Lyon Audio Tour: Hidden Passages and Grand Squares of the 2nd Arrondissement

Above photo: Corentin Eustacchi, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Lyon’s heart once thundered with revolt and splendor where silvery rivers meet grand plazas. Monuments like Place Bellecour and the Hospices civils de Lyon hide centuries of ambition and scandal behind their elegant facades.

Take this self-guided audio tour to uncover the secret currents shaping the 2nd arrondissement. Every step peels back the polished surface to reveal plots and passions most visitors overlook.

What wild act of protest scattered thousands across Place Bellecour in the dead of night? Which hidden codes linger on the fountains of Place des Jacobins? Why did a hospital’s shadow spark one of France’s strangest medical rumors?

Move through arches and open squares where rebels marched and scandals brewed. Find yourself chasing echoes of forgotten battles and whispered intrigues. See Lyon’s regal core transformed by stories of risk and rebellion, waiting for footsteps bold enough to seek them out.

Begin now and let the city’s pulse reveal its deepest secrets.

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• Duration: 2 hours 26 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 3.8 km (2.4 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 1h 33min
  
• Stops: 16 captivating landmarks including Place Bellecour, Hospices civils de Lyon, Museum of Fabrics
  

Experience the charm of 2nd arrondissement like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing 2nd arrondissement's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Lyon on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🔔  Place Bellecour (2min)
• ⛪  Chapel of the Hôtel-Dieu (Lyon) (4min)
• 🍺  Place de la République (Lyon) (4min)
• ⛰️  Passage de l'Argue (2min)
• 📍  Rue Thomassin (Lyon) (3min)
• 📍  Place des Jacobins (Lyon) (4min)
• 📍  Place des Célestins (3min)
• 📍  Hospices civils de Lyon (4min)
• 🏨  Hotel de l'Europe (2min)
• 🕍  Great Synagogue of Lyon (3min)
• 📍  Social Chronicle (2min)
• 🏟️  Mosaic of the Circus Games (4min)
• 📍  Attack on rue Victor-Hugo in Lyon (4min)
• 🏛️  Museum of Fabrics (3min)
• 📍  Hôpital de la Charité de Lyon (2min)
• 📍  Place Antonin-Poncet (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Learn even more about 2nd arrondissement with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Prehistory and Antiquity (4min)
• 🏛️    Middle Ages (3min)
• 🏛️    Renaissance and Wars of Religion (3min)
• 🏛️    Seventeenth and eighteenth centuries (3min)
• 🏛️    French Revolution and Empire (3min)
• 🏛️    Restoration and the July Monarchy (2min)
• 🏛️    Second Empire (3min)
• 🏛️    Industrial boom and the era of attacks (1892-1894) (2min)
• 🏛️    Modern Lyon (3min)
• 🏛️    Lyon during the Second World War (3min)
• 🌍    Location (2min)
• 🌍    Topography (3min)
• 🌟    Demography (3min)
• 🌟    Teaching (3min)
• 🌟    Cultural events and festivities (3min)
• 🎭    Policy trends and results (4min)
• 🎭    Municipal Government (3min)
• 🎭    Twinning (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: Corentin Eustacchi, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Corentin Eustacchi, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: HCL - CHU, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Corentin Eustacchi, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Dom, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

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