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Free tour

Uncover Lyon's History and Must-Sees with a Lyonnais!

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Guru: Quentin
Quality Verified Registered on July 07, 2024

Hi! I'm French and have lived in Lyon for most of my life. I love sharing my culture and history with visitors. In addition to giving tours, I'm an author and illustrator of historical comics, which allows me to offer a unique perspective on history, art, and the French lifestyle. And don't worry—jokes are included at no extra charge!

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

 

    🔥 An Authentic Tour of Lyon! 


Hi!
I’m Quentin, a Lyonnais passionate about sharing French culture and history with foreigners.  We’ll chat, have fun, and I’ll take you to Lyon's hidden secrets and must-see spots. 

 

✅ We will visit what I consider the must-see sights of Lyon.
📜 Lyon has a rich history, from its time as the Gauls' capital in the Roman Empire to its role in WWII and its European influence during the Renaissance.
💥 I will take time to show you what it’s really like to live in Lyon, sharing my personal insights along the way .
🤡 This tour is suitable for all ages, and I will do my best to entertain everyone.


🧑‍🤝‍🧑 If you're a couple or a group, you only need to book for one person, and everyone can still join!

 
🌧️ If it rains, the tour will still go ahead, and I’ll bring some umbrellas for you.
❌If you prefer to cancel for any reason, no problem :) Please just let me know before we start! 


    🤓 What Will You Discover?

🏺 Ancient Beginnings: Explore Lyon’s origins as Lugdunum, the vibrant capital of Roman Gaul.

🏰 Renaissance and Silk industry: Learn about the Italian influences on Lyon’s architecture and culture, the silk industry, and the Canuts' struggles that inspired Karl Marx and modern socialism.

🕵️ War and Resistance: Uncover Lyon’s role during the Nazi occupation. The arrest of the Resistance leader Jean Moulin and the trial of Klaus Barbie, the infamous Gestapo officer.

🍽️ Culinary Revolution: Discover how Lyon earned its reputation as the culinary capital of France.

🔍 Secret Pathways: Explore hidden passages used by silk workers and Resistance fighters during WWII.  

 🤴 Culture and art : Did you know that Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of Le Petit Prince, was from Lyon ?


    💁‍♂️ Additional informations

🥗 You will end the tour in the perfect spot to easily reach any place to eat. I will help you find something that suits you (Bouchon Lyonnais, street food, Asian district, French fusion restaurant, etc.).
 
🕐 The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
 
Join us and you’ll be able to tell your friends that you indeed visited Lyon ! 

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Pl. Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France
    Pl. Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France
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    Meet me at Place Saint-Jean, in front of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral. I’ll be standing by the small fountain in the center of the square, wearing a blue beret and holding a sign that says "Free Tour."

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Saint-Jean
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Lyons Cathedral
  • 3
    Outside visit
    La Longue Traboule
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Quai Romain Rolland
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Pont Alphonse Juin
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Place des Jacobins
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Place Bellecour
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Statue de Saint-Exupéry

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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