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Free tour

⭐ The soul of Lyon : Culture, History and Secrets with a cheeky Lyon-born artist ⭐

4.93
Excellent(107)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English
Guru: Bertrand
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Registered on 19 December 2024
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Bonjour ! I'm Bertrand — a proudly French actor and visual artist, born and raised in Lyon. I'm also a passionate professional guide and storyteller, and I've designed this journey to dive into Lyon's rich history. Let me share with you the city's secrets and treasures, all seen through a playful French eye!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

✅ — ❤️‍🔥 A 360° dive into the city's soul  — cuisine, architecture, history, social life and beyond
✅ — 😀 Entertaining atmosphere — enjoy my casual and cheeky style of tour guiding
✅ — 🔍 Serious and documented information — ask me anything! I'm a history expert and culture enthusiast
✅ — ✨ Iconic views and secret passages — the best of the UNESCO-protected area is yours to enjoy


BE MY GUEST AND GET IT ALL! ⭐
🐓 A peaceful and crowd-free tour, specially designed to avoid rush hours
💚 My designer’s notebook featuring the best slide graphics to guide my presentation
🍿 Top quality storytelling with a local comedian
🗝️ Access to the secret passages and their magnificent architecture
📍 True local experience: 200% LYON, 0% PARIS


2000+ YEARS OF HISTORY ⭐
🏛️ Back to the Roman time, when everything began
🏰 The Medieval period and the Renaissance, when kings and queens elevated Lyon as a major european center
⚙️ The glorious rebellious soul of the silk workers during the Industrial Revolution
💥 World War I & II and their consequences
🕯️ Origins of the Festival of Lights


FOOD, FOOD, FOOD !! ⭐
🍲
Learn the history of our prestigious food culture
🍴 Get to know the best traditional dishes and specialities of the region
📝 A list of recommendations : restaurants, boulangeries, wine bars etc.


FEEL RIGHT AT HOME ⭐
⚜️ Get to meet a genuinely local, proud-born guide
🥖 Get the best advice for the rest of your stay
😂 Enjoy the cheeky and playful touch of french humour


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Place Saint-Jean, Lyon, France
By the fountain in the middle of the Saint-Jean square, in front of the Cathedral. I will have a white t-shirt with a logo on a wire hanger.
1
Outside visit
Passerelle du Palais de Justice
Famous pedestrian bridge with a picturesque view
2
Outside visit
Rue du Bœuf
How the consequences of the French Revolution lead Lyon to become the World Capital of the Cuisine
3
Outside visit
La Longue Traboule
Secret passage that had a major role in the development of the city during the Middle Ages
Tour map

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).

Tour reviews

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Professionalism
4.97
Fun
4.86
Communication
4.94
Quality
4.92
Route
4.86

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
⭐ The soul of Lyon : Culture, History and Secrets with a cheeky Lyon-born artist ⭐
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