Immerse yourself in the history of Lyon with a walking audio tour of the Fourvière Historic District. Explore ancient Roman sites and enjoy breathtaking views of the city.
- Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere - Here you are facing the white and sumptuous Fourvière basilica … with many secrets!
- Tour Metallique de Fourviere - Discover a metallic tower with a familiar silhouette. Do not be surprised, this is indeed a replica of the Eiffel Tower, finally from its 3rd floor!
- Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière - All the objects from the Roman period found during archaeological excavations have been brought together in this Gallo-Roman museum inaugurated in 1975. There are statues, steles, mosaics …
- Théâtre Gallo Romain de Lyon-Fourvière - Discover the great ancient theater, built in 15 BC! Leaning against the hill, it perfectly matches the natural terrain and could accommodate up to 10,000 spectators!
- Insula basilicale - Other remains from the Roman period located above the great theater. These are the ruins of the sanctuary of Cybele ”goddess of fertility!
- Fourvière Hotel - Discover the magnificent Fourvière Hotel unknown to most Lyonnais … Former convent and designed by the same architect as the Basilica, do not hesitate to take a tour inside. That’s wonderful !
- Aqueduc romain du Gier (pont-siphon de Beaunant) - The remains of an ancient Roman aqueduct that carried water to the top of the hill.
- Eglise Saint-Just - One can read an inscription in Latin: “Machabaeis primo deinde sancto iusto”. Ready to discover the history of Saint-Just church?
- Thermes Antiques de Lyon - More Roman remains …! And not just any of them, as these are the ancient thermal baths built in the 1st century and only discovered in the 1970s.
- Place des Minimes - In the square stands the Décolle cross, which marks the place where most Christian martyrs were “taken off” during Roman antiquity, that is, beheaded in Old French …
- Audio-guided smartphone tour of Fourviere, the Sacred Hill
- Transport
- Personal expenses
Explore Fourvière, the locality where the Roman city of Lugdunum, later known as Lyon, originated! Be led by the voice of an enthusiastic and skilled guide from your own mobile device. Narrations are set off automatically at the actual places where incidents occurred.
Embark on a fascinating journey through time and Lyon’s history during a captivating walk with amazing sites offering panoramic views of the entire city! See the imposing Basilica of Fourvière and also this ancient theater established over 2,000 years ago.
Upon completion of your order, an email containing your activation code for the audio-guided tour will be sent to you.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
