Lyon Opera House (Opéra National de Lyon) Tours and Activities

The perfect introduction to France’s history-filled city, this hop-on hop-off tour of Lyon makes stops at several attractions. Enrich your visit with audio commentary in multiple languages as you listen to anecdotes about the city, its people, and its heritage. Your pass is valid for the whole day, so you can get down—and back on—as many times as you’d like.

I propose to discover the hills of Lyon, known as Fourviere and Croix-Rousse. Both are located near the center of the city and occupy a very important place in the history, culture and identity of the Rhone city.

This Experience is provided by a private local. Discover the historical side of Lyon with a passionate local who wants to share all the best-kept secrets of Lyon with you! Our excursion will start at the Notre-Dame de Fourvière, one of the most beautiful churches in Lyon. You will learn about the various architectural styles from different time periods and find out how the city has changed over time. From visiting churches to discovering the history behind the Bartholdi Fountain or even the city hall of Lyon, you will encounter unique sites that an ordinary tourist tour won’t show you! We know that travelling is the best way of learning, and having a knowledgeable local by your side to give you insider tips and share local secrets is even better! Of course, if you wish to learn about something in particular or have a special interest, just let me know, and I will adjust the itinerary for you!

Enjoy this private tour through the city of Lyon with your private official guide. Get to know the most emblematic places of the silk capital, from the comfort of your private vehicle with driver. The start point of the tour will depend on the pick-up location. Among many other places to visit, you can enjoy: Jacabins Square Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon) Saint-Jean Cathedral Garden of the Grande Côte Parc de la Tête d’Or Lumiere Institute Gallo-Roman Museum Lyon Opera Lyon Museum of Contemporary Art The Bartholdi fountain And much more! At the end of the tour, your private driver and guide will take you back to your hotel in Lyon.

Enjoy this private walking tour in the city of Lyon along with your private official guide. The tour starts at the streets of Old Lyon, more exactly at the Gadagne Museum. This complex consists of three interesting museums: the Lyon History Museum, the Museum of Renaissance Buildings and the Museum of the Puppets of the World. Your next stop will be the Cathedral of Saint-Jean, an impressive Christian edification built, from 1180 to 1480, that clearly represents the transition from Romanesque to Gothic. After that, we continue to Saint-Jean square to take a small break and enjoy a cup of coffe and a croissant at any of its surrounding stores. The last stop, but not the least important is Saint-Jean Street (Rue Saint-Jean). A narrow and cobbled pedestrian street, surrounded by many interesting restaurants and stores. Among the sites you can visit we offer: Bellecour square Tete d’Ord park Gallo-Roman museum Saint-Jean cathedral Ópera de Lyon Lyon Museum of Contemporany art

Amazing Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière and panorama over the city, the Old Lyon with Saint-Jean cathedral and the famous passageaways (traboules) used by resistants, the peninsula and its emblematic squares and landmarks, le « Lyon Mural » : an overall insight into the city of Lyon and its 2,000 year history in 4 hours with a private professional guide

Come and discover the treasures of the Lyon peninsula through the monuments and anecdotes that make our city a beautiful, flirtatious and lovely lady! We will stroll through the streets through time to discover all the secrets and funny and crispy little anecdotes! Note: We will not enter the monuments. WARNING!! This tour is offered in French, but if you wish to have it in English please write to me before booking. Thanks!