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Lyon Highlights: Fourviere Hill & Old Town private tour

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Lyon Highlights: Fourviere Hill & Old Town private tour

About this activity

From the basilica Notre Dame de Fourviere to the Roman monuments, discover the ancient Capital of Gaul. Walk down the hill with your private guide from Lyon Private Tours to explore the old town, a Renaissance district where the traboules, the secret passageways of the city, are opening up before us.

Fourviere is the historical hill of Lyon, where everything started. From the Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica to the Roman monuments, discover the ancient capital of Gaul with your guide. Under the Roman stones are hidden so many fascinating stories. Then we’ll climb down the hill to discover the old town, Le Vieux-Lyon, the Renaissance district and the traboules, the secret passageways cutting through the buildings and the courtyards.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Lyon Private Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Explore the famous traboules, the secret passageways of the old town
  • Included: Learn about the local life now and then

Itinerary

  1. Notre Dame de Fourviere

    20 min

    Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica and its magnificent mosaics

  2. Esplanade de la Basilique

    20 min

    Amazing look out over Lyon. Views of Lyon and the Alps on a clear day

  3. Lugdunum - Musee et theatres romains

    30 min

    Archeological park of Lugdunum and the oldest roman theater of France from 15BC

  4. Montee du Gourguillon

    30 min

    Descending the hill on the old southern route, with its remarkable views, foothills and terraces

  5. Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon

    10 min

    In the heart of old Lyon, discover the Place Saint Jean and the Cathedral and Primatiale Saint Jean-Baptiste

  6. Traboules du Vieux Lyon

    40 min

    The traboules of the Old Lyon are a very special thing. They are secret passageways going through the amazing Renaissance courtyards and buildings. These mysterious alleyways are wrapped with many legends and myths

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meeting point in front of the church Basilica Notre Dame de Fourviere

End point

Pickup points

  • The Ruck Hotel
  • ibis budget Lyon Gerland
  • Residence Temporim Cite Interna
  • La Cardinale Et Sa Residence
  • Sofitel Lyon Aeroport
  • Lagrange Apart'hotel - Lyon Lumiere
  • Suite Ocre
  • Hotel Residence Les Palatines
  • Hotel d'Ainay
  • Residence Sejours et Affaires Lyon Park Avenue
  • Elysee Hotel

and 145 more pickup points

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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