France · 3-day plan

3-Day Lyon Itinerary

Bouchon dinners, two-river old town, the gastronomic centre of France. A 3-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

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Day 1

Settling into Lyon, France

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

  1. Morning

    Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

    Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

    2h · 4.9★ · 822 reviews

    Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $6 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

    2h · 4.9★ · 1k reviews

    Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $6 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

    3h · 5.0★ · 912 reviews

    Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

    • Top-rated · 5.0★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $38 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Lyon Private Walking Tour with a Local

    2h to 6h · 4.7★ · 124 reviews

    Lyon Private Walking Tour with a Local

    • 4.7★ · 124 reviews
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $56 a personReserve on Viator

Day 2

Eating your way through Lyon, France

  1. Morning

    Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

    Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 French Delicacies & Fine Wine

    3h 30m · 4.9★ · 688 reviews

    Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 French Delicacies & Fine Wine

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Half-day
    From $126 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon half day

    4h · 4.9★ · 114 reviews

    Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon half day

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $127 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Devour Paris Ultimate Food Tour

    3h · 4.9★ · 2.8k reviews

    Devour Paris Ultimate Food Tour

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $118 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Paris Food Tour: Eat Like a Local with Cheeses, Wines & Secrets

    2h to 3h 30m · 4.8★ · 5.2k reviews

    Paris Food Tour: Eat Like a Local with Cheeses, Wines & Secrets

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $87 a personReserve on Viator

Day 3

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

  1. Midday

    A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

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