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Free tour

Discover Lyon’s History in Its Liveliest Area 🧵🎨💥

5.00
Excellent (10 ratings)
Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Languages: English
Guru: Quentin
PRO
Registered on 07 July 2024
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Hi! I'm French and have lived in Lyon for most of my life. I love sharing my culture and history with visitors. In addition to giving tours, I'm an author and illustrator of historical comics, which allows me to offer a unique perspective on history, art, and the French lifestyle. And don't worry—jokes are included at no extra charge!
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

 

     🌟 Discover Croix-Rousse hill (without having to climb up 😌)! 


Bonjour!
 
I’m Quentin, your local guide to Lyon’s secrets and stories. Join us through the neighborhood that shaped Lyon’s soul—a hill full of history, creativity, and surprises. 

Starting at the top and winding down to the city center, you’ll explore ancient pathways, vibrant markets and street art, all without breaking a sweat. 😉 

🤡 This tour is suitable for all ages, and I will do my best to entertain everyone.
🏔️ Croix-Rousse is a hill, hopefully we only go down, making it super easy. Text me if you’re concerned!


🌧️ If it rains, the tour will still go ahead, and I’ll bring some umbrellas for you.



    🤓 What Will You Discover?


🍅 Market of Croix-Rousse: Walk through the farmers' market and explore the rich diversity of local products.

🏺 Fall of Lugdunum: Once a key city of the Roman Empire, learn about it's dramatic decline after the battle of Lugdunum.

👗Learn about the invention of the first automatic loom! 💥Leading to a brutal industrial transitions, sparking revolts that inspired modern socialism.

🎭 Hipster neighborhood: A hub of creativity with street art, galleries, and theaters.

🔍 Secret Pathways once used by silk workers to transport fabrics to the city.

🧑‍🎨 Did you know the Bartholdi Fountain was meant to face the city hall? I’m not even talking about the one in Lyon…

😋 You will end the tour in the perfect spot to easily reach any place to eat. I will help you find something that suits you (Bouchon Lyonnais, street food, Asian district, French fusion restaurant, etc.). 


💁‍♂️ Join us and you’ll be able to tell your friends that you indeed visited Lyon ! 




Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
36 Bd des Canuts, 69004 Lyon, France
📍 36 Boulevard des Canuts, 69004 Lyon (Directly in front of the famous Mur des Canuts mural – you can’t miss it!) 🚇 How to Get There: Take the C Line of the subway from the city center in the direction of Cuire and get off at Hénon metro station. 👋 How to Spot Me: I’ll be right there wearing a blue beret and holding a red notebook.
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Outside visit
Croix-Rousse
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Outside visit
Grand Marché de la Croix-Rousse
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Outside visit
La Maison des Canuts
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 10 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.

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