Storytelling Tour of Old Lyon: Immerse in the Splendors of the Renaissance Era

Immerse yourself in the splendors of the Renaissance era on this storytelling tour of Old Lyon. Follow the adventures of Catherine, a printer woman, as she fights to save her family’s printing press. Fun and educational for the whole family!

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vieux Lyon - The Vieux-Lyon district is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is the second largest Renaissance complex in Europe after Venice. Your storyteller guide takes you back into the life of the inhabitants of Old Lyon in the 16th century …
What's Included
  • Visit to the historic traboules
  • Guided by a professional storyteller
Additional Information

On this narrative journey, your guide will submerge you into the enchanted world of the Renaissance period. The anticipated arrival of King Henri II and the ensuing celebrations, the reputation and expertise of Lyon’s printers, along with the disputes and ploys. You will trace the exciting tale of Catherine, a female printer, and her battle to preserve…

Location
6 Rue du Doyenné
Rue du Doyenné
The guide awaits visitors at the entrance to the "Vieux-Lyon - Cathédrale Saint-Jean" metro station.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Benjaminmt9763by
Nov 14, 2024
Exciting storytelling tour - A passionate and exciting visit thanks to Agent C. The very lively story, extremely well told leads us into the old Lyon that we rediscover from another angle. To do absolutely!!
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Sophier220
Oct 21, 2024
Unusual unmissable storytelling tours, a timeless experience! So clever. - Listening to an actor tell us a wonderful story while walking around Lyon and discovering key info, places and anecdotes: fun moment not to be missed. Recommended to all. Small and large:) Format, substance and form: everything sounds right. We have already been there twice with family, a third to come with friends. Various stories and places! Can't wait to let me transport again. Age of participants (parents + 11 year old).
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Vevelil
Sep 29, 2024
A timeless moment - Thank you Olivier, we loved this theatralized tour. You transported us to old Lyon at the time like an open-air play. Now we want to make all the visits!
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M1739frvalerief
Jul 29, 2024
Tasty - This tour took us to 16th century Lyon. The guide , with tasty anecdotes, made us have a very pleasant time. We will return without hesitation.
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905pjp
Apr 29, 2024
Superbly animated visit. - Our child loved the story that was created by Cybèle and a few weeks later is still singing songs associated with the visit.
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Trapani19
Oct 31, 2023
Cybèle, a talented association to recommend to families and friends - Once again, Chloe, Agent C, proved to be exciting and very talented; Old Lyon has almost no secrets for us. My 2 grandchildren aged 10 and 12 were passionate; I will take my 2 other grandchildren from their next stay in Lyon. All 4 had loved the visit to the Croix-Rousse following in Jirôme’s footsteps
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Marie
Apr 26, 2018
Interesting, different and fresh - We had the storytelling tour in the Vieux Lyon. We really enjoyed it : the guide was great with perfect rythme and play, the story is well designed and we discovered lot of interesting spots. I would say this is the perfect way to discover a city, specially with children.
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From $21
up to 9 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).