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Lyon WWII and Resistance Tour with Audio Guide

4,5 (10 recenzii) 3–4 ore Anulare gratuită Tur privat
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Lyon WWII and Resistance Tour with Audio Guide

Despre activitate

Explore Lyon's profound World War II narrative, where every street and square whispers stories of courage and resistance. The city stands as a living monument to human dignity, transforming historical trauma into a powerful testament of hope. From the secret stairways of Cour des Voraces to the silent tributes like Le Veilleur de Pierre, Lyon reveals layers of heroism hidden within its urban landscape.

Walk Rue Victor-Hugo and Place Bellecour, where ordinary citizens became extraordinary resistance fighters. Visit the CHRD Lyon to delve into the raw, unfiltered stories of those who defied Nazi occupation. Saint-Nizier Church and Hôtel de Ville bear witness to Lyon's unbreakable spirit, while murals and historic sites transform urban spaces into powerful historical narratives.

Each location is a chapter in a remarkable story of human resilience where art, heritage, and imagination intersect to honor those who fought for freedom against overwhelming odds.

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Descrierea este publicată de Viator în limba engleză.

Pe scurt

Durată
3–4 ore
Confirmare
Confirmare imediată
Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Doar grupul tău
Persoane pe rezervare
1–15
Ghid audio
germană, engleză, franceză, spaniolă
Ghid scris
germană, engleză, franceză, spaniolă
Organizator
Trippy Tour Guide

Vârste: Adulți (16–65 ani)

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
  • Inclus: Audio Guide
  • Inclus: 30+ narration points of popular locations in Lyon
  • Inclus: Access to Self Lyon WWII & Resistance Full-Day Walking Tour on "Trippy Tour Guide" App
  • Inclus: Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.

Nu este inclus

  • Nu este inclus: Meals

Itinerar

  1. Oprirea 1

    10 min

    At 9 Cours Gambetta, six young Resistance leaders were arrested by the Gestapo in 1944. Their courage ended in execution, but their legacy lives on as symbols of youthful defiance and sacrifice.

  2. Centre D'histoire De La Resistance Et De La Deportation

    Trecere fără oprire

    The CHRD honors Lyon’s role in the Resistance, housed in the former Gestapo HQ. It preserves testimonies, artifacts, and stories of courage, defiance, and the fight for justice during WWII.

  3. Oprirea 3

    10 min

    Pont Gallieni spans the Rhône, a silent witness to wartime crossings and Resistance efforts. Once a lifeline for secret missions, it now flows peacefully through Lyon’s living history.

  4. Place Carnot

    15 min

    Place Carnot’s Monument aux Morts honors Lyon’s fallen heroes of both World Wars and the Resistance. A site of remembrance, it’s central to Liberation Day and VE Day commemorations.

  5. Rue Victor Hugo

    10 min

    Rue Victor-Hugo, now a lively shopping street, was once a vital artery for the Resistance where secret messages, whispered plans, and quiet courage helped fight Nazi occupation in the heart of Lyon.

  6. Place Bellecour

    15 min

    Place Bellecour, Lyon’s central square, was once a key site of WWII occupation, arrests, and secret Resistance activity. Today, it stands as a vibrant tribute to the city’s enduring fight for freedom.

  7. La Place des Jacobins

    15 min

    Place des Jacobins: once a Resistance hub, now a peaceful square honoring secret wartime bravery, underground presses, and heroic acts of rescue and defiance in Lyon’s Ainay Quarter.

  8. Oprirea 8

    10 min Intrarea inclusă

    Saint-Nizier Church, a Gothic landmark in Lyon, holds deep roots in history and defiance sheltering relics, surviving war, and even hosting a 1975 protest that echoed the spirit of Resistance.

  9. Place des Terreaux

    15 min

    Place des Terreaux blends beauty with history, once a covert hub for Resistance fighters, now a vibrant square echoing Lyon’s past of courage, secret presses, and silent defiance.

  10. Oprirea 10

    10 min

    Lyon’s City Hall, a grand symbol of civic pride, became a silent witness to WWII Resistance efforts and the city’s liberation. A place where history, defiance, and celebration all met.

  11. Oprirea 11

    5 min

    At 12 Rue Sainte-Catherine, a plaque honors 86 Jews arrested by the Gestapo in 1943. This haunting site marks one of Lyon’s darkest Holocaust tragedies never forgotten, never erased.

  12. Oprirea 12

    5 min

    A hidden Resistance letterbox where General Delestraint was arrested in 1943, marking a turning point in Lyon's fight against Nazi occupation. Quiet walls with echoes of courage and betrayal.

  13. Fontaine Burdeau

    15 min

    A quiet fountain with wartime scars, honoring Auguste Burdeau and Lyon’s resilience, where even a missing statue tells a story of memory, loss, and the city’s enduring spirit.

  14. Amphitheater of the Three Gauls

    15 min

    The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls echoes ancient Rome, Christian martyrdom, and Lyon’s spirit of resistance, standing as a timeless witness to faith, courage, and defiance.

  15. Traboule et Cour des Voraces

    15 min

    Cour des Voraces is a powerful symbol of Lyon’s spirit, from silk worker revolts to WWII Resistance. Its stairway and traboule served as escape routes and secret strongholds.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Toți participanții se întâlnesc la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

  • The Tour starts at outside Montluc Prison Memorial

    Before starting, make sure to check your email for instructions to access and download the tour within app.

Punct de final

  • The Tour ends at Croix-Paquet which is the Last Stop

Cum folosești biletul

  • Please check your email after booking the tour
  • A separate email from the supplier will be sent after 5 mins of the booking, which will contain all the instructions on how to access the tour.
  • You will need to download "Trippy Tour Guide" App & enter your tour code to get full access of this tour.
  • Please raise a ticket here if you face any issues - https://trippytourguide.com/Help/

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bine de știut

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Părerea călătorilor

4,5 din 5 · 10 recenzii
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80%
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0%
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10%
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10%
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