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Lyon day 1
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Lyon Essential Highlights · Day 1

Lyon, France · Attraction

Day 1 focuses on Attraction with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, continue through curated stops, and close near Fresque des Lyonnais. Plan includes about 96 minutes transit and 375 minutes on-location in Lyon.

8:30 AM - 9:15 PM4 stops96 min travel

Estimated day cost

€49.83

Entry, food & local transport estimates.

What to expect

4 planned stops with a attraction focus.
Stop order follows the itinerary timing blocks with practical transfer guidance.
Expect about 96 minutes of total transit through the day.
lunch and dinner can fit naturally into the itinerary window.

Connected itinerary flow

Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.

Estimated day cost: €49.83

Stop 1

8:30 AM

to 10:00 AM

0m transfer
Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière photo 1
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Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière

Heritage

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Rated 4.8 / 5

Lyon Essential Highlights stop in Lyon: explore Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière as a heritage highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Planned arrival

Start from your stay or arrival point with a comfortable buffer.

Expected spend

€7.7

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 0 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

8 Pl. de Fourvière, 69005 Lyon, France

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Transfer to Musée Cinéma et Miniature

35 mins

Metro • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 145 min

Stop 2

1:00 PM

to 3:00 PM

35m transfer
Musée Cinéma et Miniature photo 1
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Musée Cinéma et Miniature

Museum

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Lyon Essential Highlights stop in Lyon: explore Musée Cinéma et Miniature as a museum highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

€13.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 120 minsMonday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMLunch break fits here

60 Rue Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France

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Transfer to Mur des Canuts

35 mins

Metro • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Rest break · 85 min

Stop 3

5:00 PM

to 6:30 PM

35m transfer
Mur des Canuts photo 1
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Mur des Canuts

Attraction

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Lyon Essential Highlights stop in Lyon: explore Mur des Canuts as a attraction highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

€7.7

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: Open 24 hours

36 Bd des Canuts, 69004 Lyon, France

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Transfer to Fresque des Lyonnais

26 mins

Metro • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Rest break · 64 min

Stop 4

8:00 PM

to 9:15 PM

26m transfer
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Fresque des Lyonnais

Attraction

8:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Rated 4.6 / 5

Lyon Essential Highlights stop in Lyon: explore Fresque des Lyonnais as a attraction highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

€7.7

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 26 minsVisit 75 minsMonday: Open 24 hoursDinner break fits here

2 Rue de la Martinière, 69001 Lyon, France

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Ticket from €7.7GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Meal suggestions inside the day flow

Lunch

Lunch around Lyon

Local dining

No dedicated dining stop is in the trip data, so plan a short lunch break near your current stop before continuing.

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Dinner

Dinner around Lyon

Local dining

No dedicated dining stop is in the trip data, so plan a short dinner break near your current stop before continuing.

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Food & local flavor

Best food streets cluster near the old town / main square in Lyon. Eat where locals queue.

Croissant & caféSteak-fritesCrêpesRegional cheese & baguette

Typical meal: from €9.9

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Plan & book your trip

Getting to Lyon

Flight · €286Rail (regional) · €33Car · €27.5Airport transfer · €6.6

Where to stay

Central Lyon · from €99/night

A central base near Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.

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Getting around

This is a compact, transit-friendly day — public transport, walking, and taxis are usually better than a car.

Walk · metro · taxi

Guides & tours

Lyon walking tourGetYourGuidePrivate local guideGetYourGuideLocal food tourGetYourGuideSkip-the-line & monumentsGetYourGuide

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Estimated trip cost

2
Flights · 2× round trip€1,144
Hotel · 1 room × 1 night€99
Local transport€17.16
Food€36.96
Entry tickets€145.2
Guided tours (optional)€72.6
Total for 2 travelers€1,442.32 – €2,380.31
Per person€721.16 – €1,190.16

Estimate for 2 days and 2 travelers; international airfare varies most — check live prices via the links. Hotel assumes ~2 guests per room. All figures are starting estimates.