Meeting Point

At your hotel (in Lyon)

St John Cathedral

The tour starts at St John Cathedral, one of the most iconic religious buildings of the city, with its typical gothic architecture. After that I'll show you the unique square of Guignol (this atypical puppet witnessing Lyon's rebellious past) before we head to the funicular to go up the hill of Fourvière going further back in the city's history.

Fourvière hill

Once atop what is called the "hill that prays" by the locals, we will explore one of the most ancient archaeological sites in France: the Fourvière amphitheater, witnessing the antique age of the city built by the Romans in the 1st century BC. Right after that, I'll take you to another spot that cannot be separated from Lyon: the Fourvière Basilica and its immense golden statue of the virgin watching over the city, and of course the exceptional elevated view that comes with it

Old Town

Going down again with the funicular, we will wander through the charming and historic streets of Saint Jean district, dating back to the Middle Ages. Come discover the myterious traboules, the hidden passageways through the buildings, admire the magnificent Renaissance architecture and hear the countless legends and forgotten stories from what was once one of the most powerful trading cities of Europe through silk and print industry.

Lyonnais fresco

And last but not least we conclude the tour at the other side of the Saone river with the Lyonnais fresco, an incredible mural depicting more than thirty famous figures that marked Lyon's history from Antiquity to modern days reunited in a giant "trompe l'oeil" (French term that means "deceiving the eye")

Back at your hotel

The tour ends in front of your hotel, to which I will escort you back, on foot or by public transport if you prefer

Ending Point

Your hotel (in Lyon)