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What to see in Lyon in one day

This one-day plan covers 8 of Lyon's essentials in order, so you walk as little as possible: about 5 h 55 min of visits and 3.6 km on foot.

The route

  1. 09:30
    Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon~2 h visit→ 1 min on foot (0.1 km)
  2. 11:35
    Place des Terreaux~20 min visit→ 2 min on foot (0.2 km)
  3. 12:00
    Lyon City Hall (Hôtel de Ville)~30 min visit→ 8 min on foot (0.6 km)
  4. 12:40
    Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls~40 min visit→ 17 min on foot (1.3 km)
  5. 13:40
    Fourvière Metal Tower~20 min visitLunch break nearby→ 3 min on foot (0.2 km)
  6. 15:20
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière~1 h visit→ 7 min on foot (0.5 km)
  7. 16:30
    Saint-Jean Cathedral~45 min visit→ 9 min on foot (0.7 km)
  8. 17:25
    Place Bellecour~20 min visit

Visit times are estimated by type of place and walks are computed as a straight line with a margin for the streets. Check the day's opening hours before you go.

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Frequently asked questions

What to see in Lyon in one day?

Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, Place des Terreaux, Lyon City Hall (Hôtel de Ville), Amphitheatre of the Three Gauls, Fourvière Metal Tower, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Saint-Jean Cathedral and Place Bellecour.

How many days do you need to see Lyon?

For the essentials, 3 days: its 15 highlights add up to about 14 h 25 min of visiting.