About this Event
Embark on the Lyon Audio Tour: Historic Treasures
Lyon breathes beneath a layer of gold and grit, where the hushed corridors of the Opera mask centuries of revolutionary fire and forbidden passion. This self guided audio tour pulls back the velvet curtain of the city to reveal secrets that remain hidden from the casual observer.
Did a clandestine society truly meet beneath the foundations of the Basilica of Our Lady of Fourvière to alter the fate of kings? Why does the stage of the Théâtre des Célestins still echo with the desperate prayers of a vanished actress? Is it possible to find the exact stone in the old quarter that once held a traitor’s final confession?
Traverse the steep traboules and ancient slopes as the city’s complex, blood stained history unfolds through your headphones. Ignite your perspective. Rediscover Lyon, where every shadow carries a legacy, and prepare to confront the city’s restless soul.
🗺️ Tour Details
- Duration: 2 hours 2 minutes
- Distance: Around 5.6 km (3.5 miles)
- Audio Content: up to 43min
- Meeting Point: Start at Basilica of Our Lady of Fourvière, only a 2 minute walk from Lyon-Saint-Paul Train Station
- Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Place Bellecour, Saint-Nizier Church in Lyon, Basilica of Our Lady of Fourvière
Experience the charm of Lyon 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.
🎒 What's Included
- Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Lyon'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
ℹ️ Important Info
- This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
- This tour does not grant you access into any building or site on the tour.
- Locations on the tour are not affiliated with AudaTours.
- 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!
📲 Getting Started is Easy!
Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 20 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.
✅ True Stories, Real Places
Explore with confidence. Every AudaTours experience is built from verified historical and geographical sources and reviewed for accuracy before release. Our fact-checking process ensures each story is authentic, insightful, and reliable—so you can discover the world with total peace of mind.
👥 Who's It For?
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.
🎧 What is AudaTours?
AudaTours 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 AudaTours, you'll experience:
- 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
📍 Tour Stops
You will visit the following locations:
- 🏛️ Basilica of Our Lady of Fourvière (4min)
- 🏛️ Lugdunum (museum) (3min)
- 🏛️ Ancient Theatre of Lyon (3min)
- 🏛️ Ancient Odeon of Lyon (3min)
- 🏠 House of the Sieve (2min)
- ⛪ Saint Paul's Church in Lyon (3min)
- 🏛️ Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon (4min)
- 📍 Place des Terreaux (4min)
- 🎭 Lyon Opera (3min)
- 📍 Hôtel de Ville, Lyon (4min)
- ⛪ Saint-Nizier Church in Lyon (2min)
- 📍 Place des Jacobins (Lyon) (2min)
- 🔔 Place Bellecour (4min)
- 📍 Théâtre des Célestins (3min)
- ⛪ Saint John's Cathedral of Lyon (2min)
Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.
Above photo: NearEMPTiness, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: Jean-Christophe BENOIST, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: Pymouss, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: Chabe01, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: Corentin Eustacchi, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.
🌍 Available Languages
Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:
🇬🇧 English •
🇫🇷 French •
🇪🇸 Spanish •
🇩🇪 German •
🇮🇹 Italian •
🇵🇹 Portuguese •
🇷🇺 Russian •
🇯🇵 Japanese •
🇨🇳 Chinese •
🇳🇱 Dutch •
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil) •
🇸🇦 Arabic •
🇰🇷 Korean •
🇸🇪 Swedish •
🇩🇰 Danish •
🇫🇮 Finnish •
🇵🇱 Polish •
🇨🇿 Czech •
🇭🇺 Hungarian •
🇬🇷 Greek •
🇹🇷 Turkish •
🇮🇳 Hindi •
🇦🇱 Albanian •
🇪🇹 Amharic •
🇦🇲 Armenian •
🇧🇩 Bengali •
🇧🇦 Bosnian •
🇧🇬 Bulgarian •
🇲🇲 Burmese •
🇪🇸 Catalan •
🇭🇷 Croatian •
🇪🇪 Estonian •
🇬🇪 Georgian •
🇮🇳 Gujarati •
🇮🇸 Icelandic •
🇮🇩 Indonesian •
🇮🇳 Kannada •
🇰🇿 Kazakh •
🇱🇻 Latvian •
🇱🇹 Lithuanian •
🇲🇰 Macedonian •
🇲🇾 Malay •
🇮🇳 Malayalam •
🇮🇳 Marathi •
🇲🇳 Mongolian •
🇳🇴 Norwegian •
🇮🇷 Persian •
🇮🇳 Punjabi •
🇷🇴 Romanian •
🇷🇸 Serbian •
🇸🇰 Slovak •
🇸🇮 Slovenian •
🇸🇴 Somali •
🇰🇪 Swahili •
🇵🇭 Tagalog •
🇮🇳 Tamil •
🇮🇳 Telugu •
🇹🇭 Thai •
🇺🇦 Ukrainian •
🇵🇰 Urdu •
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
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Event venue & nearby stays
Basilica of Our Lady of Fourvière, Basilica of Our Lady of Fourvière, Lyon, France
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