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Lyon: City Highlights Walking Tour

By Spyns Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$43 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • See Lyon's top sights
  • Native English speaker, Fluent in French
  • Fun and interactive tour
  • Two tour options (long/short distance and small/larger group size)
  • See locals-only hidden spots
Activity location
    • Lyon
    • Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Pl. Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France | Meet in St. Jean Square in front of St. Jean cathedral's main doors. Your guide(s) will arrive 3-5 mins before the tour starts. They will be wearing a red cap (Aidan/son) or red beret (Ryan/father).
    • Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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90-Minute Tour (French)
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • French

1.5 hours. Guided. 3.2 km walk (2-miles) includes St. Jean Cathedral, Vieux Lyon (old town), traboules (secret passageways), romantic Rose Tower, typical bouchons (Lyon bistros); the Saone river path, Grand Hôtel Dieux, and magnificent Place Bellecour.

Language options: French
Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
NZ$43.11 x 2 AdultsNZ$86.22

Total
Price is NZ$86.22
2-Hour Tour in French
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • French

2-hour guided tour. Max 10 guests. Walk 5 kms (3.1 miles). See: Place Bellecour; Fourvière Basilica; Roman Theatres; St. Jean cathedral; traboules (secret passages); Vieux (old) Lyon; river Saône; Place des Terreaux; Bartholdi Fountain; City Hall.

Language options: French
Starting time: 3:00 PM
Price details
NZ$74.47 x 2 AdultsNZ$148.94

Total
Price is NZ$148.94
Until Thu, 5 Mar
2-Hour Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

2-hour guided tour. Max 10 guests. Walk 5 kms (3.1 miles). See: Place Bellecour; Fourvière Basilica; Roman Theatres; St. Jean cathedral; traboules (secret passages); Vieux (old) Lyon; river Saône; Place Terreaux; Bartholdi Fountain; stunning City Hall.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
NZ$74.47 x 2 AdultsNZ$148.94

Total
Price is NZ$148.94

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour
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    Fourvière Funiculaire tickets (2-hour tour only)
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    Photo stops
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    Food
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    Drink

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People over 95 years

What you can expect

Join guide Aidan (son) or Ryan (father) for a relaxed and interactive tour of beautiful Lyon. Explore the city like a local while visiting some hidden gems. Two tour options: Option 1 join an intimate 2-hour small-group tour (max 10 guests distance 5 kms) to see Lyon's top 10 sights. Option 2 take a shorter 1.5 hour tour (max 18 guests distance 2 kms) to tick Lyon's top 5 sites off your bucket list. Aidan is a native French-speaker; also fluent in English. Aidan loves sharing about Lyon's rich history starting with its Roman origins, through the Renaissance silk trade, and the city's key role in World War II. Option 1 (max 10 guests) explore stunning Fourvière Basilica, the ancient Roman theatres, Vieux (old) Lyon, the traboules (secret medieval passageways), Place Bellecour (main city square), the river Saône, breathtaking Place des Terreaux, the Bartholdi fountain, Lyon's city hall, and the opera house. Total walking distance 5 kms (3.1 miles). Option 2 (max 18 guests) explore Vieux (old) Lyon, the traboules (secret medieval passageways), Place Bellecour (main city square), the river Saône, and the Hôtel Dieux (Lyon's imposing Renaissance hospital now hotel/shopping centre). Total walking distance 2 kms (1.2 miles). We also provide typical “bouchon” restaurant recommendations along the way. Canadian adventurers and guides, Aidan and Ryan have biked and eaten their way through most of France. All ages and physical abilities welcome. Book today!

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Lyon
    • Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Pl. Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France | Meet in St. Jean Square in front of St. Jean cathedral's main doors. Your guide(s) will arrive 3-5 mins before the tour starts. They will be wearing a red cap (Aidan/son) or red beret (Ryan/father).
    • Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Pl. Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France | Wait at the base of the statue of Louis XIV on horseback in the middle of the square. Stand facing the north side of the statue so you can see Louis' face straight on. Your guide will be on site 3-5 mins before departure. Look for a guide wearing a red cap (Aidan/son) or red beret (Ryan/father).
    • Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Pl. Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France | Wait at the base of the statue of Louis XIV on horseback in the middle of the square. Stand facing the north side of the statue so you can see Louis' face straight on. Your guide will be on site 3-5 mins before departure. Look for a guide wearing a red cap (Aidan/son) or red beret (Ryan/father).
    • Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France