Lyon la Rebelle" private guided tour (69)
Offered by :
Nicolas
Lyon 2nd district (69)
You can cancel free of charge up to 48h before the date of the activity.
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Activity description :
- 2 hours30 minutes
- From 2 to 8 people
A place of tragedy and urban revolt, Lyon and its dolce vita are well known to those who come here in search of a haven of peace... Well, it wasn't always so! Come and discover the tumultuous past of a city forged in blood and violence.
Your visit: "Lyon the rebel
Private guided tour - 2h30 - Outdoor
Departing from the quays of the Saône, you'll discover different districts of Lyon and learn many anecdotes about the city's tumultuous past.
Places visited :
- Place Antonin Gourju
- Saint-Jean Cathedral
- rue Mercière district
- Place des Terreaux
- Stroll through a typical traboule
Tour advantages :
- An original tour that lets you discover thehistory of each of Lyon'sneighborhoods.
- Discover Lyon's darker side: from the political injustices of past centuries to the horrors of the Second World War and the massacres of the 16th century.
Full of twists and turns and disasters, this tour will introduce you to a facet of the city's history that may not be the most glamorous, but which will help you understand why Lyon doesn't like extremes today, and aspires to be a peaceful city open to all.
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We loved the tour. I highly recommend
ALEXANDRA
ALEXANDRA's review
A superb Lyonnais walk with Nicolas, who shares his passion and knowledge of the city's history with us, so that our daily lives in Lyon are enriched by its pages of history! And we've still got a lot to learn, so we can be Lyonnais as well as tourists of our city!
Joachim
Joachim's review
We recommend this magnificent tour led by Nicolas, a super guide who helped us discover a part of Lyon's history! A huge thank you for this very enriching experience! We'll be back for more!
Nathalie
Nathalie's review
A wonderful visit! Lyon in a different light with a passionate and fascinating guide! Thank you so much Nicolas!
Marie-Noëlle
Marie-Noëlle's review
Full of anecdotes, coming and going in all ages... a great time!
Géraldine
Géraldine's review
A great visit... a complete history and lots of anecdotes to discover or re-discover Lyon!!!! A must!!!
MARJORIE
MARJORIE's review
Very nice visit with Nicolas our guide! We spent 2h30 touring Lyon with my parents and learned a lot about this beautiful city. Nicolas is very knowledgeable and friendly, so we didn't miss a beat. I'd definitely recommend it!
Jacques
Jacques's review
Beautiful walk through the city. Friendly, well-documented guide. A different way of discovering LYON's history.
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Location
Address:
Place Antonin Gourju, opposite Pont Bonaparte, 69002 Lyon
How to get there :
- Bus 27, 40 & C20: Bellecour Chambonnet
- Buses 31, 40, PL2 & PL3: Pont Bonaparte
- Metro A & D: Bellecour
Know before you go
- No admission to museums or monuments.
- Free for children under 7.
- This tour is also suitable for children, as the narration is adapted to the type of audience. However, it is the responsibility of parents to judge the sensitivity of their children.
- Please bring suitable clothing.
