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Visits and excursions around Lyon
Take the opportunity of being in Lyon to discover all the wonders of the City of Lights and its surroundings. Check-out below a few ideas of visits and half-day & full day excursions. We can also create your own specific tour. Groupe Couleur is a specialist of France, so don't hesitate to let us know what you would like, we will be happy to help!
CHECK OUT A FEW IDEAS BELOW!
Vieux Lyon walking tour
Through this walking tour, you will discover the medieval & Renaissance district of Old Lyon, classified by UNESCO. As you wander the neighbourhood, where you can wobble on the cobblestone roads and mingle with locals and tourists alike, you'll get to see Lyon's famous and one-of-a-kind Traboules: passageways that were used by both city-dwellers over 1,500 years ago and the French Resistance during World War II, and many in between. This area is also home of lots of bars where locals hang out, along with plenty of shops and art galleries.
Available for groups from 10 people.
Croix Rousse Hill and silk industry
The Croix Rousse district, perched on its hill, is a village in its own right. Its high-ceilinged buildings once housed the weaving looms of the Canuts, the silk workers. Its rich past has left its nickname of "the hill that works" and its elegant, unique architecture. This historic district offers a breathtaking panorama of Lyon's rooftops, and its bars, restaurants and large daily market make it a very lively area, at once traditional, relaxed and trendy.
Available for groups from 10 people.
Lyon by electric bike
Seated on an electric bicycle and following an enthusiastic guide, listen to the unusual facts and tales about the landmark monuments of Lyon, the capital of the Gauls!
From your starting point in the Renaissance district of Vieux-Lyon, make your way along the Saône embankment and enjoy the charming view of the river and its bridges. This will take you to the tunnel devoted to alternative means of transport, at the foot of Croix-Rousse hill.Your itinerary will then take you on to Tête d'Or Park, veritable green lung of the city, where you will get to cycle around the lake, in a green and leafy environment. Having left the Saône, you will glide along the Rhône on banks entirely redeveloped as bike paths. Explore part of the Presqu'île before ending your visit in Vieux-Lyon, both of which are inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list.
Enjoy a 2-hours original, friendly and fun experience!
Available for groups from 6 people.
Gourmet tour of Halles de Lyon
Among the country's countless covered markets, Les Halles de Lyon stand out. With over sixty restaurants and specialty shops inside, this is a foodie's dream come true, a lively place where you'll meet locals and tourists alike, people doing a bit of shopping, the curious and gourmets looking for their next meal. During your visit to this gastronomy landmark, you will have ample opportunity to try a number of the market's flavours, and you will also get to learn about the market's history with a local guide.
Available for groups from 10 people.
Puces du Canal Flea Market visit
In just a few years, the Puces du Canal has become the 2nd largest flea market in France, a destination in its own right. Established over 25 years ago, at the gateway to Lyon, the 400 shops of the Puces du Canal offers is a veritable paradise for bargain hunters and lovers of antiques. Les Puces are a village brought to life by hundreds of enthusiasts with a unique atmosphere!
Available for groups from 10 people.
Hop on Hop off
Your pass means you can freely hop on and off at any of the 14 stops to visit museums and monuments, or just enjoy a quiet stroll. From Place Bellecour to the Saône, the view over the Saint-Georges district is stunning. Follow the left bank to the modern Confluence district, then head on up Fourvière hill, passing by the Roman theatre and the Odeon, all the way to Notre-Dame de Fourvière. The sight as you approach the basilica is truly impressive.
Available for individuals & groups
Lyon City Card
Make the most of your stay in Lyon by booking your Lyon City Card. This essential pass is available for 24, 48, 72 or 96 hours. It will give you access to numerous museums, attractions, guided tours, cruises... and many other advantages. You'll also be able to move around Lyon freely - everything is included!
Available for individuals & groups.
Sightseeing cruises
Discover Lyon’s most emblematic monuments from a different angle and enjoy a break to the rhythm of the Rhône and Saône rivers. The cruise is a captivating 1h journey through the history of Lyon: Vieux Lyon Renaissance district, bold architecture of the Confluence or the oasis of greenery of Ile Barbe at the gates of the city. Each cruise offers the most beautiful panoramic views of the city, in a relaxing atmosphere and with commentaries by a local guide.
Available for groups from 10 people (possible privatization).
Lunch & Dinner Cruise
Combine culture and gastronomy and discover Lyon on board a restaurant cruise: Enjoy a generous, refined, and fresh cuisine prepared by the Chef and his brigade on board. The 2h30 cruise allows you to see the most emblematic monuments of Lyon from a different angle, with commentary by a local guide. For a lunch or a dinner, change your traditional restaurant outing and come aboard for a magical experience.
