Getting around
Metro
LYS airport transfer — confirm local taxi/train times.
All destinations
France
Lyon
Your complete travel companion — Old Lyon, food capital, and riverside walks
EURLYS
Local currency glance
EUR · €
1 USD = —1 EUR = ~€1.00
EUR
€20.00
Essential tourist pillars
Landmarks, outdoor days, food culture, and pre-departure logistics — no nightlife.
Logistics & partners
- Airalo · France / EU regional eSIM
- Aviasales— Use Aviasales for regional hops into LYS; keep bags light.
- Radical Storage— Near City center / Lyon centre
- AirHelp— If your inbound or outbound flight is delayed or cancelled, check AirHelp for compensation support.
Iconic landmarks & outdoors
Fourvière
Fourvière in Lyon.
Vieux Lyon
Vieux Lyon in Lyon.
Fourvière viewpoint
Fourvière viewpoint in Lyon.
Place Bellecour
Place Bellecour in Lyon.
Traboules walk
Traboules walk in Lyon.
Authentic local dining
Lyon signature plate
Central market / old-town lunch halls
Street-food cluster
Main square daytime stalls
Family-run eatery classic
20 Quai Jules Courmont
What do you want to do?
Recommended places
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Attraction
AttractionVieux Lyon
Vieux Lyon
Vieux Lyon in Lyon.
Attraction · €? Kosher (unverified)? Halal (unverified)
AttractionPlace Bellecour
Place Bellecour
Place Bellecour in Lyon.
Attraction · €? Kosher (unverified)? Halal (unverified)
Viewpoint
AttractionConfluence
Confluence
Confluence in Lyon.
Attraction · €? Kosher (unverified)? Halal (unverified)
RestaurantLes Halles de Lyon
Les Halles de Lyon
Les Halles de Lyon in Lyon.
Restaurant · €€? Kosher (unverified)? Halal (unverified)
AttractionPaul Bocuse Halles
Paul Bocuse Halles
Paul Bocuse Halles in Lyon.
Attraction · €? Kosher (unverified)? Halal (unverified)
Viewpoint
Activity
ViewpointGood night 👋 · Lyon
What should I do right now?
AttractionAttractionVieux Lyon
Vieux Lyon
Vieux Lyon in Lyon.
Attraction · €? Kosher (unverified)? Halal (unverified)
AttractionPlace Bellecour
Place Bellecour
Place Bellecour in Lyon.
Attraction · €? Kosher (unverified)? Halal (unverified)
My Trip Base
InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu
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Good to know before & during the trip
Rules change — verify visas and fees with official sources before you fly.
Guys mode
Adrenaline days, stadium culture, scenic drives, and hearty group tables in Lyon
Recommended base: City center
Adrenaline & action
karting
Outdoor karting
Bookable daytime session for a friend group — compete, rotate turns, then regroup for a big lunch.
Compare & book · Klook“Paris outdoor karting”
water sports
Seine boat charter
Bookable daytime session for a friend group — compete, rotate turns, then regroup for a big lunch.
Compare & book · WeGoTrip“Paris Seine private boat”
outdoor extreme
Forest adventure park
Bookable daytime session for a friend group — compete, rotate turns, then regroup for a big lunch.
Compare & book · Klook“Paris adventure park zip line”
outdoor extreme
Fourvière
Fourvière in Lyon.
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outdoor extreme
Vieux Lyon
Vieux Lyon in Lyon.
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Sports & matchday culture
Parc des Princes / Stade de France
Stadium Tour
Compare & book · Klook“Stade de France stadium tour Paris”
Epic day escape
Versailles or Loire day drive
1–2.5 h
Palace grounds or chateau viewpoints
EconomyBookingsHearty group dining
Famous Street Market
Les Halles de Lyon
Les Halles de Lyon in Lyon.
Wood-Fired Meats
Lyon group table
Share platters and banquet-style orders; skip late-night venues.
Steakhouse
Lyon group table
Share platters and banquet-style orders; skip late-night venues.
Currency converter
Guide rate to ILS — verify live rates when paying.
Transit & practical
Lyon has no metro/subway. Use local buses, trams where present, walking, and licensed taxis/apps listed below.
LYS airport transfer — confirm local taxi/train times.
Apps: Uber · Bolt · G7
Service compris usual; round up for great service. · Sockets: C, E, F