Lyon Chic City Center Guided Walking Tour with a Lyonnaise

Put Your Shoes On and Follow Me exploring Lyon’s gems! The Peninsula is Lyon’s vibrant heart, nestled between the Rhone and Saône rivers. Stretching from Place des Terreaux down to the modern Confluence district, this central area blends elegant 19th‐century architecture with major landmarks that we will discover. From Place Bellecour to the Grand Hotel Dieu, Jacobins Fountain, a famous passage, Italian style Rue Mercière to end Place des Terreaux. Guided by a true Lyon native grew up eating pike quenelle and runny St Marcelin cheese, you’ll gain a deeper, more intimate understanding of the city and the people who keep these streets alive. Fun facts are included as well as one tasting of pistachio-based products on the way My personal touch: Focusing on a slow pace away from the tourists rush.

1. 1

   Place Bellecour

   15 min

   I will introduce to Lyon and its beautiful renovated neigborhood dated 19th century.

2. 2

   Grand Hotel Dieu

   30 min

   I will tell you the stories behind this historic building on Lyon's Peninsula which was previously an hospital.

3. 3

   La Fontaine des Jacobins

   15 min

   A marble monument paying tribute to four great artists from Lyon

4. 4

   Marche Alimentaire St-Antoine Celestins

   20 min

   The famous food market on the Saone river bank open only in the morning

5. 5

   Rue merciere

   20 min

   We will walk through a charming narrow cobbled street with Renaissance style buildings

6. 6

   Fresque La Bibliotheque de la Cite

   10 min

   Let's look up at a colorful mural dedicated to famous writers from Lyon

7. 7

   Musee des Beaux-Arts de Lyon

   15 min

   I will end this tour on a square featuring three remarkable architectural structures and buildings, and will revel your stories about them.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.