Lyon 2-Hour English Guided Walking Tour of Place des Terreaux, Croix-Rousse, Traboules and Vieux Lyon
by Free Tour Lyon
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€10Overview
The tour starts at 10:00 AM at Place des Terreaux with about ten minutes spent viewing the Hôtel de Ville, the courtyard of the Museum of Fine Arts if it is open, and the Bartholdi Fountain. The group then walks to the Croix-Rousse neighborhood, spending around fifteen minutes exploring this historic area once known for its silk industry. Next, the tour visits several Traboules, the hidden passageways in Vieux Lyon, for about fifteen minutes. Afterward, the group spends ten minutes in Passage Thiaffait, which contains the Village des Createurs, a creative business space. The tour continues with a five-minute stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Amphitheater of the Three Gauls. Participants then spend five minutes viewing the Fresque des Lyonnais mural, which depicts famous people from Lyon. The group passes by the gothic Eglise Saint-Paul, spending about three minutes there, before entering Vieux Lyon's old Jewish quarter for ten minutes, including its courtyards. If accessible, the tour visits the courtyard of the Lyon History Museum for five minutes. The walk concludes with a ten-minute stroll along Rue Saint-Jean, passing busy streets and additional hidden courtyards. The entire walking tour lasts about two hours. All fees and taxes are included. Lunch is not included and is optional after the tour. The tour is conducted in English.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Place des Terreaux
The tour visits the main town square of Lyon.
10 min
Musee des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
If the museum is open, the group sees the courtyard of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
5 min
La Croix-Rousse
The tour explores Croix-Rousse, the historic neighborhood where silk workers once lived and worked.
15 min
Traboules du Vieux Lyon
Several traboules, which are hidden passageways in Vieux Lyon, are visited during the walk.
15 min
Passage Thiaffait
The group visits Passage Thiaffait, which includes the Village des Createurs, a creative business incubator.
10 min
Amphitheater of the Three Gauls
Participants view one of the best city overlooks, looking down on the old Amphitheater of the Three Gauls.
5 min
Fresque des Lyonnais
The tour will see the fresco painting that features all the famous people born in Lyon.
5 min
Eglise Saint-Paul
The group passes by the gothic-style Eglise Saint-Paul church.
3 min
Vieux Lyon
The tour explores the old Jewish quarter of Vieux Lyon, including its courtyards.
10 min
Musee d'Histoire de Lyon
If accessible, the group visits the courtyard of the Lyon History Museum.
5 min
Rue Saint-Jean
The walk continues along Rue Saint-Jean, the main street of Vieux Lyon, with stops at several hidden courtyards.
10 min
Meeting point
This tour starts at 10:00 am on Place des Terreaux. I will be standing next to the entrance to the Fine Arts Museum with a sign in my hands.
End point
We will finish in the heart of Vieux Lyon, the old town.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lyon 2-Hour English Guided Walking Tour of Place des Terreaux, Croix-Rousse, Traboules and Vieux Lyon
by Free Tour Lyon
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€10Overview
The tour starts at 10:00 AM at Place des Terreaux with about ten minutes spent viewing the Hôtel de Ville, the courtyard of the Museum of Fine Arts if it is open, and the Bartholdi Fountain. The group then walks to the Croix-Rousse neighborhood, spending around fifteen minutes exploring this historic area once known for its silk industry. Next, the tour visits several Traboules, the hidden passageways in Vieux Lyon, for about fifteen minutes. Afterward, the group spends ten minutes in Passage Thiaffait, which contains the Village des Createurs, a creative business space. The tour continues with a five-minute stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Amphitheater of the Three Gauls. Participants then spend five minutes viewing the Fresque des Lyonnais mural, which depicts famous people from Lyon. The group passes by the gothic Eglise Saint-Paul, spending about three minutes there, before entering Vieux Lyon's old Jewish quarter for ten minutes, including its courtyards. If accessible, the tour visits the courtyard of the Lyon History Museum for five minutes. The walk concludes with a ten-minute stroll along Rue Saint-Jean, passing busy streets and additional hidden courtyards. The entire walking tour lasts about two hours. All fees and taxes are included. Lunch is not included and is optional after the tour. The tour is conducted in English.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Place des Terreaux
The tour visits the main town square of Lyon.
10 min
Musee des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
If the museum is open, the group sees the courtyard of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
5 min
La Croix-Rousse
The tour explores Croix-Rousse, the historic neighborhood where silk workers once lived and worked.
15 min
Traboules du Vieux Lyon
Several traboules, which are hidden passageways in Vieux Lyon, are visited during the walk.
15 min
Passage Thiaffait
The group visits Passage Thiaffait, which includes the Village des Createurs, a creative business incubator.
10 min
Amphitheater of the Three Gauls
Participants view one of the best city overlooks, looking down on the old Amphitheater of the Three Gauls.
5 min
Fresque des Lyonnais
The tour will see the fresco painting that features all the famous people born in Lyon.
5 min
Eglise Saint-Paul
The group passes by the gothic-style Eglise Saint-Paul church.
3 min
Vieux Lyon
The tour explores the old Jewish quarter of Vieux Lyon, including its courtyards.
10 min
Musee d'Histoire de Lyon
If accessible, the group visits the courtyard of the Lyon History Museum.
5 min
Rue Saint-Jean
The walk continues along Rue Saint-Jean, the main street of Vieux Lyon, with stops at several hidden courtyards.
10 min
Meeting point
This tour starts at 10:00 am on Place des Terreaux. I will be standing next to the entrance to the Fine Arts Museum with a sign in my hands.
End point
We will finish in the heart of Vieux Lyon, the old town.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.