Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour
4,9 (1034)2hLyon, France
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HikingCultureHistorical
Private Tour of Lyon's Fourvière and Croix-Rousse Hills
4.8(15 reviews)Lyon, France
2h30DurationEnglish, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel
About this experience
This private tour takes you through Lyon's historic hills, Fourvière and Croix-Rousse, revealing the city's significant past. The experience is suitable for individuals or small groups interested in the cultural and historical aspects of Lyon. The tour includes visits to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Roman ruins like the ancient theater, and the traboules of Croix-Rousse, as well as insights into the silk workers' history and local street art. It is important to note that this tour involves walking through hilly terrain, and participants should be prepared for a moderate level of physical activity.
Itinerary
1
Opera National de Lyon
The Opéra Nouvel (Nouvel Opera House) in Lyon, France is the home of the Opéra National de Lyon. The original opera house was re-designed by the distinguished French architect, Jean Nouvel between 1985 and 1993 in association with the agency of scenography dUCKS scéno and the acoustician Peutz. Serge Dorny was appointed general director in 2003.
2
La Croix-Rousse
La Croix-Rousse is a hill 254 metres (833 ft) high in the city of Lyon, France, as well as the name of a neighborhood located on this hill. The neighborhood is divided into les pentes (slopes, belonging to the city's 1st arrondissement) and le plateau (atop the hill, part of the 4th arrondissement). The name "La Croix-Rousse" ('the russet/red cross') comes from a reddish-brown stone cross erected there in the 16th century.
3
Jardin des Chartreux - Clos St Benoit
The Jardin des Chartreux is a Lyon park of about one hectare. Located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse, it is crossed by the passage Gonin, pedestrian path, which connects the course of General Giraud, that the garden runs between the rise of Muette and the place Rouville, at St. Vincent's wharf.
4
Colline de Fourviere
Fourvière is a district of Lyon, France, a hill immediately west of the old part of the town, rising from the river Saône. Fourviere is the site of the original Roman settlement of Lugdunum (43 BC). On the south side of Fourvière are the vast ruins of Roman Baths, partially intact ruins of a Roman Theatre (15 BC) and a 2nd Century Roman Odéon rediscovered in the 20th century and now home to a museum as well as a series of concerts and operas throughout the summer.
5
Amphitheater of the Three Gauls
The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls (French: Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules) of Lugdunum (Lyon) was part of the federal sanctuary of the three Gauls dedicated to the cult of Rome and Augustus celebrated by the 60 Gallic tribes when they gathered at Lugdunum. In 1961, it was classified as monument historique.
6
Theatres Romains de Fourviere
The Ancient Theatre of Fourvière (French: Théâtre antique de Lyon) is a Roman theatre in Lyon, France. It was built on the hill of Fourvière, which is located in the center of the Roman city.
What's included / not included
Entry or admission fee
No mandatory in-destination costs – all fees are included in the tour price
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Good to know
- Animals or pets allowed
- Discover Lyon through its hills
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