33 Best And Fun Things To Do In Lyon (France)

Lyon is a beautiful city in France. It sure doesn’t have the fame that Paris gets. 

But, it is one city that will keep you coming back.

Like most cities in France, Lyon is no exception in housing elegant restaurants with exquisite menus.

How they manage to also pull strings to have other activities is mind-blowing.

Are you eager to know fun activities to indulge in while visiting Lyon? You are definitely on the right article.

Best And Fun Things To Do In Lyon

We will be revealing 33 amazing activities to indulge in during your stay in Lyon.

In our articles, we try to keep everybody in mind.

There is something for everyone. From couples on a date to kids, work colleagues, and even family vacations. 

1. Lyon Cinema and Miniature Museum

This is something everybody in the family can enjoy.

You start catching fun right from the hallways. They are lined up with props and costumes from different movies.

Through the backstage pass, you get to see costumes and items from your famous movie characters like Spiderman and Batman.

2. The Roman Theaters

These two theaters used to be homes for orchestras and plays. But now serves as a tourist attraction site.

Although you can still get to see their annual ‘Nuits De Fourvièrè’. It is listed every summer.

You don’t want to miss out on this music and art festival.

3. Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière

A one time visit to the Gallo-Roman Museum will leave you speechless.

The display of Roman history through antiques is mind-blowing.

4. Go Biking

I tell you, you will feel bad at the end of your vacation, you see places on a map you didn’t visit that you could have.

One good way to achieve seeing a greater number of spots is by going biking.

You get to take it all in by just riding around the city. 

Try going with a guide to avoid getting lost. 

5. Go Sightseeing 

Luckily, they happen to be a Hermès ship that is ready to give you that lifetime fantasy.

What better way to get a view of a city than from a ship cruise?

Taking it all in from the water.

You can join the lunch cruise if you prefer to see the city during the day. But I prefer views at night. When everywhere is calm and quiet. 

6. Vieux Lyon District

Taking a tour with a tour guide who is willing to show you places you never thought existed in this city.

The best part of this two hours stroll is that you get to see more places than you could have imagined in just one stroll.

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7. The Hidden Traboules

This is one fascinating game to indulge in.

For those who enjoy adventures, hunting down.

 These 400 passageways that pass through structures and squares is one of those adventures you should not miss out on while in Lyon.

With over 40 being open to the public.

8. Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

It happens to be Lyon’s first indoor market.

It was built in 1859. 

The market is open from 7am to 7pm and has provisions for dairy products, wine and meats.

9. Take a stroll along the Lyon street Art Fresque

Sometimes all we need is just to appreciate talented artworks.

Just along the paths are an immense collection of art, murals, and Frescoes. 

There is so much beauty in sight for everybody.

10. Take a Bus Tour

Lyon too has very pocket-friendly bus catches to get you around town.

You can get off the bus at any bus stop and get on just at any of its stations. 

It can pass for the nicest way to see the city.

 And can turn out to be a lovely date if you are out with that special someone.

11. Visit Aquarium of Lyon

Lyon also has a beautiful spot for sea life. 

You get to see species from fresh water and saltwater too.

The Aquarium houses them all. And this is one thing you will love to do with the entire family.

The kids will go back to school with stories to tell.

No need to get scared, the tickets are very available.

It is regarded as Lyon’s biggest Marine life collection.

12. Beaujolais Trip

You know you get three exquisite wine samples with a tasty pastry for just visiting.

What could be better than a free luxury? It might just be your most pleasurable experience.

You get to learn more about winemaking too.

13. Place Bellecour

This is another fun place to be.

Did you know it happens to be the largest square in the whole of Europe? That’s right!

So you tell me what good it will be to visit Lyon and not have a feel of this.

Be careful not to get pushed. It happens to be very busy.

But, it doesn’t stop it from being a good place to shop.

14. Musée des Arts de la Marionnette (MAM)

This Museum tells you all you need to know about Lyon and her creativity. 

Here, there are varieties of ancient puppets and paintings.

The building used to be a hotel in the 1500s but was later converted to house two museums.

15. Pay Musée d’Histoire de Lyon a visit (MHL)

This Museum differs from the earlier mentioned Museum.

This one pays more attention to Lyon’s cultural and Historic materials.

It happens to be the second Museum that is housed in the then hotel we talked about earlier. 

You can get to see collections that are from the middle age.

