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Lyon
Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France
Where Lyon sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 375
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
Lyon sits in Rhône-Alpes, 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 375 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Lyon
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.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière)
28 tours & tickets
Tours of Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière)
Tête d'Or Park (Parc de la Tête d'Or)
19 tours & tickets
Free to visit
Tours of Tête d'Or Park (Parc de la Tête d'Or)
Lyon Opera House (Opéra National de Lyon)
16 tours & tickets
Tours of Lyon Opera House (Opéra National de Lyon)Sample itineraries for Lyon
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 Lyon
Lyon's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Lyon's most-visited sights
- MorningOld Lyon (Vieux Lyon)74 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayBellecour Square (Place Bellecour)58 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean)57 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine WineTakes about 3.5 hours.
2 days in Lyon
Lyon's most-visited sights · More of Lyon's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Lyon's most-visited sights
- MorningOld Lyon (Vieux Lyon)74 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayBellecour Square (Place Bellecour)58 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean)57 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine WineTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Lyon's top sights
- MorningTraboules of Lyon35 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBasilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière)28 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPrivate Half Day Wine Tour from Lyon in BeaujolaisTakes about 4 hours.
3 days in Lyon
Lyon's most-visited sights · More of Lyon's top sights · Day trip to Mâcon
- 1
Day 1
Lyon's most-visited sights
- MorningOld Lyon (Vieux Lyon)74 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayBellecour Square (Place Bellecour)58 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean)57 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine WineTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Lyon's top sights
- MorningTraboules of Lyon35 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBasilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière)28 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPrivate Half Day Wine Tour from Lyon in BeaujolaisTakes about 4 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Mâcon
- Early startHead to MâconAbout 60 km from Lyon — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Lyon
Lyon's most-visited sights · More of Lyon's top sights · Day trip to Mâcon · More of Lyon's top sights · Day trip to Chambery
- 1
Day 1
Lyon's most-visited sights
- MorningOld Lyon (Vieux Lyon)74 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayBellecour Square (Place Bellecour)58 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean)57 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine WineTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Lyon's top sights
- MorningTraboules of Lyon35 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBasilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière)28 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPrivate Half Day Wine Tour from Lyon in BeaujolaisTakes about 4 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Mâcon
- Early startHead to MâconAbout 60 km from Lyon — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Lyon's top sights
- MorningTête d'Or Park (Parc de la Tête d'Or)19 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonCroix-Rousse16 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGuided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône ValleyTakes about 4.5 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Chambery
- Early startHead to ChamberyAbout 87 km from Lyon — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Lyon
Lyon's most-visited sights · More of Lyon's top sights · Day trip to Mâcon · More of Lyon's top sights · Day trip to Chambery · Day trip to Grenoble · Day trip to Annecy
- 1
Day 1
Lyon's most-visited sights
- MorningOld Lyon (Vieux Lyon)74 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayBellecour Square (Place Bellecour)58 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonLyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean)57 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadLyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine WineTakes about 3.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Lyon's top sights
- MorningTraboules of Lyon35 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonBasilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière)28 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPrivate Half Day Wine Tour from Lyon in BeaujolaisTakes about 4 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Mâcon
- Early startHead to MâconAbout 60 km from Lyon — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Lyon's top sights
- MorningTête d'Or Park (Parc de la Tête d'Or)19 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonCroix-Rousse16 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGuided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône ValleyTakes about 4.5 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Chambery
- Early startHead to ChamberyAbout 87 km from Lyon — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Grenoble
- Early startHead to GrenobleAbout 95 km from Lyon — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Annecy
- Early startHead to AnnecyAbout 101 km from Lyon — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Lyon
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine
4.9 (737)3h 30m
Food is undoubtedly one of Lyon's most beloved traditions. Since 1935, the city has been considered the world capital of gastronomy. When Lyon's culinary traditions were being forged, the famous "Mères Lyonnaises"…
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Private Half Day Wine Tour from Lyon in Beaujolais
5.0 (20)4h
Come discover the hidden gems, good wines and back roads of Beaujolais with us onboard our Vintage Land Rovers. During this exclusive experience with a passionate local insider, you’ll visit 2 wineries usually closed to…
from €220 / personView details
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Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley
4.9 (236)4h 15m
A unique guided tour to meet the wines and winemakers of the Rhone Valley North. I am Justine PONCET, founder of SUR LES SENTIERS DE L'OENOTOURISME. I am your local Guide, who knows the region well and will know all…
from €119 / personView details
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Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
4.9 (440)3h 30m
Do Eat Better Experience Lyon Food Tour is a walking tour around the old town. You will be guided by a Local Expert who's able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and any other…
from €95 / personView details
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Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon
4.7 (180)4h
Discover the charm of southern Beaujolais, often called the "Tuscany of France," with its rolling hills, vineyards and picturesque villages built from warm golden stone. Just north of Lyon, this lush, hilly region is…
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Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
4.6 (152)2h
Most travelers think they’ve seen Lyon after walking through Vieux Lyon or tasting a bouchon meal. But what if I told you that the true charm of the city hides behind quiet courtyards, secret passages, and stories…
from €34.21 / personView details
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