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Historical and naughty tour of Lyon
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Historical and naughty tour of Lyon

By Cybèle
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This historic and naughty tour of Lyon will allow you to cross the peninsula, admire its monuments and alleys, throughout the sensual history of the Lyonnais of yesteryear. You will discover the famous stories of local debauchery, the recommendations of doctors of the 14th century on the subject of procreation, or masturbation! You may have the chance to meet Casanova in person who will tell you about his Lyon exploits. Your guide-actor (not in costume but nevertheless dressed) takes you on a fun, historic and naughty walk that will not fail to amaze and tease you. CAUTION: Visit with explicit content, reserved for adults who know how to stay in control of their emotions.
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Ages 18-100, max of 20 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: French
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Start:
  • Place des Terreaux, Pl. des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon, France
    The guide awaits you at the entrance to the Museum of Fine Arts. You will recognize it by its badge "Cybèle"
End:
  • Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon, 1 Pl. de l'Hôpital, 69002 Lyon, France

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11363P11

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  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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  • Pl. des Terreaux, 69001 Lyon, France
    The guide awaits you at the entrance to the Museum of Fine Arts. You will recognize it by its badge "Cybèle"
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    The visit crosses the peninsula: the circuit passes through the interior courtyards of the Museum of Fine Arts, the Printing Museum, as well as in the courtyards of the Hôtel-Dieu.
  • 1 Pl. de l'Hôpital, 69002 Lyon, France
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  • Cybèle
    390
    France
  • _ecasey47
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Emmanuel is the best tour guide ever!!
    I love this tour company! Monsieur Emmanuel was so much fun and kind! My friends and I learned so much. I would book again.
    Written 15 January 2019
  • Discover03336720202
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    excellent talent!!
    We used the second time. This time chose "Lyonnaise Silk worker tour" Clemence is a very talented and charming guide. And she guides us with enthusiasm. We know that we will order for their tour next time as well
    Written 15 November 2018
  • marie c
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    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.
    Written 26 April 2018
  • Danielle K
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    fun and informative
    This was a totally different take on the traditional tour and all the better for it! (not at all the typical "this is a building. It was built a long time ago" kind where you fall asleep half way through). Guided through la Croix-Rousse, Clemence's amazing story telling kept us both informed of the history and captivated through the characters she used to tell us the story of the silk makers of Lyon. Highly recommend!!
    Written 12 December 2016
  • Sarah G
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Made local history come alive!
    We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Agent C (Clemence) -- learning about local history, walking through several traboules -- and swept up about the storytelling. Highly recommended!!
    Written 27 August 2016
  • stanley2001
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun and different introduction to old Lyon
    We greatly enjoyed a "secret printing press" tour of the old town in a very small group. Combining some of the excellent sights of old Lyon with a fictional story was a fun and different way to get to know the town.
    Written 26 August 2016
  • Julia G
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Storytelling at its best
    Clemence has amazing knowledge and passion for Lyon's heritage. Her storytelling brings Vieux Lyon and it's traboules to life. You can't miss it!
    Written 26 July 2016
  • sarahZ787IG
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unique city tour thru Lyons old city
    Our city tour with cybele was an incredible unique way to experience Lyons old city. During the 1 1/2 hour visit the host showed us a couple of secret place combined with historical anecdotes.
    Written 6 July 2016
  • agnesdulong
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    L'Histoire vivante! / Living History!
    Merci Clémence pour cette visite insolite. On se sentait vivre et respirer comme au 15/16eme siècle. Très interssant, passionnat, vivant. Thank you Clémence for this unusual visit. We felt living and breathing as we were in 15/16 century. Really interesting, exciting and living!
    Written 14 April 2016
  • Judith R
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Accommodates a variety of ages and interests
    Our visit to Lyon with Clemence was exactly what we needed to appreciate this beautiful city. For my 20-something daughter, she brought a youthful view. For my traditional tastes, she covered history and art from a knowledgable perspective. We especially appreciated her "discussion" with a resident of the Rose traboule who wanted to debate the privacy. Our time with Clemence was a delight and I highly recommend her tour services.
    Written 6 April 2016
  • Paul T
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Also impressive in English