 16. Walibi Rhône-Alpes

Active kids will love it more here. But it can still pass as a fun experience for the whole family. 

Regarded as one of the biggest amusement parks in Lyon.

You surely must find an activity that will suit your taste.

Roller coasters to diving boards. It just spells out fun.

17. Segway Tour

First-timers always host a 15 minutes training session. The training fills you in on everything you need to know about the tour.

It’s a 1 hour, 30 minutes ride along the Rhône and Saône Rivers.

18. Mini World Lyon

This animated miniature park will keep you wowed the whole time.

It is said that the creators took over 70,00 hours to build. It was worth every minute.

The inside looks like an identical Lyon. The only difference is its size.

They took time to capture everything. The mountains, countryside landscapes, you see it all here.

They are less crowded in the afternoon just in case you want to get a glimpse of everything.

19. Musée Lumière

This place keeps a journal of all the accomplishments of the Lumière brothers.

This is an opportunity for you to see for yourself if you are a fan of their cinema shows. 

20. Rhone Valley 

Another wine you will appreciate and end up loving even if you had a feeling about it before.

They are one of the best cheese and wine makers in the city.

They give you samples of the famous local goat cheese and wines.

21. Museum of Fine Arts 

Don’t you just love France’s love for the arts?

 Be sure to see enough beautiful artwork if you are staying in Lyon on a holiday.

This Museum is not left out. It has artwork dating back to ancient Egypt.

The Museum used to be an abbey in the 17th century.

 But now, its 70 rooms are housing one of the largest collections of European art.

22. Abode of Chaos

If there is another thing to love about Lyons, it should be their unique names for places.

The Abode of Chaos contains sculptured artworks largely carved.

One fun activity to indulge in Lyon is visiting this place.

23. Parc de la Tête d’Or

Inside the park, are boats seen in the lake. Mostly during the summer.

 There is a zoo too with amazing wildlife to see

The best part is, It is free to all.

24. Fourvière Hill

This is a perfect place to take fascinating pictures.

 From here, in favorable weather conditions, you can see as far as Mont Blanc.

It is the most famous view in the whole of Lyon.

Beneath you are a railway called Funicular.

25. Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière

If you decide to take a ride from the Funicular mentioned earlier you can stop at the Fourvière Basilica.

You have another magnificent view of Lyon from a different angle.

 Find La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière. 

It is a small basilica built way back in the 1800s.

26. Musée des Confluences

The Musée des Confluences has lots to see.

From exhibitions of antiques, skeletons, and varieties of animal and human life.

Something way different from what you have been seeing.

There are even dinosaur bones.

There are little pieces of things you can’t imagine finding anywhere else in the world.

27. Amphitheater of The Three Gauls

This Ancient Roman Structure has been in existence since 19 AD.

It is said that the then-Gallic tribes used it as a meeting place and the current Lyon used to be the capital.

There is no better way to travel back in time than visiting ancient places like this.

28. Grand Parc Miribel Jonage

 For those who enjoy races and biking. 

This is a perfect Park for you. Especially during the summer.  You get to see unique wildlife on your ride.

Swimming too is fun here if biking isn’t really your thing.

I told you there is some for everybody.

29. Place des Terreaux

This is the very middle of the city of Lyon.

There are so many fascinating places you can check out here.

Like the town hall of Lyon which is actually one of the largest structures in the city.

30. Cimes Aventures

This park makes everything fun. Especially for those who love adventure.

There are ride options everybody can partake in.

There is a side for the young and another for the aged. 

So this proves their capability to give you something pleasurable according to what you can handle.

31. Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste

This is an ancient Catholic church that is dated back to 1480.

It is located in the middle of the city of Lyon.

Being graced in this ancient building is an amazing experience. It happens to be one of the designs of Famous Gothic.

32. Play a Scavenger Game

I love the liberty given to you to start and stop the game whenever you want.

Just as you get to see all the mild and calm places of the city.

You might be curious to see the darker sides of the city on a scavenger hunt. 

You can use your phone as a map to guide you. 

33. La Maison des Canuts

The all-time outstanding Lyon’s silk used to be made in this 19th-century building.

Now, the city turned it into a museum to preserve history and tell the story of silk making in Lyon. 

Conclusion

Without doubts, we can clearly see that Lyon is a city worth visiting.

With all these fun activities poured out, we would to hear all about your experience in Lyon.

And also, what you will love us to write on next to keep you entertained and informed.

We will be patiently waiting in the comment box.