Available for groups from 6 people (possible privatization).
Pérouges
Nestled 40’ north-east of Lyon, the medieval village of Pérouges date from the 13th and 14th centuries and is one of the most beautifully preserved historic villages in France. Perched high upon a hill, it gives some fantastic views of the surrounding countryside.
Your guide will take you through the narrow cobbled streets on a journey through time. The village is entirely pedestrianised and is also home to restaurants, cafés and art shops.
Available for groups from 20 people.
Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées
A stone's throw from Lyon, the hilltop villages of the Pierres Dorées region of Beaujolais are a goldmine for the eyes! At the gateway to the Beaujolais region, the land of golden stones takes on a Tuscan glow under the sun. Entirely built in ochre tones, the villages have preserved a rich heritage, and are a delight to visitors.
Your guide will take you on a tour of typical little villages and rolling wine landscapes, before stopping at a wine cellar to taste the local wines.
Available for groups from 20 people.
Côtes du Rhône
Welcome to the northernmost part of the Côtes du Rhône area, land of the legendary Syrah and Viognier grapes. Just 25 minutes south of Lyon, you'll be discovering one of the oldest and steepest vineyards in France, with terraces built during Roman times! Here stand the Côte Rôtie appellation estates: Condrieu and Saint-Joseph, both considered to be among the most prestigious appellations among Côtes du Rhône wines.
Your guide will take you on a tour through these impressive landscapes, before stopping at a wine cellar to taste premium wines.
Available for groups from 10 people.
Full day Lyon tour with typical "bouchon" lunch
Embark on a day tour of Lyon’s best sites with a local guide to see local gems such as Old Lyon, where you can wobble on the cobblestone roads and mingle with locals and tourists alike!
Old Lyon has UNESCO status and lots of bars where locals hang out, along with plenty of shops and art galleries. As you wander the neighbourhood, you'll get to see Lyon's famous and one-of-a-kind Traboules: passageways that were used by both city-dwellers over 1,500 years ago and the French Resistance during World War II, and many in between. They’re difficult to navigate alone, but our guides know the way!
Then finish your day by taking in some greenery and some of the best views of the city on Fourvière Hill, the grounds of the spectacular Fourvière basilica and the idyllic Rosary Garden.
This experience also includes lunch in a traditional "bouchon", a cosy Lyon-style restaurant serving Lyon's specialties. Yum!
Available for groups from 20 people.
Beaujolais et Pérouges
This full-day tour will take you to the medieval village of Pérouges, before crossing the Saône to reach the Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées region.
The medieval village of Pérouges is one of the most beautifully preserved historic villages in France. Perched high upon a hill, it gives some fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. Your guide will take you through the narrow cobbled streets on a journey through time. The village is entirely pedestrianised and is also home to restaurants, cafés and art shops.
You will have a lunch there in a traditional restaurant then reach the Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées, literally “Golden Stones”. This name comes from the ochre stone with which the villages in the region are built, giving them a Tuscan air in the sunshine. Stop at a wine cellar for a tasting of local wines during the visit.
Available for groups from 20 people.
Beaujolais crus et chateaux
On this tour, you will stop in several vineyards, châteaux and domains on your way and learn the secrets of “semi-carbonic maceration”, the process used to make Beaujolais wines.
Start the journey in a wine cellar where you will get to be introduced to the Beaujolais wines. With your guide, learn the differences in wine-making and how French wines are classified between generic, villages and crus appellations.
After a short drive, push the door of a second Beaujolais domain, meet a passionate wine-maker and immerse yourself in French history and tradition. T
Available for groups from 20 people.
Annecy
Set between lake and mountains, Annecy is an invitation to stroll and discover. With its cobbled streets, colourful facades and emblematic edifices, the “Venice of the Alps” is a city rich in heritage.
You will first embark on a half-day guided walking tour of Annecy: capital of the Haute-Savoie, Annecy is a city of Art with a magnificent architectural harmony. Walking around Annecy old town is a real delight. With its charming canals, its flower-bedecked banks, its small, delightful bridges and its beautiful houses, Annecy carries really well its nickname of “Venice of the Alps”. How pleasant it is to stroll along its canals or walk around the lovely narrow pedestrian streets!
You will have lunch in a traditional restaurant, then enjoy a cruise on Annecy's lake, which will take you from village to village around.
Available for groups from 20 people.
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