Top Experiences in Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière)

Embark aboard the yacht to escape everyday life and discover Lyon by the Saône! This boat is the promise of a 100% Chill moment! Dream, discovery, and emotion all the ingredients are there to make this ride a success.
During the cruise, you can admire the most emblematic monuments of Lyon: the basilica of Fourvière, the fresco of the Lyonnais and observe the beard island.
The boat will pass under the most popular bridges and walkways in Lyon!
The capacity of the boat is 8 people maximum.

Don’t you have a lot of time to visit the city? This tour is made for you! In just a few hours, this original package allows you to explore the entire city and discover the assets that have made its renown over the centuries: its architecture, its 2000-year-old history, its silk or its gastronomy…

This tailor made tour will show you all the must-see places of the city : The Fourvière hill, the old town and its traboules, the peninsula….and artistic or gourmet stops as well ! A complete and rich half-day for pleasure of the senses, to appreciate the city’s excellence.

Take a train 2 hours to Lyon. Cycle along flat cycle paths through Lyon. Stop at the Rhone River to admire the famous Hotel Dieu and enjoy a cycle on the banks of the river Rhône. Head over the bridge to Bellecour Square

Enjoy Hotel Dieu for an amazing experience, gardens, courtyards, restaurants. unbelievable.

Continue to the Jacobins to take a funicular railway to the Basicilica and Roman Theatre.

Explore the Fourviere district of Lyon by foot. Enjoy a Scenic view of all Lyon, see the Confluence, Croix Rousse and all of Lyon in one view. Go inside the Basilica and visit to a Roman Theatre.

Take the funicular to Old Lyon.

Go inside St. Jean`s Cathedral explore some secret passageways.

Enjoy the Bartholdi fountain painted wall of Lyon's famous people.
Head to the famous Paul Bocuse markets, for well earned tastings at a secret viewpoint.

Have a light meal or/and to do some shopping.
(On Mondays the market is closed, food tasting is taken at a similar market]

Join a Local Expert for a two-hour exclusive journey through Lyon, a can't-miss experience that invites you to admire historic landmarks, relive storied pasts, and dive into the city's rich culture.

• Discover Lyon’s past with the guidance of a Local Expert.
• Uncover how Place Bellecour has defined Lyon's history.
• Experience a personalised tour, tailored to your interests.
• Get curated recommendations for further city discovery.
• Enjoy a private and intimate tour, exclusively for your group.

Immerse yourself in Lyon's heritage and let its history become part of your own journey.

Were there any lions in Lyon? Why did they build so many secret passages and what kind of troubles happened in the "traboules"? Where did the kings keep their mistresses? Why is the city center sliding down the hill throughout centuries?

Join me to walk the streets that are as busy today as they were 500 years ago, see Lyon as it was at the era of Roman Empire, and hear more cool stories about this amazing city, its history, architecture and culture.

The departure time and place is flexible depending on your preferences.

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 WW2 resistants, the Presqu'ile area and its iconic squares and landmarks, mural "Fresque des Lyonnais" : an overall insight into the city and its 2,000 year history in 4 hours with a private professional guide

This dramatized, unusual and humorous visit will take you through the great moments in the history of Lyon.
You will discover the superb mosaics of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, the breathtaking view of the city, then you will descend into Old Lyon via the charming Rosaire garden to finally discover the unique charm of the famous traboules.

During this walk, your actor guide (not in costume) will become for the occasion the founder of the ancient city, Guignol or even a rich Renaissance traveler discovering the city for the first time.

This dramatized visit will tell you about Lyon in a fun and unusual way. The great stories and legends of Lyon will no longer have any secrets for you.

The tour is in French only.

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. Pick up can be arranged in any hotel inside of Lyon.

Once you meet up with your private guide and driver, the private tour will begin.

Enjoy an amazing 4 hour private tour of the city of Lyon! Explore the best of the city with your private tour!

At the end of the tour, your private driver and guide will take you back to your hotel in Lyon.

Discover Fourvière, the district where Lugdunum was founded, the Roman city which will become Lyon! Follow the voice of a passionate and professional guide from your smartphone. Stories are triggered automatically where they happened.
Travel back in time and the history of Lyon during a walk full of charm and incredible sites with breathtaking views over the whole city! Discover the majestic Basilica of Fourvière but also this ancient ancient theater built more than 2,000 years ago.
Following your purchase, you will receive an email including your audio-guided tour activation code.

Visit top Lyon attractions and get a taste of France’s culinary capital on this electric bike tour, a nearly effortless way to sightsee. Exploring Lyon’s UNESCO World Heritage with a guide, ride along the Rhône and Saône River and through the Golden Head Park, spin through Place des Terreaux, and break at a local eatery to enjoy regional specialties. You could enjoy either a platter of cold cuts and cheeses with a glass of wine or a home made cake with refreshments or hot drinks regarding the partner, the hour and the day of your visit. After this tasting break, go to visit the must-see Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and admire the views of the whole city. Your group size is limited to 10 to ensure a more personalized experience.

The beautiful city Lyon, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is steeped in history. On your private walking tour, explore the Traboules (covered passageways used by weavers and silk merchants to transport fabrics), picturesque cobbled streets and visit the Guignol puppet museum.

Our circuit includes the most beautiful viewpoints of Lyon, you will discover the main monuments and historical places of the city.

During this ride, you will be using our Electric Bike. It is a chance to discover very easily every nook and cranny of Lyon! As easy to use as a classical bike, the Electric Bike will enable you to enjoy your ride leisurely by providing adjustable help according to your needs. Adult size only (>1m50). Please contact us for any questions.

Your official guide will pick you up wherever you want in Lyon to start your visit to the Fourvière basilica and the archaeological site of Lyon.

This tour includes your return funicular transport from Vieux-Lyon.

If you wish to visit Old Lyon, the Fourvière basilica and the archaeological site please choose the 3 hour option.

If you want a complete tour of Lyon please choose the 4 hour option.

During this full day through the historic districts of Lyon, discover the city’s hidden treasures and its many talents!
The morning will be dedicated to the historic center. At the top, you may enjoy the exceptional panoramic city view, visit the basilica “Notre Dame de Fourvière”, protector of the city, but also cross the remains of the Gallo-Roman theaters.
Then you will return to the Old Town to browse the courtyards and traboules of the Renaissance and appreciate the district’s Italian atmosphere.

For lunch, several choices are possible: free lunch in the city center or two choices for a lunch with your guide (not included) : The “sur le pouce” option or “the lyonnaise lunch” option

Then the afternoon will be devoted to an emblematic know-how of the city: silk! Thanks to the private museum of a famous Lyon silk house, you will discover the close link with Haute Couture, arts and new technologies. An impressive visit! Finally, you will end the day with a small snack in Lyon!

Learn more about the top 11 tourist attractions in Lyon. Its history, culture, myths, architecture, and other important facts are in this audio commentary.

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Visit Lyon with a guide-lecturer.

In a green setting, the preserved site of Fourvière overhangs the city to almost 120 meters and thus offers superb panoramas. The whole is registered in the UNESCO perimeter since 1998.

This tour proposes to discover three emblematic places of the hill.
The belvedere for a general presentation of the current city of Lyon
The basilica ND de Fourvière and its singular history (with comments inside the building)
Finally, the ancient theaters to evoke these places of entertainment still used today but also an ideal place to tell the story of the founding of the city 2000 years ago and its development.

The visit will then propose to walk down to Vieux Lyon via a stop on the oldest medieval houses of Lyon.