Presqu'ile
Unusual
Vieux-Lyon
A tour combining games and stories!
Comfortably seated in your electric cycle rickshaw, set off on a tour of Lyon with a local guide who is passionate about their city.
"Greetings, Gones*! Guignol is the star of this guided tour. Follow the guide!"
VTake a stroll through the narrow streets of Vieux-Lyon, the old town, and discover its traditions and bouchon restaurants, as well as the famous Guignol and his museum.
Through the collections of puppets, learn the secrets of how they are made, and the fantastic story of the puppet character that has become one of the symbols of Lyon.
Next, cross the heart of the city via the Presqu'île – the peninsula between the rivers Saône and Rhône. Here, you can see the city’s major landmarks and enjoy a stroll along the banks of the Rhône, with a view of the hills and Lyon’s most beautiful monuments.
*An affectionate name for the people of Lyon
Worth knowing
Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes before the tour commences
Booking is necessary
Cancellation free of charge 72 hours before schedule activity
Accessible to persons with reduced mobility
During this tour, you get a 10% discount on all items in the Petit Musée de Guignol museum shop.
Duration
2h30
Kind
Cyclopolitain Cycling tour
Access
Metro A and D > Bellecour
Meeting point
In front of the Tourist Office, Place Bellecour - Lyon 2nd
Prices
VIEUX-LYON: A REMARKABLE DISTRICT
This is one of Europe’s largest Renaissance sites. It covers 24 hectares along the Saône, from Saint-Georges to Saint-Jean and Saint-Paul. In 1967, it was the first protected site in France, with more than 500 listed buildings.
