Explore Lyon’s Parc de la Tête d'Or – A Private Guided Walking Tour
Step into the green heart of Lyon on this private guided walking tour of the Parc de la Tête d'Or. Discover its botanical treasures, historic landmarks, and wildlife as you explore one of Europe’s most stunning urban parks. Meet your guide at the golden gate of Porte des Enfants du Rhône and begin your journey. Walk along a serene 17-hectare lake, originally a branch of the Rhône River. Admire 8,800 towering trees, 30,000 blooming rose bushes, and 6,500 square meters of exotic greenhouses, home to rare tropical plants. Pause at the moving war memorial, where the names of 10,600 soldiers who died for France are engraved in stone. Continue to the African savanna in the park’s zoological reserve, where giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and lions roam freely across 3 hectares of natural habitat. As you stroll, uncover the park’s rich history dating back to 1857, its architectural marvels, and its role in Lyon’s cultural heritage. End your tour where it began, with a newfound appreciation for this iconic green oasis.