge in the buzzing streets and explore the famous traboules! Back on the peninsula, we will discover the edge of the slopes of Croix-Rousse hill. This represents the life of the Canuts, the silk workers. The tour ends in Place des Terreaux to enjoy the City Hall square.

Itinerary

1. Place Bellecour

   Place Bellecour is the most emblematic city square of Lyon

   · Non-stop passage

2. Place des Celestins

   We can see the Celestin's theater

   · Non-stop passage

3. La Place des Jacobins

   The fontain was created by Gaspard André

   · Non-stop passage

4. Vieux Lyon

   Renaissance neighborhood and traboules

   · 1 h

5. Fresque des Lyonnais

   Massive trompe-l'œil, this mural respresents many celebrities that were born in Lyon

   · Non-stop passage

6. Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules

   Roman remains when Lyon was called Lugdunum

   · Non-stop passage

7. Montee De La Grande Cote

   Street giving access to Croix-Rousse. We will be at the edge of the slopes hill to visit traboules and passages

   · Non-stop passage

8. Place des Terreaux

   Our last stop will be the city hall square

   · Non-stop passage

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 10 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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