Big traboules in Little Lyon : private walking tour
ID: GYG854172-1349375
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Country: France
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
From Roman empire to Rennaissance, through secret traboules passages and across the rivers, follow with me the silky thread of Lyon's history.
Is Bellecour still "belle"? Why do theathre actors keep skeletons of monks? What secrets hide in the secret traboules? Were there ever any lions in Lyon? Let's find out!
Starting at Bellecour square near the statue of Louis XIV (the largest pedestrian square in Europe, so it's easy to find), we will pass from Presqu'île to the Vieux Lyon, going back in centuries;
The traboules of the old town will guide us through rich, sometimes turbulent, and sometimes dangerous past of the city;
Little by little we will wind up at the Fourviere hill to see the part of Lyon as it was some two thousand years ago at the age when Cesar had just subdued the Gauls (or had he?);
A glance in the Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviere will show what people can achieve when they are really grateful (and what happens when they run out of budget...:)
The walk takes about 2.5-3 hours, but since it is a private tour, everything, including the route and meeting point can be adjusted to suit your needs and interests.
Little Lyon has great moments for you!
Highlights
- Yes, you can get two millenia of architecture in just a short tour
- Yes, you can see it all of it at a relaxed pace, no rush unless you want to
- Yes, I too don't like being stuck in the middle of a crowd, we'll avoid them
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a walki g tour, so there are no special limits as long as you feel comfortable walking, the same applies for small children.(strollers and prams are not recommender for the cobblestoned streets of the old town).
Meeting at the horse statue of Louis XIV in the middle of the square
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
