Lyon Highlights: Fourviere Hill & Old Town private tour
Overview
From the basilica Notre Dame de Fourviere to the Roman monuments, discover the ancient Capital of Gaul. Walk down the hill with your private guide from Lyon Private Tours to explore the old town, a Renaissance district where the traboules, the secret passageways of the city, are opening up before us.
Fourviere is the historical hill of Lyon, where everything started. From the Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica to the Roman monuments, discover the ancient capital of Gaul with your guide. Under the Roman stones are hidden so many fascinating stories. Then we’ll climb down the hill to discover the old town, Le Vieux-Lyon, the Renaissance district and the traboules, the secret passageways cutting through the buildings and the courtyards.
What's Included
- Explore the famous traboules, the secret passageways of the old town
- Learn about the local life now and then
Meeting and Pickup
8 Place de Fourvière
69005 Lyon, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Vieux Lyon
69005 Lyon, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Esplanade de la Basilique
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lugdunum - Musee et theatres romains
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Montee du Gourguillon
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Traboules du Vieux Lyon
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Explore the famous traboules, the secret passageways of the old town.
- Learn about the local life now and then.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lyon Highlights: Fourviere Hill & Old Town private tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lyon Highlights: Fourviere Hill & Old Town private tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Explore the famous traboules, the secret passageways of the old town
- Learn about the local life now and then
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
