Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour
4,9 (1034)2hLyon, France
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Lyon WWII and Resistance Tour with Audio Guide
4.5(10 reviews)Lyon, France
3h30DurationGerman, English, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Participate in a self-guided audio tour of Lyon, focusing on the city's significance during World War II and the resistance movement. This experience is suitable for history enthusiasts and those interested in the stories of courage from this era. It may not be ideal for individuals seeking a guided group experience or those with mobility issues, as the tour involves walking through various urban sites. The tour includes visits to key locations such as Rue Victor-Hugo, Place Bellecour, and the CHRD Lyon. You will explore the Cour des Voraces and see notable sites like Saint-Nizier Church and Hôtel de Ville. The audio guide provides insight into the historical context of these locations and the individuals who fought against Nazi occupation. The tour does not include a live guide or transportation, so be prepared to navigate the city on foot.
Itinerary
1
Centre D'histoire De La Resistance Et De La Deportation
The CHRD honors Lyon’s role in the Resistance, housed in the former Gestapo HQ. It preserves testimonies, artifacts, and stories of courage, defiance, and the fight for justice during WWII.
2
Place Carnot
Place Carnot’s Monument aux Morts honors Lyon’s fallen heroes of both World Wars and the Resistance. A site of remembrance, it’s central to Liberation Day and VE Day commemorations.
3
Rue Victor Hugo
Rue Victor-Hugo, now a lively shopping street, was once a vital artery for the Resistance where secret messages, whispered plans, and quiet courage helped fight Nazi occupation in the heart of Lyon.
4
Place Bellecour
Place Bellecour, Lyon’s central square, was once a key site of WWII occupation, arrests, and secret Resistance activity. Today, it stands as a vibrant tribute to the city’s enduring fight for freedom.
5
La Place des Jacobins
Place des Jacobins: once a Resistance hub, now a peaceful square honoring secret wartime bravery, underground presses, and heroic acts of rescue and defiance in Lyon’s Ainay Quarter.
6
Place des Terreaux
Place des Terreaux blends beauty with history, once a covert hub for Resistance fighters, now a vibrant square echoing Lyon’s past of courage, secret presses, and silent defiance.
7
Fontaine Burdeau
A quiet fountain with wartime scars, honoring Auguste Burdeau and Lyon’s resilience, where even a missing statue tells a story of memory, loss, and the city’s enduring spirit.
8
Amphitheater of the Three Gauls
The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls echoes ancient Rome, Christian martyrdom, and Lyon’s spirit of resistance, standing as a timeless witness to faith, courage, and defiance.
9
Traboule et Cour des Voraces
Cour des Voraces is a powerful symbol of Lyon’s spirit, from silk worker revolts to WWII Resistance. Its stairway and traboule served as escape routes and secret strongholds.
What's included / not included
Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spotsAudio Guide30+ narration points of popular locations in LyonAccess to Self Lyon WWII & Resistance Full-Day Walking Tour on "Trippy Tour Guide" AppFully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
Meals
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Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller reviews
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