France · Walking Tours

Discover Lyon through its hills

4 Hours Round trip from Lyon Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lyon’s two legendary hills: Fourvière and Croix-Rousse
  • 02 Visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
  • 03 See the Ancient Theatre of Fourvière and other Roman remains
  • 04 Enjoy panoramic views from Fourvière’s esplanade
  • 05 Discover the historic streets and passageways of Croix-Rousse
  • 06 Learn about Lyon’s silk-weaving heritage and the Canuts
  • 07 Experience a mix of heritage, architecture, and street art
  • 08 Walking tour through some of Lyon’s most characterful districts

Discover Lyon on a walking tour through its two iconic hills, Fourvière and Croix-Rousse, where the city’s history, architecture, and character come into focus. From Roman remains and religious landmarks to panoramic viewpoints and atmospheric streets, this experience offers a rich introduction to one of France’s most distinctive cities.

Explore highlights including the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, the Ancient Theatre of Fourvière, and the historic slopes of Croix-Rousse. Along the way, uncover traces of Lyon’s Roman past, its silk-weaving heritage, and the creative spirit that still defines these neighborhoods today.

Discover Lyon on a walking tour through its two iconic hills, Fourvière and Croix-Rousse, where the city’s history, architecture, and character come into focus.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Lyon
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Itinerary Discover Lyon through its hills

Croix Rousse Hill: Opera, Croix Paquet, Croix Rousse Tunnels, Arêtes de Poisson, Gros Caillou, Esplanade du Grand Côte, Amphiteâtre Trois Gaules, Rouville, Jardin de Chartreaux...

Fourvière: Basilique de Fourvière, Esplanade de Fourvière, Amphitêatre Galeo-Roman, Rue de Farges, Jardin des Curiosites, Montée du Gourgillon.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lyon 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entry or admission fee

Know before you go

  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Discover Lyon through its hills
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Discover Lyon through its hills

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lyon, FR
Tour start
Lyon, FR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Lyon.

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