Explore Lyon at your own pace with a self-guided scavenger hunt that links Place Bellecour to Vieux Lyon’s highlights. Solve location-based clues via the World City Trail app while discovering history, murals, and hidden streets.
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The cobbles of Vieux Lyon click underfoot as a scavenger hunt begins without a guide — just a phone, a city full of corners, and a chain of clues leading from Place Bellecour toward the Saône. Narrow streets open into piazza-sized squares, murals loom from alley walls, and the city’s layered history reveals itself through architecture and puzzle prompts that send you hunting for details most visitors miss.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking fitness; suitable for families and casual walkers
Wildlife
History
Lyon developed as a Roman and later Renaissance center; Vieux Lyon preserves medieval and Renaissance streets that reflect its silk-trade and civic past.
Conservation
Practice low-impact tourism: keep streets and riverbanks clean, avoid defacing murals, and respect private courtyards and residential areas.
Reserve your spot on the Lyon Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download the app before you start
Install World City Trail and copy your VIA- booking reference into the app so you can log in when the tour becomes active.
Carry a portable charger
The game relies on your phone for maps, clues and photos — keep battery topped up for the full route.
Wear city-ready footwear
Expect uneven cobbles and occasional steps in Vieux Lyon — closed-toe comfortable shoes reduce fatigue and slips.
Mind café opening hours
Many good stops are small cafés or markets that close between mid-afternoon and evening — plan lunch or coffee breaks accordingly.
Smartphone with data
Required to run the World City Trail app, access clues and log progress.
Comfortable walking shoes
Protects feet on cobbles and short stair sections common in old town streets.
Portable battery pack
Ensures your phone stays charged for navigation and photos throughout the tour.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during warm months; refill at cafés or public fountains.
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