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Lyon: Aquarium Entrance Ticket

1. Lyon: Aquarium Entrance Ticket

Discover 300 species of aquatic life from diverse ecosystems around the world at the Lyon Aquarium. Exhibits include: • La Confluence: Fish from temperate freshwater in Europe. • La Balade Tropicale: Tropical species from America, Asia and Africa. • The World's Reefs: Colorful reefs with moray eels and clownfish. • Marine curiosities: Dangerous and rare fish, and friendly sharks including the Port Jackson shark and the octopus. After taking a gourmet break at the snack bar, enjoy the cinema where short films and documentaries are shown throughout the day. Finally, check out the souvenir shop at the exit where you will find gifts for people of all ages.

Lyon: Day or Night Pedicab Tour

2. Lyon: Day or Night Pedicab Tour

Lyon is a particularly historically rich city and you will discover the magnificent district of Old Lyon through its streets, churches, and traboules (passageways). Your guide will tell you curiosities and about secrets places.  Begin your journey in Bellecour Square. You will see Old Lyon's most famous monuments of Fourvière, Saint-Jean Cathedral, and Pink Tower. Visit the most beautiful spots on the peninsula including Bellecour, Terreaux, Jacobins, and Célestins. Explore the famous painted walls.  Your guide will also reveal some secret locations. Head to a Renaissance district, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover Guignol House and the best panoramic views in the city in Saint Georges District. Journey through some of the 500 traboules in Lyon to the best traditional bouchon cuisine restaurants.

Lyon: 'Parc de la Tête d'Or' Urban Park Walking Tour

3. Lyon: 'Parc de la Tête d'Or' Urban Park Walking Tour

Explore the mysteries of 'Parc de la Tête d'Or' park on this guided walking tour in Lyon. Keep warm with a hot drink as you view some of the park's botanical wonders like the tropical greenhouses and rose bushes. Hear about the park's history which dates back to 1857. Meet your guide at the golden door of the 'Porte des Enfants du Rhône' park entrance and begin your walking tour. Pass by a 17-hectare lake was created from a branch of the Rhône. See some of the park's 8,800 trees, 30,000 rose bushes, and 6,500 square meters of greenhouses. Stop at a monument where the names of 10,600 soldiers who died for France are engraved. Visit the  African savanna in the zoological park where zebras, giraffes, antelopes, lions and other rare species roam free over 3 hectares of land. As you stroll learn the origins and history of the park. Finish your tour at the place where you met your guide.

Lyon: from Confluence to Barbe Island in electric boat

4. Lyon: from Confluence to Barbe Island in electric boat

Discover old Lyon by piloting your own navigable electric boat yourself without a license. A round trip of 3 hours from Confluence through the secrets of Old Lyon to the mysterious Ile Barbe. Tour the island by boat without a license and enjoy the beautiful stones of the abbey and lush vegetation. You will be surprised by the ease of handling your electric boat without a license. Can accommodate from 1 to 10 people on board. The boat is not shared with other groups and you can serenely enjoy an authentic river cruise away from the crowded tourist attractions. A real tourist booklet will be offered to you so that you don't miss any of the monuments and legends to discover on your route.

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4.6 / 5

based on 25 reviews

Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. He chose a very nice course and answered our questions. Wonderful way to discover this pretty city without fatigue, especially for old Lyon for seniors who are not very mobile.

I highly recommend this tour! The tour guide really knows the city and shows the soul of the city. Would recommend to do this in the morning before 12h, because more things are available for tourist.

Easy booking, friendly guide who speaks our language and tells many interesting stories. Gladly again if it is offered.

Vincent was a wonderful tour guide. Very knowledge and fluent in English. We had a great tour.

Very good group activity enjoyed by the whole family