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CHRISTIAN TOURS LYON

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  • About Us
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    • Our Walking Tours
    • Curated Itineraries
    • Pilgrim Retreat & Walks
    • Curé of Ars Pilgrimage
    • Pricing
    • Other Lyon Experiences
  • Lyon's Saints and Martyrs
  • Curé of Ars
  • Key Moments
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Work with us to design your own walking tour, or choose from one of our curated routes

Prices below are in euros and, for groups from 1 to 4 persons and are intended as a guideline. They are negotiable based on the planning required and intensity.   

Coach tours are welcome (contact  us for more information) , and I can guide you in your own vehicle. 

Don't hesitate to reach out to us to discuss your needs and requirements

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Build Your Own

2 - 3 hours

From €85 per hour

Price  is for 4 people maximum. 

For groups of 5 or more people, a  supplement applies. Please contact us for a quotation. 



4 hours

From €80 per hour

Price  is for 4 people maximum. 

For groups of 5 or more people, a  supplement applies. Please contact us for a quotation. 


6 - 8 Hours

From €75 per hour

Price is for groups of up to 4 people.  Supplement applies for groups greater than 4. Please contact us for a quotation.

For tours lasting more than 5 hours during which no meal is offered free of charge to the guide, a compensatory allowance of 20 euros will be requested. In the case of one-day visits, the time spent at meals is included in the price.

Overtime

€80 per hour

Per hour, negotiable. 

Prices based on 1 - 4 persons

CURATED TOURS

Half-Day Tour: Early Christians of Lyon, Martyrs of 177 & Saint Irenaeus

From €300

Walk in the heart of Roman Lugdunum and one of Gaul’s earliest Christian communities. This immersive half-day tour also explores the dramatic story of the Christian Martyrs of 177 AD, walking the very streets where they lived and died, before continuing in the footsteps of Saint Irenaeus. Includes the Roman theatres, L’Antiquaille Museum, and the Church of Saint Irenaeus and Crypt where he was laid to rest . (Duration up to 4 hours) 

Half-Day Tour: From Croix Rousse Amphitheatre to Lyon's Old Town Centre

From €300

 Explore Lyon’s ancient Roman and Christian heritage on this 3-hour guided walk. Begin at the Amphithéâtre of The Three Gaules, site of the martyrdom of Saint Blandina and he fellow Christians (177 AD), then descend through the historic Croix-Rousse silk district. Conclude at Lyon Cathedral and nearby early Christian sites, including 4th-century baptistery remains in the city’s Renaissance quarter, shaped by ancient Lugdunum, one of the most impressive Renaissance ar. 

(Duration: Approx 3 hours)

Half-Day Tour: Presqu'île and the Crypt of the Brotteaux

From €300

A private 4-hour journey through Lyon’s living history of faith, with a particular focus on the impact of the French Revolution on the city’s Christian communities as well as the spiritual heritage of the Presqu’île. Visit the Brotteaux Crypt at Sainte-Croix Chapel, a memorial to the martyrs of the 1793 Siege of Lyon, alongside key landmarks including Place des Terreaux, Saint-Nizier, Saint-Bonaventure, and Place des Cordeliers. (Duration: 4 hours)

Full-Day Tour: Vieux-Lyon, Fourvière Hill & Basilica Tour

From €300

A full-day through Lyon’s Christian heritage from Roman Lugdunum to the 19th century, including Fourvière Basilica, the Roman theatres, L’Antiquaille, and Saint Irenaeus. This immersive journey explores the Lyon Martyrs of 177AD, bishops, and sacred sites and churches  central to the city’s faith story. Requires good energy and involves extensive walking and exploration throughout the day. €500 

Overtime or Add-On options

€80 per hour

Per hour, negotiable. 

half and full day retreat pilgrimages

HALF & FULL DAY RETREATS/ PILGRIMAGES

Full-Day Pray with the Heart Retreat

From €450

 A full-day pilgrimage including all half-day sites plus the Church of Saint Irenaeus and its crypt, where he was laid to rest and other key sacred highlights. The journey unfolds at a slower, contemplative pace with moments of silent and communal prayer, personal reflection, and Eucharistic Adoration. Walk with Our Lady of Fourvière in communion with Lyon’s saints and martyrs towards Christ. Time to listen, rest, give thanks, and simply be..

Curé of Ars Full-Day Pilgrimage

From €450

 Journey to Ars for a full-day pilgrimage into the life and ministry of Saint Jean-Marie Vianney, the humble Curé of Ars and patron saint of all priests.
Visit the sacred sites where he lived, prayed, and served, and be inspired by his holiness, humility, and unwavering love for God and souls. 

Half-Day "Walk with Mary" - A Marian Spirituality Retreat

From €300

A reflective Marian pilgrimage through Lyon’s sacred heritage, including Fourvière Basilica, Blessed Pauline Jaricot’s home, and the L’Antiquaille Museum. Pray at the Prison Cell of Saint Pothinus and the Crypt of Mosaics, then ascend via the Rosary Garden to Fourvière. Discover Lyon’s Marian devotion, its consecration to Our Lady, and enduring global missionary influence. .

Overtime

€80 per hour

Per hour, negotiable. 

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More Lyon experiences

Other Tour Options

Want to see more? Add a few extra tours to your itinerary and discover even more of what Lyon has to offer.

Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

2 - 3 hrs

 Often called the temple of French gastronomy, Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse is a must-visit for food lovers. 

Croix Rousse Hill

2 hrs

The "Working Hill" - Famous for its silk-weaving heritage, hidden traboules, and ancient Roman amphitheatre, the site of Saint Blandine and her companions’ martyrdom.

Saône River Boat Trips

2.5 hrs

Relax after your walking tour with a Saône River cruise or a Saone restaurant cruise and enjoy Lyon from the water, on the same river where Claude de Jouffroy d’Abbans successfully launched the world's first steamboat, the Pyroscaphe in 1783 — 24 years before Robert Fulton.

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Conditions

Conditions

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Cancellation

  • Tours are limited to 10 persons unless otherwise agreed
  • Cost does not include museum entrance fees, transport costs or donations to sites that do not have entrance fees. 
  • For more information, please consult our terms and conditions
  •  For tours lasting more than 5 hours, a compensatory allowance of 20 euros will be requested unless a meal for the guide is offered. 
  • Reservations are made by email to info@figtreeconnections.com and a 50% deposit will be required once the contract has been agreed. 


Cancellation

Price Variations

Cancellation

If the client cancels the service within the time limits mentioned below, Christian Tours Lyon may invoice the service: 

  • Less than 15 calendar days before the start of the service: 50% of the total price of the service. - 
  • Any service canceled within three days prior to the service is due in full, except in cases of force majeure.
  • If the client cancels after the scheduled appointment time or does not show up at the meeting place, no refund will be made and the full price of the tour will be due. The end time of the service remains the one established by the contract at the time the order was placed. The client must ensure that they are on time and at the meeting place before the tour departs. 

Price Variations

Price Variations

Price Variations

 Prices may be subject to an increase during certain periods or on the occasion of certain events (e.g. Festival of Lights,  January 1st, December 31st).  


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