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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.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Lyon — prices per person.

Lyon: Hidden Traboules and Old Town Walking Tour
Lyon
Lyon: Hidden Traboules and Old Town Walking Tour
5.0(13)·2 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch
Lyon
Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch
4.9(426)·4 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Lyon Highlights: Fourviere Hill & Old Town private tour
Lyon
Lyon Highlights: Fourviere Hill & Old Town private tour
5.0(14)·3 hours
from$430/ person
via Viator
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Lyon
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
5.0(905)·3 hours
from$38/ person
via Viator
Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
Lyon
Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
4.9(378)·4 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Gourmet tour of Presqu’île & Vieux Lyon 4 hours - meal included
Lyon
Gourmet tour of Presqu’île & Vieux Lyon 4 hours - meal included
5.0(36)·4 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Lyon Small-Group Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better
Lyon
Lyon Small-Group Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better
4.9(734)·4 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour
Lyon
Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour
4.9(155)·3 hours
from$76/ person
via Viator

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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