Top Experiences in Lyon

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Planning a trip to Lyon? We've put together a list of activities just for you. Immerse yourself in Lyon's heritage with an experience similar to this city highlights guided walk, where you'll start at Bellecour Square and make your way to the Old Town to explore Renaissance architecture and stroll through charming courtyards. If you prefer a blend of food and culture, choose something like this food and culture-guided walk of the city, where you'll sample local specialties and visit a silk workshop to witness the traditional art of silk weaving. For an aerial view of the city, you can take to the sky on an excursion like this hot air ballooning experience over the Beaujolais Province, where you'll spot vineyards, hilltop villages, and beautiful landscapes.
Beaujolais region
Beaujolais Tour & Wine Tasting
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Enjoy a tour of Beaujolais, a historical province and wine-growing region just north of Lyon. Beaujolais is a popular French wine (a certified French Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée wine) typically crafted with the Gamay grape. This grape variety is known for its thin skin and low tannins,...
Bouchon Lyonnais, a traditional French restaurant in Lyon
The Best of Lyon City Tour
4 hours
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Private
If you don’t have much time to visit Lyon, this tour was made for you! In just a few hours, you can squeeze in much of what the city has to offer. Enjoy discovering all that made Lyon known throughout the centuries, including its architecture, 2,000 years of history, silk factories, and...
Culture and Tasting Tour of Lyon
Set in eastern France on the Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon is a grand foodie city in a famously food-centric nation. However, there is much more to this metropolis than a rich culinary heritage. Lyon enjoys about 2,000 years of history, dating back to when it was a provincial capital in the...
Discover Lyon on e-Bike
2 hours
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Small group
Lyon sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers, creating scenic bike paths perfect for city exploration. First, get suited with all your gear, including an easy-to-use e-bike that will allow you to zip up hills without much effort. Then, you'll set off on two wheels to discover Lyon’s...
Start the day with sunrise hot air balloon ride
Hot Air Ballooning in the Beaujolais
1.5 hours
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Small group
One of the best ways to see the historic and scenic Beaujolais Province is floating in the sky. Get a bird's-eye-view of the Tuscany-style rolling hills with an exciting hot air ballooning experience. You'll sail over the countryside, admiring the vineyards of Beaujolais underneath you. Lyon is...

Experiences in Lyon, France

The historic skyline of Lyon
Best Things to Do in Lyon

Lyon often escapes the list of must-sees in France, but the city and its surrounding areas offer a lot to do, see, and experience. Spend your time exploring historic neighborhoods filled with Renaissance-era architecture and hidden courtyards, tasting the internationally recognized Lyonaisse cuisine, savoring historic sites like the Fourviere Basilica, and exploring the traditional world of silk. With more time, take a day trip to the surrounding vineyards or historic cities like Annecy.

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