    I can't help thinking that Cybèle was quite possibly the highlight of our evening in Lyon last week. Between her profound knowledge of the history of the city, her spontaneity, quick witted replies (putting a few of our crowd in their place on several occasions) and especially her sense of humour, I can promise you an unforgettable evening. In our case the context was professional but, if there are enough people present, the tour could easily be covered by tourists eager to learn more about the city's history (and what a history!). She takes you through the famous traboules as if you were back in the 15th century and explains how the rich would show off their wealth and the merchants could enhance their income during the annual fare while the servants would have to run back and forth to the muddy river bank to pick up meat for the evening banquets...
    Written 15 March 2015
  • JuLien B
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Whaou!
    This was amazing, all the good comments fit to what we experienced. Clémence captivated our attention so nicely, despite the fact that we were a large group of 25 people, quite tired after a busy day. Her English was perfect and I really liked Clémence improvising from the comments and teasing from some of my colleagues, certainly not an easy thing to do :-) I learnt many interesting stories about Lyon, although I've lived there for 6 years. And what's more, the value for money is excellent. So...enjoy! Julien
    Written 13 March 2015
  • Maryne L
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun and interesting!
    We were an international group of business people meeting in Lyon and we very much enjoyed the tour. A good mix of history, culture and humor! All of that in English! Thanks!
    Written 3 March 2015
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Michel
Brussels, Belgium179 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We spent a superb morning in Lyon with Chloe, a very gifted actress and storyteller. We hung on his lips for 90 minutes. Well done
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Written 11 December 2023
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Merci pour ce retour et à bientôt peut-être !
Written 4 January 2024
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NATHALIE M
France12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Excellent moment entre amis avec Lucille notre guide qui a su nous faire voyager à travers l'histoire coquine de Lyon grâce à ses talents de conteuse ! Merci !
Written 18 March 2022
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Jacksparrow2411
Lyon, France65 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
Excellent en tout point !
Le guide, le déroulé de la visite, son contenu, bref... je ne peux que recommandé pour un cadeau original ou un plaisir personnel !
Written 13 March 2023
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Merci pour votre retour ! :)
Written 14 March 2023
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Laurence D
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Une balade commentée sur les dessous coquins de Lyon, très sympathique. Merci à notre guide, à ses talents de comédien et son humour pour cette balade coquine historique de Lyon. À faire
Written 5 February 2023
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Merci pour votre retour et à bientôt ! :)
Written 6 February 2023
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guy g
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Visite intéressante très bien animé par notre guide Olivier spécialement pour ceux qui ne connaissent pas ou peu la presqu'île de Lyon.
Written 16 January 2023
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Merci pour votre retour ! Nous espérons mériter les 5* la prochaine fois 😌
Written 30 January 2023
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Amarande G
Perouges, France16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Visite hors du commun et quelle visite!
Un grand moment d’histoire mais pas que, notre guide nous a fait voyager dans le temps de la plus belle et drôle des façons
Written 5 December 2021
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Nathally-MJ
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
C'était notre 2e visite Cybèle.
La première, à la découverte du théâtre antique de Fourvière et de l'histoire du jeune Calidore, était passionnante pour tous les âges.
Et ce mois-ci, nous avons tenté en couple la visite coquine et historique en presqu'île de Lyon. Autre guide, mais le même talent narratif qui happe et retient bien l'attention de son auditoire pendant 1h30.
Une balade qui est un chouette prétexte pour découvrir ou se rappeler des épisodes de l'histoire lyonnaise et de l'Histoire tout court, ponctuée d'anecdotes croustillantes de diverses époques.
Bref, un bon moment, drôle et intéressant.
Written 24 July 2021
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en_passant_68
Colmar, France129 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
J’ai déjà pu tester quelques unes des visites proposées : cette fois ci , j’ai pu profiter de la visite coquine . De nouveau , moment très agréable. Bravo à l’équipe pour la qualité des sorties , anecdotes , la bonne humeur . J’apprécie également beaucoup les précisions à la fin , permettant de faire le distinguo entre le réel et l’inventé 😉Je recommande vivement .
Written 30 May 2021
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Chantal Vives
Lyon, France2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Friends
Une vraie expérience inoubliable à partager.
La guide a été très captivante, ses anecdotes bien amenées, son interprétation très enjouée nous ont fait vivre une balade un peu hors du temps et des soucis actuels. Bravo
Written 19 October 2020
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Nelly M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
Quel beau moment ! Merci à notre conteuse pour nous avoir raconté ce Lyon coquin il y a qq siècles... Elle nous a plongé dans cette coquinerie à travers de petites histoires sulfureuses mais non moins ludiques et découverte d'un peu d'histoire de notre belle ville. NOus avions adoré..
Je conseille vivement et nous avons hâte de découvrir d'autres balades.
Bravo et merci encore.
Written 27 July 2020
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