Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This tour discusses difficult subjects such as the German occupation during World War II and deportation. Recommended for ages 14 and up.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the extraordinary destinies of remarkable women of Lyon who made history ! From forgotten heroines of the labor movement to courageous resistance fighters during World War II, I will share with you the captivating stories of these exceptional women from Lyon. This walking tour will also allow you to: - Visit the "Slopes of Croix Rousse" district - Enjoy panoramic views of the city of Lyon - Enjoy a personalized experience in a small group (max. 10 people)
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Recommandations and tips for where to eat !
A guided tour by a passionate independent (woman) guide (of course!)
The discovering of a lively neighbourhood
Unique stories you won't hear anywhere else
Hotel pick-up or drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Place de la Croix-Rousse
Your guide will be waiting for you near the Jacquard statue in the center of Place de la Croix Rousse.
Return
Place des Terreaux
Lyon: a unique tour of Lyon's heroines
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Discover the extraordinary destinies of remarkable women of Lyon who made history ! From forgotten heroines of the labor movement to courageous resistance fighters during World War II, I will share with you the captivating stories of these exceptional women from Lyon. This walking tour will also allow you to: - Visit the "Slopes of Croix Rousse" district - Enjoy panoramic views of the city of Lyon - Enjoy a personalized experience in a small group (max. 10 people)
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Recommandations and tips for where to eat !
A guided tour by a passionate independent (woman) guide (of course!)
The discovering of a lively neighbourhood
Unique stories you won't hear anywhere else
Hotel pick-up or drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Place de la Croix-Rousse
Your guide will be waiting for you near the Jacquard statue in the center of Place de la Croix Rousse.
Return
Place des Terreaux
Itinerary
1
Place de la Croix-Rousse
Main square of Croix Rousse, hotbed of silk workers' revolts
15 minutes
2
Montee De La Grande Cote
Iconic street on the slopes of Croix Rousse
20 minutes
3
Amphitheater of the Three Gauls
A Gallo-Roman vestige unique in France
20 minutes
4
Place Chardonnet
Typical square in the hillside neighborhood
15 minutes
5
Passage Thiaffait
Passage between buildings typical of the neighborhood
6
Eglise Saint-Polycarpe
Hidden church bombed during the siege of Lyon
7
Place des Terreaux
Main square of the city, where the city hall, the museum of fine arts, and the Bartholdi fountain are located