Lyon: Private Historic Guided Tour
Lyon is one of the largest cities of France and is known for its historical and architectural landmarks. In this tour, you will have the chance to visit the famous ancient Lyon, a place full of secrets paths and historical buildings.
- 2 hours
- Mobile voucher
Lyon is one of the largest cities of France and is known for its historical and architectural landmarks. In this tour, you will have the chance to visit the famous ancient Lyon, a place full of secrets paths and historical buildings.
First, you will enjoy a panorama of the city from the Parc des Hauteurs before going to the Basilica Notre Dame de Fourvière dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Next stop will be a landmark of Ancient Lyon and its traboules (narrow and secrets paths), the Maison du Chamarrier. After that, Lyon Cathedral will catch your interest with its astronomical clock and its archeological garden. The Maison des Avocats and the Cour of Appeal of Lyon will show you two different types of architecture.
Finally, you will stop by the Maison Thomassin, a landmark of the Old Town and one of its oldest buildings. This tour will be a nice promenade in a unique history!
Guide options
- Tour guide (English, French)
Prices
Included
- Private Tour Guide
Tips
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Route
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Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
Close to the Parc des Hauteurs, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is an impressive mix of Romanesque and Byzantine architecture. It overlooks the city of Lyon for a long time and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Indeed, as the bubonic plague was doing a lot of damage in Europe in 1643, it is said that the Virgin Mary saved the city of Lyon from the disease. To thank her miracle, a bell tower topped with a gilded statue of the Virgin Mary has been made. The indoor of the Basilica is stunning, composed of mosaics and magnificent stained glass.
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Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Also known as Lyon Cathedral, the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon is a Roman Catholic church and a landmark of the city. The building is standing since the 15th century. The indoor and the outdoor of the Cathedral are stunning. The apse and choir are of Romanesque design when the nave and façade are of the Gothic style. The church contains many beautiful pieces like two crosses from the 13th century and the famous Lyon Astronomical Clock from the 14th century.
Location
Start point
Meeting point
You must make your own way to the start point
Start points:
- At the Equestrian statue of King Louis XIV on Place Bellecour, the Tour Guide shall be waiting with a Signboard. - Place Bellecour