Lyon WWII & Resistance Full-Day Walking Tour
Tour Details
Duration
4 Hours
Stops
15 stops
Language
English, French, German, Spanish
Offline
Available
GPS Guided
Yes
About This Tour
Walk the same streets where Lyon’s WWII Resistance once operated—this self-guided audio tour lets you explore powerful history with just your phone.
This 90-minute, 2 km route takes you through 10+ moving landmarks across Presqu’île and Croix-Rousse. You’ll climb secret stairways, visit quiet memorials, and hear the stories of everyday heroes. Perfect for travelers into WWII history, local legends, or hidden corners of Lyon. The walk is mostly easy, with one stairway section.
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What You'll Experience
- WWII Prison: Monument to Nazi Brutality and French Resistance
- Visit CHRD Lyon to honor WWII's unsung heroes
- Follow the Resistance escape path through Cour des Voraces’ secret stairway.
- Walk Rue Victor-Hugo, once a secret Resistance lifeline through Lyon.
- Stand in Place Bellecour Lyon’s heart, where freedom defied occupation.
- Pause at Le Veilleur de Pierre Lyon’s silent tribute to freedom.
- Step into Saint-Nizier where Lyon’s history and quiet defiance live on.
- Uncover hidden wartime stories at Place des Terreaux Lyon’s secret square.
- Discover Hôtel de Ville Lyon’s grand city hall and symbol of resistance.
- Get lost in a mural where art, heritage, and imagination come alive.
- Uncover a silent Resistance story hidden behind a quiet Lyon façade
- Step back in time at Lyon’s Three Gauls Amphitheatre!
What's Included
Included
- Access to Self Lyon WWII & Resistance Full-Day Walking Tour on "Trippy Tour Guide" App
- 30+ narration points of popular locations in Lyon
- Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
- Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
- Audio Guide
Not Included
- Entry Fee of Centre for the History of Resistance and Deportation (CHRD) ($8)
Tour Stops
The Rhône River at Pont Gallieni
Place Carnot – Monument to the Dead (WWI & WWII Memorial)
Rue Victor-Hugo – A Hidden Artery of the Resistance
+12 more stops
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Reviews
cy
9/22/2025Excellent very informative audio tour. Dictionary was clear and very well researched giving it a local perspective. Allow plenty of time and coffee stops if completing the entire tour in one go. Will take between 3 to 4 hours, but worth it.
Amélie B
5/26/2025I’ve walked these streets a thousand times, but never like this. The guide brought a layer of meaning I hadn’t seen before especially the Hôtel de Ville and Place des Terreaux, where stories are often hidden in plain sight. This tour made me proud of my city’s past and grateful for its heroes.
Thomas
5/26/2025This tour was more than sightseeing it was a tribute. From Le Veilleur de Pierre to the hidden messages behind quiet facades, every step honors the courage of those who stood up to tyranny. Walking the same routes the Resistance used was humbling. Highly recommended for veterans and history lovers alike.
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