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Archaeology Tours hosted by Lyon Pedicab Tours

2 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)

Up to 10 travelers

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Offered in English

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I propose to discover the hills of Lyon, known as Fourviere and Croix-Rousse. Both are located near the center of the city and occupy a very important place in the history, culture and identity of the...
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    Stop atOpera National de Lyon

    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.

    10 minutes (approx.)Admission not included

    Stop atLa Croix-Rousse

    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.

    1 hour (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atJardin des Chartreux - Clos St Benoit

    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.

    15 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atColline de Fourviere

    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.

    1 hour (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atAmphitheater of the Three Gauls

    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.

    10 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atTheatres Romains de Fourviere

    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.

    15 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

  • 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

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Fantastic tour where we covered a lot in a few hours!

Alan_C, Dec 2024

Didac is a fantastic guide. We had such a wonderful tour and he custom tailored it to our interests. His energy, enthusiasm, and passion for providing a great experience made for a lot of fun. I highly recommend this tour. We had such a memorable experience in this dynamic city!

Amazing walk around Lyon’s best locations

Jennifer_P, Dec 2024

I was lucky to be on the tour by myself.

My guide Didac was amazing, extremely knowledgeable Lyon’s history and all location we walk in the tour.

Marvelous views on hills

Lynn_L, Dec 2024

The tour guide Dilac was wonderful. He showed me all the most beautiful places in Lyon and explained in details of the history of each. Thank you Dilac now I have more knowledge of Lyon history. Thanks again for adjusting the tour to my request!

Great walking tour!

Patricia_H, Dec 2024

This was a great tour. We learned a lot about the two hills of Lyon, and the people who lived on them from the Gauls through the Romans and the Canuts and their eventual revolution. Didac was a terrific guide who really knew his stuff and made the whole 3 hours super interesting. He even played music to inspire us on the steps! We highly recommend!

Didac is the guide you want.

Phyllis_A, Dec 2024

Didac provided us with a thorough understanding of both Fourviere and Croix Rousses. His easy manner added to the experience, and knowing that the tour covered a great deal of climbing and descending, he was sensitive to our capacity.

A highlight of our time in Lyon.

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