Free tour

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

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Lyon

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English and French

Guru: Bertrand

PRO

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Registered on 19 December 2024

Bonjour ! I'm Bertrand — a proudly French actor and visual artist, born and raised in Lyon. I'm fluent in 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇮🇹. 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:

Lyons Cathedral

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.

Outside visit

Passerelle du Palais de Justice

Famous pedestrian bridge with a picturesque view

Outside visit

Rue du Bœuf

How the consequences of the French Revolution lead Lyon to become the World Capital of the Cuisine

Outside visit

La Longue Traboule

Secret passage that had a major role in the development of the city during the Middle Ages

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.