Ancient Theatre of Fourvière (Théâtre Antique de Lyon) Tours and Tickets

The perfect introduction to France’s history-filled city, this hop-on hop-off tour of Lyon makes stops at several attractions. Enrich your visit with audio commentary in multiple languages as you listen to anecdotes about the city, its people, and its heritage. Your pass is valid for the whole day, so you can get down—and back on—as many times as you’d like.

Take in the sights of Lyon with an electric bike tour, an easy way to get around, while you sample some of what makes this the culinary capital of France. After stops in Lyon's UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Place des Terreaux and La Croix-Rousse, riding along the picturesque Rhône River, pause at a restaurant to taste regional specialties like locally-made cheeses and cured meats. Upgrade to the 4-hour tour to include a stop at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière where you'll get wonderful views over Lyon. Tour group size is limited to 10 for more personalized attention from your guide.

Visit three different sites on Fourvière Hill, all UNESCO World Heritage sites, with your knowledgeable local guide. The Roman Amphitheater is approximately 2,000 years old, and remarkably intact. Fast forward to the end of the 19th century and visit the iconic basilica of Fourvière, and a lookout point just below which offers panoramic views over the city of Lyon. Finish your tour in the historic heart of Old Lyon.

Discover the two hills of Lyon, Fourviere and Croix-Rousse, on this half-day excursion. With a small group, hike to the top of each hill and take in the views of Lyon. Explore the neighborhood of Croix-Rousse as well as the Chartreux Gardens. Then, discover the ancient Roman history of Lyon as you explore the Fourviere which is home to the ruins of baths and theater.

Explore Lyon with ease on an electric bike. After a brief safety training, hop on your bike and begin your 2-hill circuit. Visit the Old Town, banks of the Saône River, Roman theater, Notre Dame de Fourvière Basilica, Terreaux Square, Croix-Russe district, and more. Take in stunning hilltop views and discover Lyon’s distinctive “traboules,” the passageways connecting historic buildings.

Hear the key moments of Lyon’s 2,000-year history during a panoramic city tour. With a private guide just for your group, you’ll check out the Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière, the neighborhood of Old Lyon, and the famous “traboules” passageways of Lyon. A funicular ride is among the highlights.

Get more out of your time in Lyon, and explore the city with a local driver-guide who’s passionate about the city. The half-day tour is private—so is bookable just for your own group of friends, family, or co-workers—and includes a preplanned route around the city’s historical monuments by minivan. You’ll hear the history as you go, along with the city stories that you’ll only hear from locals.