France · Walking Tours

2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Lyon City Centre and Terreaux

2 Hours Round trip from Pl. Bellecour Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Roam around Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest pedestrian squares
02 Admire the famous fountain at Place des Jacobins
03 Pass by scrumptious local fare on bustling Mercière Street
04 Explore Rue de la République and its Haussmannian architecture
05 See the opera house and the beautiful city hall in Terreaux

Embark on this walking excursion through Lyon and discover its impressive city centre. Stroll across La Place Bellecour, the city's main square and one of Europe's largest pedestrian squares, then continue to prominent landmarks including Place des Jacobins, Mercière Street, and Rue de la République with its very Parisian Haussmannian architecture. Pass by the famous opera house before ending in the Terreaux district with the beautiful city hall.

As you may know, Lyon is the "world gastronomic capital", and restaurants are an important part of our city life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Lyon's Historic City Centre

Begin the tour at the city's main square, "La place Bellecour", one of the largest pedestrian squares in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Then walk to the outstanding Jacobins Square, with its beautiful fountain decorated with statues of famous local artists.
Continue to Mercière Street, a bustling Renaissance street full of renowned colourful restaurants highly appreciated by locals and visitors alike. As you may know, Lyon is the "world gastronomic capital", and restaurants are an important part of our city life.
Next, head to Rue de la République, the heart of Lyon, known for its Haussmannian architecture.
Later, pass by the opera house and end the tour in the Terreaux district with the beautiful city hall.