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Lyon in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Lyon lets you add the Beaujolais vineyards. This 2-day Lyon itinerary covers the city on day one and wine country on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: old town & Fourvière
  2. 2Bouchon dinner
  3. 3Day 2: Beaujolais wine
  4. 4Markets & food

Day 1: the city

Explore Vieux Lyon, the traboules and Fourvière, with a bouchon meal.

Day 2: Beaujolais

Take a wine day trip to the vineyards and golden-stone villages.

Evening: gastronomy

Back in Lyon, dine at Les Halles or a fine restaurant.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Old Lyon Private walking tour
Lyon
Old Lyon Private walking tour
5.0(17)·2 heures
à partir de$372/ personne
via Viator
Lyon Sunset Food Tour – Un goût complet de la France par Do Eat Better
Lyon
Lyon Sunset Food Tour – Un goût complet de la France par Do Eat Better
4.9(378)·4 heures
à partir de$110/ personne
via Viator
Côtes du Rhône Wine Tour - Visite privée - Journée complète au départ de Lyon
Lyon
Côtes du Rhône Wine Tour - Visite privée - Journée complète au départ de Lyon
5.0(10)·9 heures
à partir de$965/ personne
via Viator
Expérience complète de 4h à Lyon : E-Bike, Food Tasting & Old Town Walk
Lyon
Expérience complète de 4h à Lyon : E-Bike, Food Tasting & Old Town Walk
4.8(238)·4 heures
à partir de$93/ personne
via Viator
Street Food et Street Art à Lyon
Lyon
Street Food et Street Art à Lyon
4.9(26)·3 heures
à partir de$81/ personne
via Viator
Cité Médiévale Beaujolais & Pérouges (9h00 à 17h15 - Visite en Petit Groupe Lyon
Lyon
Cité Médiévale Beaujolais & Pérouges (9h00 à 17h15 - Visite en Petit Groupe Lyon
4.9(54)·8 heures
à partir de$168/ personne
via Viator
Food Tour by night
Lyon
Food Tour by night
4.9(16)·3 heures
à partir de$99/ personne
via Viator

Lyon in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Lyon?
Two days covers Vieux Lyon, the traboules, Fourvière and bouchon dining on day one and a Beaujolais wine day trip on day two — a great balance of city and country.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Lyon?
Vieux Lyon and the traboules, Fourvière, a bouchon meal, Les Halles market, and a Beaujolais wine day trip.
Is Beaujolais worth it from Lyon?
Yes — just 45 minutes away, the Beaujolais vineyards and golden-stone villages make a lovely, scenic wine day trip from the city.

Explore more in Lyon

Vieux LyonFood & BouchonsTraboules & Croix-RousseFourvière BasilicaDay Trips