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Lyon

Lyon

A gastronomic hub with a deep Roman past and Renaissance charm.

8 walks66 stops to see
Known forVieux Lyon Renaissance quarterLyon traboulesRoman theatres of FourvièreBouchons lyonnaisLyon silk and Canut heritageFête des Lumières

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Featured walk

Lyon Through Its Historic Landmarks

Walk through Lyon’s historic heart, where a cathedral, hidden passageways, hilltop gardens, churches, archaeological remains, and celebrated works of art create a rich sense of place. You will move from the intimate streets of Vieux Lyon up to Fourvière, then continue through elegant squares, a museum, and a striking mural. The route rewards careful looking: carved details, layered ruins, broad views, and changing neighborhoods appear at every turn. Expect some uphill walking around Fourvière, but the variety makes this a memorable way to meet Lyon.14 stops7.5 km1 h 34 minSee the walk

History and monuments

2 walks

14 stopsLyon · France

Lyon: History and Monuments

5.9 km1 h 13 min3 stopsLyon · France

Vieux Lyon Renaissance Quarter

270 m3 min

Sacred places

1 walk

14 stopsLyon · France

Lyon: Sacred Places

10 km2 h 3 min

Museums and galleries

3 walks

6 stopsLyon · France

Lyon Museums and Galleries Walk

2.6 km33 min4 stopsLyon · France

Lyon Silk and Canut Heritage

1.5 km18 min4 stopsLyon · France

Lyon Traboules

1.9 km23 min

Gardens and open air

1 walk

7 stopsLyon · France

Lyon’s Gardens and Open-Air Places

9.1 km1 h 51 min

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  1. Pick a walk

    Every stop is a real place, already in walking order.

  2. Pocket your phone

    Follow the line on the live map, or download the walk before you lose signal.

  3. Listen as you arrive

    On a narrated walk the story starts on its own at each stop, so your eyes stay on the place.

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  • The route, followed

    A live map with the turns called out, and a way back whenever you wander off it.

  • In four languages

    English, French, Spanish and Arabic — the words and the voice, not just the labels.

  • Or build your own

    Pick the places you actually want and the app works out the order to walk them in.

  • The unglamorous things

    Toilets, pharmacies, cash points and water, without leaving the walk.

  • No signal needed

    Download a walk before you go and it works under a souk roof or on a plane.

  • Picks up where you left off

    Stop for lunch, come back tomorrow, and the walk is exactly where you left it.