Lyon Big Traboules and Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour
by Konstantin Masajlo
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$150.84Overview
This private guided walking tour in Lyon lasts two to three hours and includes a local guide. The tour begins with a 10-minute stop to observe a variety of French architectural styles. Next, participants spend 30 minutes exploring medieval architecture and the city's big traboules, which are secret passageways used historically for practical and strategic purposes. Another 30 minutes are dedicated to walking through medieval streets while hearing stories about Lyon’s darker past, including historical events connected to these traboules. The guide then explains for 20 minutes why Lyon is called the "City of Light." The final 30 minutes offer a perspective on the city as seen through the eyes of a resident from the ancient Roman Empire. The route covers both the large traboules and smaller, lesser-known passages, connecting these features to the little stories from Lyon’s past. The starting time and location are arranged individually to suit participant preferences. Food, drinks, and souvenirs are not included in the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
French architecture viewing
Spend about 10 minutes admiring a diverse range of French architectural styles.
10 min
Medieval architecture and hidden traboules
Explore medieval architectural features and enter secret passageways called traboules during a 30-minute stop, preserving their mysterious nature.
30 min
Medieval streets and dark stories
Walk through medieval streets for 30 minutes while listening to stories about the darker events in Lyon’s history.
30 min
Explanation of Lyon’s nickname
Learn over 20 minutes why Lyon is known as the "City of Light."
20 min
Roman Empire perspective of Lyon
Spend 30 minutes seeing Lyon as it was during the Roman Empire from a citizen’s point of view.
30 min
Meeting point
Statue of Louis XIV
End point
Statue of Louis XIV
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Lyon
- Lyon 2-Hour English Guided Walking Tour of Place des Terreaux, Croix-Rousse, Traboules and Vieux Lyon
- Lyon Food Tour at Sunset - A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
- Northern Rhône Valley Full-Day Wine Tour from Lyon
- Lyon 2-Hour Electric Bike Tour with Local Guide
Lyon Big Traboules and Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour
by Konstantin Masajlo
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$150.84Overview
This private guided walking tour in Lyon lasts two to three hours and includes a local guide. The tour begins with a 10-minute stop to observe a variety of French architectural styles. Next, participants spend 30 minutes exploring medieval architecture and the city's big traboules, which are secret passageways used historically for practical and strategic purposes. Another 30 minutes are dedicated to walking through medieval streets while hearing stories about Lyon’s darker past, including historical events connected to these traboules. The guide then explains for 20 minutes why Lyon is called the "City of Light." The final 30 minutes offer a perspective on the city as seen through the eyes of a resident from the ancient Roman Empire. The route covers both the large traboules and smaller, lesser-known passages, connecting these features to the little stories from Lyon’s past. The starting time and location are arranged individually to suit participant preferences. Food, drinks, and souvenirs are not included in the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
French architecture viewing
Spend about 10 minutes admiring a diverse range of French architectural styles.
10 min
Medieval architecture and hidden traboules
Explore medieval architectural features and enter secret passageways called traboules during a 30-minute stop, preserving their mysterious nature.
30 min
Medieval streets and dark stories
Walk through medieval streets for 30 minutes while listening to stories about the darker events in Lyon’s history.
30 min
Explanation of Lyon’s nickname
Learn over 20 minutes why Lyon is known as the "City of Light."
20 min
Roman Empire perspective of Lyon
Spend 30 minutes seeing Lyon as it was during the Roman Empire from a citizen’s point of view.
30 min
Meeting point
Statue of Louis XIV
End point
Statue of Louis XIV
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Lyon
- Lyon 2-Hour English Guided Walking Tour of Place des Terreaux, Croix-Rousse, Traboules and Vieux Lyon
- Lyon Food Tour at Sunset - A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
- Northern Rhône Valley Full-Day Wine Tour from Lyon
- Lyon 2-Hour Electric Bike Tour with Local Guide