Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour
4,9 (1034)2hLyon, France
From€5
HikingHistoricalCulture
Lyon Old Town Tour with Sightseeing Cruise Tickets
5(3 reviews)Lyon, France
3hDurationGerman, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel
About this experience
Join a private guide for a walking tour of Lyon's Old Town, where you will visit significant sites such as the Cathedral of St John the Baptist and Hôtel de Ville. The tour includes tickets for a 1-hour scenic cruise on the Saone River, providing a broader view of the city's landmarks. This experience is suitable for those interested in history and culture but may not be ideal for travelers who prefer a self-guided exploration. It is important to note that this tour combines walking with a cruise, allowing you to see more locations than a standard walking tour alone.
Itinerary
1
Place des Terreaux
2-hour walking tour led by a Professional Private Guide, and pre-booked tickets for a 1-hour river cruise with commentary. First, join our Local Expert on the streets of Lyon’s Old Town to discover its history and highlights. Start from Place des Terreaux and marvel at the Baroque, Rococo and Classical architecture of Hôtel de Ville (City Hall).
2
Vieux Lyon
explore Vieux Lyon, one of Europe’s largest Renaissance districts.
3
Rue Saint-Jean
troll down Rue Saint-Jean street, lined with charming shops, traditional bouchons (restaurants), and historic buildings. Discover Lyon's unique traboules, secret passageways that were once used by silk workers and played a crucial role during the French Resistance.
4
The Saone River
After exploring the city on foot, the guide will take you to the bank of the Saône river, where you'll board a sightseeing cruise and go on a 1-hour cruise! Enjoy an interesting and informative commentary as you sail through the city, admiring panoramic views of Lyon's skyline, including the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière perched atop Fourvière Hill. Glide past notable landmarks such as the Fresco "The library of the city", Fresque des Lyonnais, Les Subsistances and the National School Fine Arts De Lyon. You’ll see 3x more sights than during a regular walking tour, so book your spot now!
What's included / not included
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen languageWalking tour tailored to your pace and interestsTickets for a 1-hour river cruise with commentaryPrivate Walking Tour of Lyon's Old Town with Tickets for River Sightseeing CruiseHighlights and history of Lyon and its landmarks
Guide's service during the cruise (audio guide only)
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- Check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- This experience includes a guided 2-hour walking tour and pre-booked tickets for a 1-hour round-trip cruise with commentaries in French and English.
- In the sightseeing cruise information is also available for foreign visitors in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese.
- The guide will not join you for the cruise. You will be escorted all the way to the pier/dock and given a cruise ticket with all the necessary information.
- Bring warm, layered clothes as it will be cooler during the river cruise. There will be snacks and drinks available to purchase on board.
- For the best experience, we limit your group size to 1-25 people per guide. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups so the price will be higher.
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