Highlights of Lyon
Lyon, France
From USD 62.14
Office phone number: +33 631 907 752
Highlights of Lyon
Lyon, France
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Ready to experience the best of Lyon along with a few, unique hidden gems? Join us for a historical walk around the city where you’ll see and learn about Renaissance architecture, taste a local treat, discover the narrow traboules of Lyon (secret passages), and hear some surprising facts and stories from your local guide.
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Highlights
- Discover Lyon and its history alongside a local guide
- Explore Europe’s largest UNESCO-listed Renaissance quarter
- Walk through the traboules (secret passages) of the old town
- Visit the beautiful Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere
- Enjoy a local sweet treat
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- Your tour visits several UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Lyon, giving you a sense of the city's rich history, as well as supporting local cultural heritage.
- As part of your tour you visit a small, locally owned sweetshop to taste a typical local treat made by the woman who has owned the shop for about 18 years .This shop is quite small so people might not even notice it if it wasn't pointed out by your local guide.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
Fontaine Bartholdi, 1st district , Lyon.
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- Starting time: 3.30 PM
- Ending point:
Close to the restaurant Le Panier de Chef 35 Rue Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon.
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Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 1 snack, 1 ticket to the funicular
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide
Before we set off to explore Lyon, your local guide will get you acquainted with the city and tell you a bit about its past and present, customs, and festivities. Then we’ll have a sneak peek at a surprisingly beautiful hall hidden behind one of the busiest squares in the city.
After crossing the river Saône, we’ll head to Europe’s largest UNESCO-listed Renaissance quarter. While wandering along the charming, cobbled streets admiring medieval architecture, you’ll learn about the legendary past of this important settlement that once attracted famous families like the Medicis.
After tasting a local treat in a small sweet shop, you’ll discover a unique way to get around the city: Lyon’s traboules. These are historical hidden passageways located between courtyards and through buildings all over the city, although only some are open to the public.
We’ll then take a funicular ride to the top of Lyon where you’ll learn a bit more about the city’s rich history and culture.
Next we’ll pay a visit to the Roman ruins of Lugdunum founded in 43 BC, before taking a look inside the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere to admire the outstanding mosaics of the highest standing church in the city.
From here you’ll also get a chance to admire fabulous view of the riverbanks of Lyon (you’ll probably want to have your camera handy) before taking a relaxing walk downhill to finish your tour in the pedestrian area of the old town. As the tour comes to an end, your guide can direct you back to your accommodation or share some tips on how and where to spend the rest of your time in the city.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 1 snack, 1 ticket to the funicular
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide
Dress standard: Standard dress, comfortable walking shoes
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We offer one local treat that contains gluten
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Local contact
Office phone number: +33 631 907 752
Email address: info@lyonurbanadventures.com
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