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Lyon, where the Rhône and Saône meet, is a Roman and Renaissance city of covered passageways, long called the capital of French cooking.

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Lyon spreads across two rivers and two hills. On Fourvière hill, the white basilica looks down over the Roman theatres of Lugdunum, once the capital of Gaul, while the Renaissance old town below has narrow streets and covered passageways, the traboules, that silk workers used to carry cloth. The old town and the slopes of Croix-Rousse, the silk weavers' hill, are part of the UNESCO-listed historic site.

The Presqu'île, the peninsula between the rivers, holds Place Bellecour, a vast square, and the Musée des Beaux-Arts in an old abbey. At the southern tip, the Musée des Confluences stands where the two rivers join, and the Parc de la Tête d'Or is a large city park with a lake. Beaujolais vineyards begin north of the city, the medieval village of Pérouges is within an hour, and the Alps rise a couple of hours to the east.

Lyon's cooks made their name with the bouchon, a small, plain restaurant serving quenelles, andouillette sausage and cervelle de canut, a herbed fresh cheese. The tarte aux pralines is pink and sweet, and the covered market at Part-Dieu sells cheese, charcuterie and pastries. Each December the Festival of Lights fills the squares and windows with candles and projections.

  • 1 hop-on hop-off route
  • Free cancellation on 88% of experiences
  • 4.8 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Lyon

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  1. Number 1

    Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon)

    4.86k reviewsfrom $3
  2. Number 2

    Traboules of Lyon

    4.94k reviewsfrom $3
  3. Number 3

    Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean)

    4.93k reviewsfrom $3
  4. Number 4

    Bellecour Square (Place Bellecour)

    4.72k reviewsfrom $3
  5. Number 5

    Lyon Palace of Justice (Palais de Justice Historique de Lyon)

    4.91k reviewsfrom $6
  6. Number 6

    Lyon Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux Arts de Lyon)

    4.91k reviewsfrom $3
  7. Number 7

    Croix-Rousse

    4.91k reviewsfrom $3
  8. Number 8

    Tête d'Or Park (Parc de la Tête d'Or)

    4.9863 reviewsfrom $3
  9. Number 9

    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière)

    4.3735 reviewsfrom $3
  10. Number 10

    Lyon Opera House (Opéra National de Lyon)

    4.1509 reviewsfrom $7

Special offers in Lyon

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Hop-on hop-off in Lyon

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Day trips from Lyon

32

Landmarks and attractions in Lyon

10

Guided tours in Lyon

230

Walking and bike tours in Lyon

81

Food and drink experiences in Lyon

90

Outdoor and adventure activities in Lyon

6

Family days and theme parks in Lyon

21

Signature experiences in Lyon

Go beyond Lyon

  1. Chambéry · 87 km

    Chateau des Ducs de Savoie

    1–2 hr2.85 reviewsfrom $7
  2. Chambéry · 87 km

    Fontaine des Elephants

    1–2 hr2.85 reviewsfrom $7
  3. Annecy · 101 km

    Lake Annecy (Lac d'Annecy)

    5 hr4.4942 reviewsfrom $5
  4. Annecy · 101 km

    Island Palace (Palais de l'Ile)

    5 hr4.4791 reviewsfrom $5
  5. Geneva · 112 km

    Geneva Water Fountains (Jet d’Eau)

    2 hr4.77k reviewsfrom $6
  6. Geneva · 112 km

    Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)

    2 hr, 30 min4.86k reviewsfrom $6
  7. Beaune · 140 km

    Hospices de Beaune

    8 hr4.741 reviewsfrom $7
  8. Beaune · 140 km

    Musée du Vin de Bourgogne (Hôtel des Ducs de Bourgogne)

    2–8 hr4.52 reviewsfrom $183
  9. Chamonix · 159 km

    Aiguille du Midi

    9 hr4.43k reviewsfrom $97
  10. Chamonix · 159 km

    Mont Blanc

    8–10 hr4.8649 reviewsfrom $57
  11. Lausanne · 162 km

    Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musée Olympique)

    8–10 hr4.5474 reviewsfrom $11
  12. Lausanne · 162 km

    La Maison du Gruyère

    8 hr4.5426 reviewsfrom $190

Questions about Lyon

What is there to do in Lyon?
We list 399 experiences in Lyon. The largest groups are city tours (38), day trips (32).
What are the top attractions in Lyon?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Lyon are Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon), Traboules of Lyon, Lyon Cathedral (Cathédrale St-Jean), Bellecour Square (Place Bellecour).
What is the most popular experience in Lyon?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,045 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Lyon?
Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Lyon; the most reviewed is "Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary" with 327 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Lyon take?
The typical experience in Lyon lasts about 2.5 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 4 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Lyon?
The operator lists free cancellation on 89% of the 399 experiences we hold for Lyon. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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