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Lyon's History and Must-Sees with a Local! (English Walking Tour)

Lyon, France

Lyon's History and Must-Sees with a Local! (English Walking Tour)

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Overview

Duration

1h 45min

Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

I’m passionate about sharing french culture and history with foreigners. I will show you what it’s like to live in Lyon, sharing my personal insights along the way .

$ I’m paid by tips, but you’re free to give whatever you can and what you think it's worth. Really, you do you!

What Will You Discover?

Ancient Beginnings: Explore Lyon’s origins as Lugdunum, the vibrant capital of Roman Gaul.
Renaissance and Silk Industry: Discover the silk industry's influence, Italian architectural impact, and the Canuts' struggles that inspired Marx and socialism.
-️ War and Resistance: Explore Lyon’s role during the Nazi occupation, including the arrest of the Resistance leader and Klaus Barbie's dramatic trial.
-️ Culinary Revolution: Discover how Lyon earned its reputation as the culinary capital of France.
Secret Pathways: Explore hidden passages used by silk workers and Resistance fighters during WWII.

Join us and you’ll be able to tell your friends that you indeed visited Lyon !

What to remember

Important info

Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included

A list of recommendations in Lyon. A few jokes. New friends from all over the world. Umbrellas

What's not included

Dinner

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Quentin Dubourg

Meeting Point

Meet me at Place Saint-Jean, where the Cathédrale Saint-Jean is located in Vieux Lyon. I will be in front of the fountain at the center of the square, wearing a blue beret and an inscription "Free tour Lyon".