Discover Lyon through its hills : Private Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Discover Lyon through its hills : Private Tour

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Destination: France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Lyon
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Lyon
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Opera National de Lyon, 1 Place de la Comedie, 69203 Lyon France

The Opéra Nouvel (Nouvel Opera House) in Lyon, France is the home of the Opéra National de Lyon. The original opera house was re-designed by the distinguished French architect, Jean Nouvel between 1985 and 1993 in association with the agency of scenography dUCKS scéno and the acoustician Peutz. Serge Dorny was appointed general director in 2003.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Croix-Rousse, Lyon France

La Croix-Rousse is a hill 254 metres (833 ft) high in the city of Lyon, France, as well as the name of a neighborhood located on this hill. The neighborhood is divided into les pentes (slopes, belonging to the city's 1st arrondissement) and le plateau (atop the hill, part of the 4th arrondissement). The name "La Croix-Rousse" ('the russet/red cross') comes from a reddish-brown stone cross erected there in the 16th century.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jardin des Chartreux - Clos St Benoit, 36 cours General Giraud, 69001 Lyon France

The Jardin des Chartreux is a Lyon park of about one hectare. Located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse, it is crossed by the passage Gonin, pedestrian path, which connects the course of General Giraud, that the garden runs between the rise of Muette and the place Rouville, at St. Vincent's wharf.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Colline de Fourviere, Lyon France

Fourvière is a district of Lyon, France, a hill immediately west of the old part of the town, rising from the river Saône.

Fourviere is the site of the original Roman settlement of Lugdunum (43 BC).

On the south side of Fourvière are the vast ruins of Roman Baths, partially intact ruins of a Roman Theatre (15 BC) and a 2nd Century Roman Odéon rediscovered in the 20th century and now home to a museum as well as a series of concerts and operas throughout the summer.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Amphitheater of the Three Gauls, Rue Lucien Sportisse, 69001 Lyon France

The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls (French: Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules) of Lugdunum (Lyon) was part of the federal sanctuary of the three Gauls dedicated to the cult of Rome and Augustus celebrated by the 60 Gallic tribes when they gathered at Lugdunum. In 1961, it was classified as monument historique.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Theatres Romains de Fourviere, 6 rue de l Antiquaille, 69005 Lyon France

The Ancient Theatre of Fourvière (French: Théâtre antique de Lyon) is a Roman theatre in Lyon, France. It was built on the hill of Fourvière, which is located in the center of the Roman city.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Entry or admission fee

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Animals or pets allowed
    • Discover Lyon through its hills
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Place Saint-Jean, Pl. Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    2 hours 30 minutes


    User's Reviews

    Jennifer_P

    23 Sep, 2023

    I was lucky to be on the tour by myself. My guide Didac was amazing, extremely knowledgeable Lyon’s history and all location we walk in the tour.

    Lynn_L

    02 Jul, 2023

    The tour guide Dilac was wonderful. He showed me all the most beautiful places in Lyon and explained in details of the history of each. Thank you Dilac now I have more knowledge of Lyon history. Thanks again for adjusting the tour to my request!

    Patricia_H

    23 Jun, 2023

    This was a great tour. We learned a lot about the two hills of Lyon, and the people who lived on them from the Gauls through the Romans and the Canuts and their eventual revolution. Didac was a terrific guide who really knew his stuff and made the whole 3 hours super interesting. He even played music to inspire us on the steps! We highly recommend!

    Phyllis_A

    08 Feb, 2023

    Didac provided us with a thorough understanding of both Fourviere and Croix Rousses. His easy manner added to the experience, and knowing that the tour covered a great deal of climbing and descending, he was sensitive to our capacity. A highlight of our time in Lyon.

    vince

    08 Jan, 2023

    Our guide Didac was terrific, knowledge , friendly and anthusiastic. this is a great way to see most of the city by foot . If your an active person you will love it. it’s walking not hiking. it Starts at the church and roman ruins ( the hill that prays) then thru the old city to the other hill ( the hill that works ) to the part of the city where the silk workers were. Now funky very bohemian with great murals, like the east village in NYC, wonderful.

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