Old Lyon Audio Tour: Discover Renaissance Facades and Anecdotes Behind Lyonnais Jargon
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Lyon
Immerse yourself in the charm of Old Lyon with an audio tour. Discover the Renaissance facades, hidden courtyards, and fascinating stories behind the Lyonnais jargon. Activate your tour and explore at your own pace!
Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon - Discover the magnificent Baptist Cathedral, which was once the first church in France!
  • Maison Du Chamarier - Discover the historic Maison du Chamarier, named after the person responsible for the roads, the proper functioning of the traffic routes and the security of the neighborhood!
  • Musee du Cinema et de la Miniature - Discover the Cinema Museum and its breathtaking scenery like the real Alien Queen from the movie “Alien vs Predator”
  • La Longue Traboule - The longest traboule in Lyon, a must!
  • MAM - Musée des Arts de la Marionnette - Discover Guignol, this emblematic Lyon puppet!
  • Food Traboule - Visit this old passage restored and converted into a food court, a brand new concept developed by restaurant owners from Lyon!
  • Traboule “Maison du Crible – Tour Rose” - Discover the residence of the Crible, that is to say the house of the king’s tax collector!
  • Place du Change - This is where all financial transactions took place during the major fairs in Lyon …
  • Galerie Philibert de L’Orme - Discover the work of Philibert Delorme, the great Lyon architect of the Renaissance.
  • Place du Gouvernement - Discover the building of the former governor of Lyon, Beaujolais and Forez!
  • Le Palais de Justice - Discover the court where one of the greatest trials in history took place, that of Klaus Barbie, “the butcher of Lyon” …
What's Included
  • Audio-guided tour of Old Lyon
What's Not Included
  • Transport
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Welcome to the old city of Lyon, a treasure trove of historic cobblestone pathways, stunning Renaissance architectures, and picturesque building patios!

Utilize your smartphone to listen to the engaging narratives of a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. These tales are automatically activated at the respective sites.

Get acquainted with the intriguing narratives that have shaped Vieux Lyon, a must-visit neighborhood recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Uncover the mysteries and anecdotes associated with local Lyon expressions like ‘Riches comme Gadagne’, ‘the canuts’ - the silk artisans and the distinctive ‘Guignol’ puppet.

Keep your smartphone tucked away! Your virtual guide shares these chronicles that spontaneously trigger as you tread along your path, exactly at the point of their occurrence. It also provides directions to follow, supplemented by a geo-located map.

Await an email containing the activation code and instructions to relish your purchases, arriving in just a few moments.

Location
Fontaine Saint Jean
Place Saint-Jean
Meet in front of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral to start the audio-guided tour
Cancellation Policy

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

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Alinapk7685wn
Sep 25, 2021
Engaging and fun - Best tour I ever did. The artist who talked was lovely and easily understood. It as so interesting to learn about Old Lyon like this, and I loved being able to stop it and restart when I wanted.
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Amelnikova
Jun 29, 2021
Easily accessible guide - That was very interesting to discover the hidden passages and learn about the history of old Lyon. The app is easy to use (unless you occasionally loose the track). I’m looking forward to try it in Paris and the other cities. Great value for money!
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