Lyon Highlights: Fourviere Hill & Old Town private tour

From the basilica Notre Dame de Fourviere to the Roman monuments, discover the ancient Capital of Gaul. Walk down the hill with your private guide from Lyon Private Tours to explore the old town, a Renaissance district where the traboules, the secret passageways of the city, are opening up before us. Fourviere is the historical hill of Lyon, where everything started. From the Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica to the Roman monuments, discover the ancient capital of Gaul with your guide. Under the Roman stones are hidden so many fascinating stories. Then we’ll climb down the hill to discover the old town, Le Vieux-Lyon, the Renaissance district and the traboules, the secret passageways cutting through the buildings and the courtyards.

1. 1

   Notre Dame de Fourviere

   20 min

   Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica and its magnificent mosaics

2. 2

   Esplanade de la Basilique

   20 min

   Amazing look out over Lyon. Views of Lyon and the Alps on a clear day

3. 3

   Lugdunum - Musee et theatres romains

   30 min

   Archeological park of Lugdunum and the oldest roman theater of France from 15BC

4. 4

   Montee du Gourguillon

   30 min

   Descending the hill on the old southern route, with its remarkable views, foothills and terraces

5. 5

   Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon

   10 min

   In the heart of old Lyon, discover the Place Saint Jean and the Cathedral and Primatiale Saint Jean-Baptiste

6. 6

   Traboules du Vieux Lyon

   40 min

   The traboules of the Old Lyon are a very special thing. They are secret passageways going through the amazing Renaissance courtyards and buildings. These mysterious alleyways are wrapped with many legends and myths

• 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.