Discover Lyon through its hills : Private Tour

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About this activity

Discover Lyon’s Iconic Hills – Fourvière & Croix-Rousse Tour

Explore the two legendary hills of Lyon, Fourvière and Croix-Rousse, which have shaped the city’s history, culture, and identity for centuries. Located near the city center, these hills reveal Lyon’s fascinating past, from its Roman origins to its role as the capital of silk production.

✨ Fourvière – The Birthplace of Lyon

Visit the stunning Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, offering breathtaking panoramic views.

Explore Roman ruins, including the ancient theater and odeon.

‍♂️ Wander through historic alleyways, where Lyon’s past comes to life.

✨ Croix-Rousse – The Silk Workers’ District

️‍♂️ Uncover the secrets of the traboules, hidden passageways used by silk weavers.

Learn about the Canuts’ revolution, a pivotal moment in labor history.

Discover the artistic and bohemian spirit of Croix-Rousse, home to murals and street art.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Unique Tours Lyon

Ages: Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entry or admission fee

Not included

Not included: No mandatory in-destination costs – all fees are included in the tour price

Itinerary

Opera National de Lyon

10 min Admission not included

The Opéra Nouvel (Nouvel Opera House) in Lyon, France is the home of the Opéra National de Lyon. The original opera house was re-designed by the distinguished French architect, Jean Nouvel between 1985 and 1993 in association with the agency of scenography dUCKS scéno and the acoustician Peutz. Serge Dorny was appointed general director in 2003.
La Croix-Rousse

one hour

La Croix-Rousse is a hill 254 metres (833 ft) high in the city of Lyon, France, as well as the name of a neighborhood located on this hill. The neighborhood is divided into les pentes (slopes, belonging to the city's 1st arrondissement) and le plateau (atop the hill, part of the 4th arrondissement). The name "La Croix-Rousse" ('the russet/red cross') comes from a reddish-brown stone cross erected there in the 16th century.
Jardin des Chartreux - Clos St Benoit

15 min

The Jardin des Chartreux is a Lyon park of about one hectare. Located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse, it is crossed by the passage Gonin, pedestrian path, which connects the course of General Giraud, that the garden runs between the rise of Muette and the place Rouville, at St. Vincent's wharf.
Colline de Fourviere

one hour

Fourvière is a district of Lyon, France, a hill immediately west of the old part of the town, rising from the river Saône.

Fourviere is the site of the original Roman settlement of Lugdunum (43 BC).

On the south side of Fourvière are the vast ruins of Roman Baths, partially intact ruins of a Roman Theatre (15 BC) and a 2nd Century Roman Odéon rediscovered in the 20th century and now home to a museum as well as a series of concerts and operas throughout the summer.
Amphitheater of the Three Gauls

10 min

The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls (French: Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules) of Lugdunum (Lyon) was part of the federal sanctuary of the three Gauls dedicated to the cult of Rome and Augustus celebrated by the 60 Gallic tribes when they gathered at Lugdunum. In 1961, it was classified as monument historique.
Theatres Romains de Fourviere

15 min

The Ancient Theatre of Fourvière (French: Théâtre antique de Lyon) is a Roman theatre in Lyon, France. It was built on the hill of Fourvière, which is located in the center of the Roman city.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of Saint-Jean Cathedral

End point

In front of Saint-Jean Cathedral

Using your ticket

Discover Lyon through its hills

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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