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1 day · Lyon itinerary

Lyon in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Lyon? You can still see Vieux Lyon, Fourvière and a bouchon. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Lyon — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Vieux Lyon & traboules
  2. 2Fourvière Basilica
  3. 3Bouchon lunch
  4. 4Presqu’île & river

Morning: Vieux Lyon

Explore the old town and its hidden traboules, then the funicular up to Fourvière.

Lunch: a bouchon

Enjoy hearty Lyonnais classics in a traditional bouchon.

Afternoon: the Presqu’île

Stroll the grand squares and riverbanks between the Saône and Rhône.

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Lyon in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Lyon in one day?
Yes — you can explore Vieux Lyon and its traboules, visit Fourvière, enjoy a bouchon lunch and stroll the Presqu’île in a day, as the highlights are close together.
What is the best one-day Lyon tour?
An old-town and traboules walk paired with a bouchon food experience and Fourvière is the most rewarding way to see Lyon in a day.
How much does one day in Lyon cost?
Budget roughly €40–€80 per person for a walking and food tour — Vieux Lyon, the traboules and Fourvière are free to explore.

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Vieux LyonFood & BouchonsTraboules & Croix-RousseFourvière BasilicaDay Trips

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