The "Lyon: French Resistance Smartphone Audio Walking Tour" offers a unique opportunity to explore the city’s pivotal role in the French Resistance during World War II. Through an immersive 1.5-hour self-guided experience, participants can uncover exclusive insights into significant locations and key historical figures like Jean Moulin. With flexible booking options, a full refund policy, and an audio guide available in English and French, this tour provides a stress-free journey into Lyon’s rich history. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious about this fascinating chapter, the tour’s engaging narrative and practical features make it a compelling choice for a deeper understanding of Lyon’s remarkable past.
Key Points
- This immersive 1.5-hour smartphone audio tour explores Lyon’s pivotal role in the French Resistance during World War II.
- The tour highlights clandestine printing shops, secret meeting places, and key historical figures like Jean Moulin and Leynaud.
- The self-guided experience allows participants to explore at their own pace, with exclusive historical insights provided at significant locations.
- The tour is priced affordably at $10.01 per person, with audio guides available in English and French.
- The tour offers a flexible cancellation policy, with full refunds available up to 24 hours in advance.
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Tour Overview
The Lyon: French Resistance Smartphone Audio Walking Tour offers an immersive 1.5-hour experience, allowing visitors to explore the city’s pivotal role in the French Resistance from 1940 to 1944.
Priced from $10.01 per person, the tour provides audio guides in English and French. Visitors can cancel their booking for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance.
The tour features an exclusive smartphone audio guide that activates at significant locations, enabling participants to discover clandestine printing shops, secret meeting places, and access the Capital of the Resistance during World War II at their own pace.
Experience Highlights
During this immersive audio tour, visitors explore Lyon’s history as a center of the French Resistance from 1940 to 1944.
They’ll discover key historical figures like Jean Moulin and Leynaud who led the resistance efforts.
The tour takes participants to significant locations, including the rue du Bas d’Argent, the arcades of the Opera, and City Hall, where clandestine printing shops and secret meeting places were once located.
The self-guided experience allows visitors to explore at their own pace, with the smartphone audio activating at each stop to provide exclusive historical insights into Lyon’s role as the "Capital of the Resistance" during World War II.
Tour Features
What sets this audio tour apart are its key features.
The tour provides a smartphone audio guide that activates at different locations, allowing you to explore Lyon’s history during the French Resistance at your own pace. You can stop and start the tour as desired, ensuring a seamless experience.
The audio guide delves into clandestine printing shops and secret meeting places, providing an exclusive glimpse into the city’s role as the Capital of the Resistance during World War II.
With the ability to download the Rewind application and access the tour through a reservation number and email, you can embark on this immersive journey whenever it suits you best.
Meeting Point and Access
To start the Lyon: French Resistance Smartphone Audio Walking Tour, visitors need to visit the Rewind Stories website at https://rewindstories.com/en/activation/.
There, they’ll enter their reservation number and email to unlock the tour. Next, they’ll download the Rewind application and create an account.
The meeting point for the tour is near the Hôtel de Ville – Louis Pradel subway station.
Customer Feedback
Based on 22 reviews, the Lyon: French Resistance Smartphone Audio Walking Tour has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Customers praise the tour’s interesting and informative content, giving it a 4.5/5 rating for value for money.
However, some note issues with the complicated download and usage process, as well as problems with the app’s functionality and sound quality.
While the tour provides an immersive experience exploring Lyon’s role in the French Resistance during WWII, the technical aspects could use some improvement to deliver a seamless experience for all participants.
Pricing and Duration
The Lyon: French Resistance Smartphone Audio Walking Tour is priced at $10.01 per person, making it an affordable option for those interested in exploring the city’s role during the resistance movement.
The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours, providing ample time for participants to discover key figures and significant locations related to the French Resistance from 1940 to 1944.
The audio guide is available in both English and French, catering to a diverse audience.
Plus, the tour offers flexibility, as it can be started and stopped at any time, allowing visitors to customize their experience.
With the convenience of a smartphone-based tour, this immersive experience offers great value for the price.
Cancellation Policy
With a flexible cancellation policy, the Lyon: French Resistance Smartphone Audio Walking Tour provides customers with the ability to cancel their reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
This allows for:
- Peace of mind in booking the tour without upfront payment.
- Flexibility to adjust plans if necessary, without financial penalty.
- Stress-free experience, knowing a full refund is available if the tour needs to be cancelled.
The cancellation policy is designed to cater to the needs of customers, ensuring a seamless booking process and a worry-free exploration of Lyon’s French Resistance history.
Booking Flexibility
Customers can reserve their spot on the Lyon: French Resistance Smartphone Audio Walking Tour without upfront payment through the "Reserve now & pay later" option. This allows travelers to book their tour and secure their place without having to pay immediately.
The tour has a flexible booking policy, making it convenient for those who want to plan their trip in advance. Once the reservation is made, customers can pay later, closer to the tour date.
This booking flexibility is particularly helpful for those who need to finalize their travel plans or simply prefer not to pay upfront. The ability to reserve now and pay later is a valuable feature of this French Resistance audio tour experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Walking Is Involved in the Tour?
The tour involves walking for approximately 1.5 hours. The audio guide activates at different locations, allowing participants to explore the city at their own pace. Stopping and starting the tour as desired is possible.
What Are the Safety Precautions During the Tour?
The tour does not explicitly mention safety precautions. However, as with any walking tour, participants should exercise caution, stay aware of their surroundings, and follow local laws and regulations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Can the Tour Be Customized for Private Groups?
The tour can be customized for private groups. Customers can contact the tour operator to request a private tour, which may offer more flexibility in terms of timing, group size, and content focus.
Is the Audio Guide Available on Other Platforms Besides the App?
The audio guide is only available through the Rewind application. It cannot be accessed on other platforms or devices. Customers must download the app and use it to activate and experience the self-guided walking tour.
Can I Access the Tour Content Offline?
The tour content can be accessed offline. Users can download the audio guide to their smartphones and explore the locations at their own pace without needing an internet connection.
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Sum Up
The "Lyon: French Resistance Smartphone Audio Walking Tour" offers an immersive and informative journey through Lyon’s pivotal role in the French Resistance during World War II. With flexible booking options, a full refund policy, and exclusive insights, this self-guided experience provides a stress-free way to explore the city’s rich history. Whether you’re a history buff or simply looking for an engaging activity, this tour is a must-try for visitors to Lyon.