During this guided tour of Old Lyon, Go back 500 to 600 years and immerse yourself in the heart of the largest Renaissance architectural complex after Venice.
Better known to the people of Lyon as Saint-Jean district, Old Lyon has a vast historical heritage. In fact, as part of its architectural heritage, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.’UNESCO. Through this guided tour of Old Lyon, Come back to the days when Lyon was a city where all the merchants of Europe came to do business.
A real must-see and a former craftsmen's district, you'll love strolling these streets as you learn about its history and the reason for its renown. Indeed, around the Saint-Jean cathedral built in the Gothic style, Vieux-Lyon is now home to a host of restaurants and brasseries. In fact, city developments such as the Place Bellecour have enabled Lyon to regain its former aura, lost since the end of the 2nd World War.
Remarkable buildings
During your stroll through the heart of this district, you'll discover and admire many remarkable buildings that are the pride of this site.
A guided tour of Vieux-Lyon will take you past the Maison du Chamarier, the Tour Rose and the Maison Mourguet, home of the famous puppeteer who created Guignol.
The architecture is marked by the Florentine style from the Renaissance onwards. The district's colorful facades are a typical Italian style.
Lyon's speciality: the traboules
During a guided tour of Lyon, And when you're looking for information about the city and what it has to offer, you'll inevitably come across these famous passages.
You can't visit Vieux-Lyon without taking the traboules ! These famous cross-country trails are now the fastest way to get around. As a result, they'll take you straight to where you want to go, sending you back hundreds of years.
In the Vieux-Lyon district, only certain traboules are constantly open to the public and can be freely explored.
The city has some 500 of them!
Don't worry, that's where your guide's experience comes in: he knows Lyon inside out, from the buildings to the streets and paths. He'll lead you straight to the most beautiful passages.
Dive into the secrets of the canuts, the silk workers. Discover the hidden facades of downtown houses.
Finally, don't hesitate to ask us about any request for a private guided tour of a location of your choice.
