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Lyon Old Town Walking Tour and Scenic Saône River Cruise
What makes this experience special is the combination of a guided walking tour and a scenic river cruise, allowing you to discover Lyon from two unique perspectives. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town with a local guide, uncover hidden *traboules*, and hear fascinating stories about the city's Renaissance heritage. Then, enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Saône River, taking in beautiful views of Lyon's historic architecture, bridges and waterfront. It's the perfect blend of history, local cultur
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Overview
- ✓What makes this experience special is the combination of a guided walking tour and a scenic river cruise, allowing you to discover Lyon from two unique perspectives.
- ✓Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town with a local guide, uncover hidden *traboules*, and hear fascinating stories about the city's Renaissance heritage.
- ✓Then, enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Saône River, taking in beautiful views of Lyon's historic architecture, bridges and waterfront.
- ✓It's the perfect blend of history, local culture and sightseeing, all in one experience.
What makes this experience special is the combination of a guided walking tour and a scenic river cruise, allowing you to discover Lyon from two unique perspectives. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town with a local guide, uncover hidden *traboules*, and hear fascinating stories about the city's Renaissance heritage. Then, enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Saône River, taking in beautiful views of Lyon's historic architecture, bridges and waterfront. It's the perfect blend of history, local culture and sightseeing, all in one experience.
What makes this experience special is the combination of a guided walking tour and a scenic river cruise, allowing you to discover Lyon from two unique perspectives. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town with a local guide, uncover hidden *traboules*, and hear fascinating stories about the city's Renaissance heritage. Then, enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Saône River, taking in beautiful views of Lyon's historic architecture, bridges and waterfront. It's the perfect blend of history, local culture and sightseeing, all in one experience.
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What’s Included
- ✓Commentary and local insights from your guide
- ✓Guided walking tour through historic Lyon
- ✓Discovery of Old Lyon's cultural and architectural heritage
- ✓Ticket for a scenic Saône River sightseeing cruise
- ✓Printed tour guide in multiple languages on the boat
- ✓1-hour guided tour on the boat
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Food and drinks
- ✗Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗Personal expenses
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •The walking tour takes place on historic streets, including some cobbled areas.
- •This experience combines outdoor walking with a sightseeing river cruise.
- •Cruise schedules and routes may vary depending on weather, river conditions and operational requirements.
- •The order of activities may vary depending on availability.
- •Please arrive at the designated meeting point at least 15 min before the tour starts
- •This tour can be bilingual
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Meet your UTG EXPERIENCE guide at Place Saint-Jean, directly in front of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral in the heart of Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon). The nearest metro station is Vieux Lyon – Cathédrale Saint-Jean (Line D). Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
🏁 End point
Meet your UTG EXPERIENCE guide at Place Saint-Jean, directly in front of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral in the heart of Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon). The nearest metro station is Vieux Lyon – Cathédrale Saint-Jean (Line D). Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English, French
- Book at least
- 10 hour(s) before
- Ages
- Child 0–9 · Adult 10–99
- Ticket
- Meet your UTG EXPERIENCE guide at Place Saint-Jean, directly in front of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral in the heart of Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon). The nearest metro station is Vieux Lyon – Cathédrale Saint-Jean (Line D). Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Address: Place Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France.
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour options
- English Tour
- French Tour
Itinerary
3 h
Discover the charm of Lyon with a guided walking tour through its historic streets, followed by a relaxing sightseeing cruise along the Saône River. Begin in Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon), a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its cobbled streets, colourful Renaissance buildings and picturesque squares. Follow your local guide through this historic district and learn about Lyon’s fascinating past, including its famous *traboules*, hidden passageways once used by residents and silk workers. Along the way, enjoy interesting stories, local anecdotes and insights into the city’s rich heritage. After exploring Lyon on foot, board a sightseeing boat for a scenic cruise along the Saône River. Relax as you admire the city’s beautiful waterfront, historic buildings and charming bridges from a different perspective. Combining history, culture and beautiful scenery, this experience offers a memorable way to discover Lyon from both land and water.
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