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By Unique Tours Lyon

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 13,081 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Lyon’s Iconic Hills – Fourvière & Croix-Rousse Tour
    Explore the two legendary hills of Lyon, Fourvière and Croix-Rousse, which have shaped the city’s history, culture, and identity for centuries. Located near the city center, these hills reveal Lyon’s fascinating past, from its Roman origins to its role as the capital of silk production.

    ✨ Fourvière – The Birthplace of Lyon
    Visit the stunning Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, offering breathtaking panoramic views.
    Explore Roman ruins, including the ancient theater and odeon.
    ‍♂️ Wander through historic alleyways, where Lyon’s past comes to life.

    ✨ Croix-Rousse – The Silk Workers’ District
    ️‍♂️ Uncover the secrets of the traboules, hidden passageways used by silk weavers.
    Learn about the Canuts’ revolution, a pivotal moment in labor history.
    Discover the artistic and bohemian spirit of Croix-Rousse, home to murals and street art.

Activity location

  • Opera National de Lyon
    • 1 Place de la Comedie,
    • 69203, Lyon, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Place Saint-Jean
    • Place Saint-Jean
    • 69005, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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Discover Lyon through its hill

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
P 13,081.02 x 1 AdultP 13,081.02
Total
Price is P 13,081.02
Until Sat, Sep 5

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entry or admission fee
  • Exclusions
    No mandatory in-destination costs – all fees are included in the tour price

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Animals or pets allowed
    • Discover Lyon through its hills

Activity itinerary

Opera National de Lyon

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Opéra Nouvel (Nouvel Opera House) in Lyon, France is the home of the Opéra National de Lyon. The original opera house was re-designed by the distinguished French architect, Jean Nouvel between 1985 and 1993 in association with the agency of scenography dUCKS scéno and the acoustician Peutz. Serge Dorny was appointed general director in 2003.

Croix-Rousse

  • 1h
La Croix-Rousse is a hill 254 metres (833 ft) high in the city of Lyon, France, as well as the name of a neighborhood located on this hill. The neighborhood is divided into les pentes (slopes, belonging to the city's 1st arrondissement) and le plateau (atop the hill, part of the 4th arrondissement). The name "La Croix-Rousse" ('the russet/red cross') comes from a reddish-brown stone cross erected there in the 16th century.

Jardin des Chartreux - Clos St Benoit

  • 15m
The Jardin des Chartreux is a Lyon park of about one hectare. Located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon on the slopes of the Croix-Rousse, it is crossed by the passage Gonin, pedestrian path, which connects the course of General Giraud, that the garden runs between the rise of Muette and the place Rouville, at St. Vincent's wharf.

Colline de Fourviere

  • 1h
Fourvière is a district of Lyon, France, a hill immediately west of the old part of the town, rising from the river Saône. Fourviere is the site of the original Roman settlement of Lugdunum (43 BC). On the south side of Fourvière are the vast ruins of Roman Baths, partially intact ruins of a Roman Theatre (15 BC) and a 2nd Century Roman Odéon rediscovered in the 20th century and now home to a museum as well as a series of concerts and operas throughout the summer.

Amphitheater of the Three Gauls (Amphitheatre des Trois Gaules)

  • 10m
The Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls (French: Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules) of Lugdunum (Lyon) was part of the federal sanctuary of the three Gauls dedicated to the cult of Rome and Augustus celebrated by the 60 Gallic tribes when they gathered at Lugdunum. In 1961, it was classified as monument historique.

Theatres Romains de Fourviere

  • 15m
The Ancient Theatre of Fourvière (French: Théâtre antique de Lyon) is a Roman theatre in Lyon, France. It was built on the hill of Fourvière, which is located in the center of the Roman city.

Location

Activity location

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    Opera National de Lyon
    • 1 Place de la Comedie,
    • 69203, Lyon, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Place Saint-Jean
    • Place Saint-Jean
    • 69005, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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