15 free things to do in Lyon, France
Welcome to Lyon
Commanding a strategic spot at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône Rivers, Lyon has been luring people ever since the Romans named it Lugdunum in 43 BC. Commercial, industrial and banking powerhouse for the past 500 years, Lyon is France's third-largest city, and offers today's urban explorers a wealth of enticing experiences.
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Amazing hotels and hostels
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Food and drink
- Le Musée in LyonBouchon
- Restaurant Paul Bocuse in LyonGastronomy
- La Cuisinerie in LyonFusion
- L'Ourson qui Boit in LyonFusion
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse in LyonMarket
- Cinq Mains in LyonNeobistro
- Daniel et Denise in LyonBouchon
- Chez Albert in LyonFrench
- Terre Adélice in LyonIce Cream
- Les Mauvaises Herbes in LyonVegetarian
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€71Food & Drink
More then Wines - The Apéro Tour of Lyon
Put on some comfortable walking shoes, join a local...
Food & Drink
€95Food & Drink
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Lyon Tour: More Than Wines – The Apéro Tour of Lyon
Put on some...
Food & Drink
€70Day Trips & Excursions
Lyon Small-Group Electric Bike Tour with Food-Tasting
Visit top Lyon attractions and get a...
Day Trips & Excursions
€74Transfers & Ground Transport
Lyon-Saint-Exupery Airport to Lyon Private Arrival Transfer
Travel from Lyon-Saint...
Transfers & Ground Transport
€89Food, Wine & Nightlife
Beaujolais Gourmet Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon
Discover Southern Beaujolais with our...
Food, Wine & Nightlife
€30Walking & Biking Tours
Lyon Small-Group 1.5-Hour Electric Bike Tour
This tour allows you to discover the city in just...
Walking & Biking Tours