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4 Days in Lyon: A Journey Through History and Gastronomy

Francisca Reis

26 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling adventure through the charming streets of Lyon, as we uncover ancient marvels, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the rich history and culture of this vibrant city.

Trip to Lyon

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Culinary Delights and Cultural Gems

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$338

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$ 52

Hôtel Villa Berlioz

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs

Mansion museum housing notable 17th-18th century, textile & decorative arts collections.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

12 - 15 min

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Le Petit Musée de Guignol

Cozy museum since 1995 exploring the history of Guignol & French puppetry, with guided audio tours.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Metallic tower of Fourvière

Industrial-style tower, built in 1894 for the Exposition Internationale, on a hill with city views.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Matsuri Vaise

Premier restaurateur japonais à comptoir tournant d'Europe. Matsuri vous invite à découvrir une large gamme de sushi, sashimi, maki , yakitori, plats chauds dans un cadre chaleureux et raffiné.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$135

6 - 8 min

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Fire Brigade Museum

Expansive museum showcasing restored fire trucks, retired uniforms & old fire-fighting equipment.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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L'Ouest

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$140

Day 2Confluence of Art and History

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$474

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$ 32

Hôtel Villa Berlioz

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Brasserie Debourg

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$100

12 - 17 min

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Musée des Confluences

Permanent & temporary exhibitions about anthropology & science amid dramatic, modern architecture.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$94

12 - 15 min

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Les Terrasses de Lyon

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$140

8 - 12 min

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Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière

19th-century basilica with 4 octagonal towers, a religious art museum & regular Catholic services.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Le Boeuf d'Argent

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$140

Day 3Weaving Through Silk and Contemporary Art

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$495

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$ 42

Hôtel Villa Berlioz

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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L'Auberge des Canuts

L'Auberge des canuts,au coeur du Vieux-Lyon,façe à la cathédrale Saint-Jean,venez découvrir la cuisine lyonnaise dans cet authentique bouchon lyonnais.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$105

6 - 9 min

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Musée Cinéma et Miniature

Museum of hyper-realistic, miniature everyday scenes, plus movie props & special effects exhibits.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

12 - 15 min

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La Maison des Canuts

Guided tours of 19th-century building with displays tracing 5 centuries of silk production in Lyon.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Zucca

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$145

2 - 3 min

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Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon

Contemporary artworks displayed in a building designed by Renzo Piano, with a cafe.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$50

4 - 6 min

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33 Cité

Situé au cœur de la Cité Internationale et longeant le Parc de la Tête d’Or, le Restaurant 33 Cité vous accueille 7 jours sur 7 pour vous faire découvrir une cuisine raffinée aux multiples saveurs..

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$145

Day 4From Resistance to Lumière's Legacy

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$502

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$ 42

Hôtel Villa Berlioz

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Bar Lounge Chicha le Gold

La péniche du Gold Lounge vous offre une ambiance unique à Lyon pour découvrir ses deux ambiances : Restaurant & Bar Lounge Chicha, sur les berges du Rhône.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$95

4 - 5 min

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Centre d'histoire de la résistance et de la déportation

Exhibitions on the Resistance movement & the deportation of Jews in Lyon during the Nazi occupation.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$31

14 - 17 min

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Musée Lumière

Film museum, documentation center & library at the site of the Lumière factory, family villa & park.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$75

7 - 10 min

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Le Zagros II

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$150

6 - 8 min

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Tony Garnier Urban Museum

Housing project embellished with murals showing the work of 1869-born architect Tony Garnier.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Senkichi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$150

Budget breakdown: $1974 In total

Activities & Food:$1808

Transport:$166