Free tour

The Full Story of Lyon and Its Must-See With a Local! 🧵🎨🌟

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Lyon

Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Quentin

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Registered on 7 July 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!

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.

🏺 Fall of Lugdunum: Once a key city of the Roman Empire, learn about it's dramatic decline.
🍅 Farmer Markets: Explore the rich diversity of local products.

🎭 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 do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).