Top Experiences in Ancient Theatre of Fourvière (Théâtre Antique de Lyon)

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]

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.

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 awaits you at the exit of the Lyon Fourvière funicular station to help you understand the city from its founding to the present day.

You begin your visit with the splendid panorama dominating Lyon from the ancient Roman forum square.

You then visit the immense Notre Dame de Fourvière basilica, its crypt and its chapel.

You then continue with a visit to the archaeological site of Lyon. where the theater and the odeon are still used.

If you wish to delve deeper into the visit, your guide invites you to follow him to discover the treasures of the Lyon archaeological museum.

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.

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.

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