Célestins Theatre (Théâtre des Célestins) Tours and Tickets

10:00 am/English | On this guided walking tour of Vieux Lyon, you will discover this amazing neighborhood with Paul, your guide. We will explain the history and culture of Lyon, talking about a lot of things, like the Bouchon (local restaurants), the history of Silk production in Lyon, Klaus Barbie and the French resistance during the Second World War, Paul Bocuse and food culture and Renaissance in Lyon. We will visit many hidden passageways (the Traboules) and secret courtyards, that are sometimes hard to find on your own. For the last part of the tour we will cross over to the modern city center and visit some highlights like the Theatre des Celestins and the Hôtel Dieu. Tips are greatly appreciated. Our guides spend many hours of personal time increasing their knowledge to provide you with the best experience possible. Tips not only help financially but also let the guide know he or she is doing a great job. Typical tip range has been e5-10 per person.

Travelers that want to avoid a crowded tour bus—but see more than with a typical walking tour—shouldn't miss this comfortable, pedicab tour in Lyon. As you cruise through the heart of the city, see top attractions, from bustling Place Bellecour to the historic Theatre des Celestins and Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste. Along the way, learn about Lyon's history from your guide, and see some of the city's ancient hillside passageways, called traboules.

Discover Lyon in an original way : A historical... and musical experience! A journey that will allow us to know the history of Lyon through hearing and sight! FOR WHO: For travelers who love music, history & architecture. I propose to discover the city of Lyon through its music heritage. An exciting journey through the town’s musical scenes & history through multiple approaches: historical, social and architectural that will allow us to psychoanalyze Lyon’s soul. HOW WE WILL DO IT: Along this experience, basically developed in Presqu’ile and slopes of Croix-Rousse hill, we will discover different stories and musical scenes from the past and the present with the support of musical playlists that we will listen to and comment on. BONUS : During the experience there is a stop at a local winery that will allow us to take a break drinking a glass of refreshing local wine.

Come and discover the treasures of the Lyon peninsula through the monuments and anecdotes that make our city a beautiful, flirtatious and lovely lady! We will stroll through the streets through time to discover all the secrets and funny and crispy little anecdotes! Note: We will not enter the monuments. WARNING!! This tour is offered in French, but if you wish to have it in English please write to me before booking. Thanks!