Célestins Theatre (Théâtre des Célestins) Tours and Tickets
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Thespians and theater enthusiasts shouldn't miss Lyon's historic Célestins Theater (Théâtre des Célestins, which has been operating for more than 200 years. Visitors can attend a performance, or uncover the theater's history on a behind-the-scenes tour. Enjoy the lavish foyer, ornate bar, and lovingly renovated red and gold auditorium.
Lyon’s old town is riddled with secret passageways and history. This immersive, guided walking tour begins at the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral and takes you through the traboules (covered passageways used by silk workers to transport fabrics), to present-day silk workshops, and the Museum of Cinema and Miniatures, before finishing up at the Grand Hotel Dieu, formerly the city hospital, now a luxury hotel and shopping complex.
Travelers that want to avoid a crowded tour bus—but see more than with a typical walking tour—shouldn't miss this comfortable, pedicab tour in Lyon. As you cruise through the heart of the city, see top attractions, from bustling Place Bellecour to the historic Theatre des Celestins and Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste. Along the way, learn about Lyon's history from your guide, and see some of the city's ancient hillside passageways, called traboules.
Discover Lyon in an original way : A historical, musical & sensorial experience! A journey that will allow us to know the history of Lyon through hearing and sight!
FOR WHO:
For travelers who love music, history & architecture. I propose to discover the city of Lyon through its music heritage. An exciting journey through the town’s musical scenes & history through multiple approaches: historical, social and architectural that will allow us to psychoanalyze Lyon’s soul.
HOW WE WILL DO IT:
Along this experience, basically developed in Presqu’ile and slopes of Croix-Rousse hill, we will discover different stories and musical scenes from the past and the present with the support of musical playlists that we will listen to and comment on.
BONUS : During the experience there is a wine tasting at a local winery that will allow us to take a break drinking some glasses of refreshing & delicious local wine.
Come and discover the treasures of the Lyon peninsula through the monuments and anecdotes that make our city a beautiful, flirtatious and lovely lady!
We will stroll through the streets through time to discover all the secrets and funny and crispy little anecdotes!
Note: We will not enter the monuments.
WARNING!! This tour is offered in French, but if you wish to have it in English please write to me before booking. Thanks!
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2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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USD 51.26
Price varies by group size
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