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Lille
Lille, Nord-Pas de Calais, France
Where Lille sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 54
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
Lille sits in Nord-Pas de Calais, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 54 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
France › Nord-Pas de Calais › Lille
What to see in Lille
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Lille Museum of Fine Arts (Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille)
20 tours & tickets
Tours of Lille Museum of Fine Arts (Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille)Lille Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille)
9 tours & tickets
Tours of Lille Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille)Hospice Comtesse Museum (Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse)
8 tours & tickets
Tours of Hospice Comtesse Museum (Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse)Lille Town Hall and Belfry (Beffroi de l'Hôtel de Ville de Lille)
7 tours & tickets
Tours of Lille Town Hall and Belfry (Beffroi de l'Hôtel de Ville de Lille)Sample itineraries for Lille
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Lille
Lille's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Lille's most-visited sights
- MorningLa Madeleine34 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayLille Museum of Fine Arts (Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille)20 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLille Old Town (Vieux Lille)12 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book ahead1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV with a Local Products TastingTakes about 1 hour.
2 days in Lille
Lille's most-visited sights · More of Lille's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Lille's most-visited sights
- MorningLa Madeleine34 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayLille Museum of Fine Arts (Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille)20 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLille Old Town (Vieux Lille)12 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book ahead1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV with a Local Products TastingTakes about 1 hour.
- 2
Day 2
More of Lille's top sights
- MorningLille Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille)9 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonHospice Comtesse Museum (Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse)8 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadUnique Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV - 1h00Takes about 1 hour.
3 days in Lille
Lille's most-visited sights · More of Lille's top sights · Day trip to Ypres
- 1
Day 1
Lille's most-visited sights
- MorningLa Madeleine34 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayLille Museum of Fine Arts (Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille)20 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLille Old Town (Vieux Lille)12 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book ahead1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV with a Local Products TastingTakes about 1 hour.
- 2
Day 2
More of Lille's top sights
- MorningLille Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille)9 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonHospice Comtesse Museum (Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse)8 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadUnique Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV - 1h00Takes about 1 hour.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Ypres
- Early startHead to YpresAbout 26 km from Lille — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Lille
Lille's most-visited sights · More of Lille's top sights · Day trip to Ypres · More of Lille's top sights · Day trip to Arras
- 1
Day 1
Lille's most-visited sights
- MorningLa Madeleine34 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayLille Museum of Fine Arts (Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille)20 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLille Old Town (Vieux Lille)12 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book ahead1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV with a Local Products TastingTakes about 1 hour.
- 2
Day 2
More of Lille's top sights
- MorningLille Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille)9 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonHospice Comtesse Museum (Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse)8 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadUnique Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV - 1h00Takes about 1 hour.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Ypres
- Early startHead to YpresAbout 26 km from Lille — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Lille's top sights
- MorningLille Town Hall and Belfry (Beffroi de l'Hôtel de Ville de Lille)7 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPheasant Wood Military Cemetery7 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLille Old Town Walking Tour With A GuideTakes about 2 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Arras
- Early startHead to ArrasAbout 43 km from Lille — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Lille
Lille's most-visited sights · More of Lille's top sights · Day trip to Ypres · More of Lille's top sights · Day trip to Arras · Day trip to Bruges · Day trip to Ghent
- 1
Day 1
Lille's most-visited sights
- MorningLa Madeleine34 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayLille Museum of Fine Arts (Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille)20 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLille Old Town (Vieux Lille)12 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book ahead1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV with a Local Products TastingTakes about 1 hour.
- 2
Day 2
More of Lille's top sights
- MorningLille Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille)9 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonHospice Comtesse Museum (Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse)8 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadUnique Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV - 1h00Takes about 1 hour.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Ypres
- Early startHead to YpresAbout 26 km from Lille — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Lille's top sights
- MorningLille Town Hall and Belfry (Beffroi de l'Hôtel de Ville de Lille)7 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPheasant Wood Military Cemetery7 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLille Old Town Walking Tour With A GuideTakes about 2 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Arras
- Early startHead to ArrasAbout 43 km from Lille — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Bruges
- Early startHead to BrugesAbout 65 km from Lille — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Ghent
- Early startHead to GhentAbout 65 km from Lille — its own guide has what to see there.
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Near Lille
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What travellers book in Lille
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.

1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV with a Local Products Tasting
Discover Lille in a unique and authentic way aboard an iconic convertible Citroën 2CV. Sit back, relax and let your local driver-guide take you through the city's charming streets, historic squares and hidden corners…

Unique Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV - 1h00
Both charming and cultural this 2CV tour, lead by your drivers/guides enable you to live an unforgettable experience in a friendly and pleasant atmosphere. During the tour, you will discover anecdotes of the monuments…

Lille Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide
Embark on an enchanting private walking tour of Vieux Lille, where the charm of the old town unfolds with each step. Your journey begins at a carefully chosen meeting point, setting the stage for a captivating…

Australian and New Zealand Battlefield Day Tour in the Somme from Lille or Arras
Le Hamel where Sir John Monash used for the 1st time tanks and infantry on a modern way, Albert and Thiepval Memorial and Pozières, the Windmill are the other places you will also visit that day.

Children's escape game in the city of Lille - Marsupilami!
Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in France with our Urban Escape Games. Walk around the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles…

Urban escape game in Lille - Crazytopia
Want to spend a fun and nice time with family or friends? Going out and discovering a city while playing? Play an Urban Escape Game, walk around and let yourself be guided by the mobile application which will lead you…
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