Lyon Audioguided Walking Tour 3h30 and 26 Audio Commentaries

Here you are in the heart of the Lugdunum, a great archaeological site of Lyon classified as a Historic Monument since 1905.

The Basilica of Fourvière, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an emblematic monument of the city, will not fail to surprise you.

Watch your eyes... The whole city is open to you! From Old Lyon, located at the foot of the hill, to the towers of the Part-Dieu, passing through the Peninsula, the Saone and the Rhone, you have in front of you a complete panorama of the city and its surroundings.

Enjoy a moment of this beautiful view of the city! You are in the Parc des Hauteurs, which connects the Basilica of Fourvière and the center of Old Lyon through wooded slopes and flower gardens.

You arrive in front of the Place de la Basoche, where a beautiful statue of lion awaits you.

Place Saint-Jean is the oldest square in the city.

You are located at the entrance of the Long Traboule, at number 54 of rue Saint-Jean, which is indeed the most extensive traboule in Old Lyon!

In front of you, elegantly installed in the heart of Old Lyon, stands the Charvet clock.

Here you are in Jewish Street, in the heart of the old Jewish quarter of the city, and here I suggest you look up slightly and observe the different hanging coats of arms that sit on each side of the street.

This is Place Saint-Paul, part of the district of the same name, one of the three districts of Old Lyon.

This fresco painted in 1995 is one of the must-see places for any visitor who wishes to know the history of Lyon. This 800 m2 wall represents 30 famous personalities from Lyon who have left their mark on the city by their acts or their talent.

One of the busiest squares on the peninsula! With its large terraces and its exceptional setting, Place des Terreaux attracts both Lyonnais who come for a drink and visitors who love history.

Concerts, operas, ballets... Here you can attend one of the cultural performances offered by the Opéra National de Lyon.

You are on the docks of Saone. Enjoy this beautiful view of Old Lyon and the Basilica of Fourvière overlooking the hill!

Here you are in the emblematic street of Lyon, rue Mercière!

This magnificent theatre is the Théâtre des Célestins. Located a stone’s throw from the quays, in the 2nd arrondissement, this Italian-style theatre is one of the only theatres to have known more than two centuries of dramatic art.

Already at the time, this square was an important gathering place for Lyonnais

Here you are in the heart of Lyon’s shopping streets and you start here the famous Rue de la République, the main road of the Peninsula where you will find all the major brands at the foot of beautiful 19th century buildings.

You are now entering the Grand Inn Dieu in Lyon. The Hôtels-Dieu were charitable institutions, founded and managed by religious orders, usually Christian, with the aim of providing medical care and charitable services to the sick and needy.

Place Bellecour is one of the largest pedestrian squares in Europe and the third largest in France, after Place des Quinconces in Bordeaux and Place de la Concorde in Paris.

Few people notice it, including Lyonnais, but there is a real tribute to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, sitting more than 5 meters high alongside his most famous character: the Little Prince.

On your left, the building that blends perfectly with the decor of the Quai Tilsitt is the Synagogue of Lyon.

Here you are in front of one of the most beautiful views of the city! In front of you stands the church of St. George, which marks the entrance to the district of the same name that is just behind

You arrive in Old Lyon, THE emblematic district of the city!

Trinity Square is located in the heart of St. George’s district and was a very lively and important place for the inhabitants at the time.

The climb of the Gourguillon is one of the oldest Gallo-Roman routes in Lyon. It has more than 2,000 years of history!