Free tour

❤️‍🔥 Alternative Lyon with a local Artist - Rebels, Street Art & Mysteries ❤️‍🔥

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Excellent(54)

Lyon

Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Languages: English

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 rebellious soul — street art, history, social life, mysteries 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 art enthusiast

✅ — ✨ Iconic views and secret passages — the best of the UNESCO-protected area is yours to enjoy

Let's meet! Underground vibes, street art, radical stories — welcome to the hill that doesn’t follow the rules!

Immerse yourself in a playful journey through the chaos of French history — from Roman times to today — that has shaped Lyon’s landscape and spirit. As we explore the Croix-Rousse hillside, take in breathtaking panoramas, vibrant street art, and the essence of what Lyon is all about. Uncover the roots of its prestigious silk tradition and catch the lingering scent of ancient workers’ riots hidden in secret passageways. The tour ends in the city center

Attention : There are some stairs going up the hill, but also a lot going down. The tour might not be suitable for persons with reduced mobility.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Place Sathonay

I will be on the Sathonay square, with a white-t-shirt on a wire hanger, near the statue.

Outside visit

Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules

Uncover ancient legends and echoes of Lyon's Roman past.

Outside visit

Impasse Fernand Rey

Outside visit

Montée des Carmélites

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.