Free tour

Best of Lyon! 🧵🎨🌟

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Lyon

Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Languages:

Guru: Quentin

PRO

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Registered on 7 July 2024

Hi! I was born and raised in Paris, and I’m passionate about sharing the culture, history, and everyday life of my city with visitors. Alongside guiding, I’m an author and illustrator of historical comics — which gives me a unique, visual way of bringing history and the French lifestyle to life. And don’t worry — jokes are always included at no extra charge!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

👋 Bonjour, I'm Quentin!
I’m a local guide passionate about sharing French culture and history. I created this tour to be able to go through ALL Lyon’s areas.

🌟 Explore the places that shaped Lyon’s soul

🤡 The most fun way to visit Lyon — for all ages!
💥 Experience the city like a local, with insider tips.
🌍 Meet new friends from around the world.

🌧️ If it rains, the tour will still go ahead, and I’ll bring some umbrellas for you.

🏔️ Enjoy stunning views as we go from the hilltop to the city center. We only go down but there are stairs, text me if you’re concerned!

🤓 Come as a tourist, leave as a local!

🔍 Secret Pathways once used by silk workers to transport fabrics to the city.
👗Learn about the invention of the first automatic loom! 💥Leading to the revolts that inspired modern socialism.
🎨 Fresque des Lyonnais: A mural representing the most famous Lyonnais.
🕵️ Resistance: Learn about the dramatic story of the resistance leader Jean Moulin.

🏺 Origins of Lyon: Once a key city of the Roman Empire.

🎭 A hub of creativity with street art, galleries, and theaters.

🧑‍🎨 Did you know the Bartholdi Fountain was meant to face the city hall? I’m not even talking about the one in Lyon…

😋 You will end the tour in the perfect spot to easily reach any place to eat.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

9 Mnt de la Grande-Côte, 69001 Lyon, France

📍 9 Montée de la Grande-Côte, 69001 Lyon Right in front of a beautiful view on the city! There is also a cafe called Barabaar on the square :) 🚇 How to Get There: Take the C Line of the subway from the city center (Hotel de Ville) in the direction of Cuire and get off at Croix-Rousse metro station (2 stops). Then you can walk 2 minutes down the street! ⚠️ I recommend taking the subway—it’s a hill, and walking up can take longer than expected. Don’t worry, we’ll walk down from there! 👋 How to Spot Me: I’ll be right there wearing a beret and holding a notebook.

Outside visit

Croix-Rousse

Outside visit

Traboule et Cour des Voraces

Outside visit

Place Chardonnet

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.