Musee des Confluences

Musee des Confluences

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Lyon City Pass: Public Transport & More Than 40 Attractions

Lyon City Pass: Public Transport & More Than 40 Attractions

With the Lyon City Card, the gates to France's second-biggest city are open! Save time and money while discovering its secret alleyways and magnificent museums. Visit 27 museums for free with your Lyon City Card, and make the most of 48 things to do and 25 discounts which cover the whole of Lyon's cultural offerings. You'll also get complimentary access to Lyon's public transport, as well as access to bike tours, visits to the Fine Art Museum, river cruises, and much more. Have fun! Museums and temporary exhibitions : • Priority access to Musée des Confluences • Fine Arts Museum of Lyon • OL Museum (football team) • Gadagne Museums: history of Lyon and puppets of the world • Modern Art Museum (open only for temporary exhibitions) • Contemporary Art Institute (only open for exhibitions) • Museum of Lugdunum • Museum of Textile ( renovation till 2026) • Lumière Museum • Fourvière Museum of Religious Art • Printing Museum • Center for the History of the Resistance and Deportation • Little Guignol Museum • Tony Garnier Urban Museum • Museum of Henri Malartre’s Automobile • Gallo Roman Museum of St Roman en Gal • Ampère Museum Electricity • La Sucrière at pôle Confluence (open only for temporary exhibitions) • Doctor Mérieux Museum Marcy l’Étoile • Eccly - Espace Culturel du Christianisme à Lyon • Cultural Judaïsme Institute • Museum of firefighters of Lyon Rhône •Aircraft Museum Clément Ader Visits and activities (depending on availabilities – check for times): • Guided walking tours by the Greater Tourism Office (reservation necessary) • A visit to the roof of the basilica of Fourvière (April-November) • Cruises on the Rhône and Saône Riviers with Lyon City Boat (April-October) • House of Canuts • Silk Museum (Soierie vivante) • Mini World priority access Shows (limited number of spots, reservation advised): • Guignol Theater in Lyon • House of Guignol • Un Gone de Lyon (Guignol) • Planetarium Public transportation included: The liberty offer gives you access to Lyon’s bus, metro, funicular railway, and tramway networks. Valid for 48h, 72h or 96 hours, depending on the validity of your card. Discounts with Lyon City Card: • Shows: National Opera of Lyon (except end of year shows), Célestins’theatre, Lyon’s theatre, theatre of Nouvelle Génération, Théâtre National Populaire, Maison de la danse, Comedie Odeon, Improvidence theatre. • Visits – tours: Cyclopolitains (tours by bike), guided bus tours, biked guided tours by Lyon City Bike, Lyon le Grand Tour, Aquarium du Grand Lyon, Segway Tours, Coddy Games urban escape game, Restaurant boat Hermès • Option: Vélo’v (rent a bike ). • Shopping

Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Choose a 1-day ticket for this Lyon hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour and discover the city’s landmarks and monuments. With 12 stops , you’ll be able to fully enjoy the sights of Lyon from an open-top double-decker bus. For 5€ more only you can enjoy a 2 day pass visit of Lyon ( 2 consecutive days) so do not hesitate to take your time and visite at your own pace ! Hop on and hop off as many times as you like as you see the main attractions of the city, such as the Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière, the district of Vieux Lyon, or Confluence Museum. Organize your itinerary any way you like at your own pace. The tour offers a 1-day ticket for the hop-on-hop-off bus. Stops: • Main Departure : 19 Place Bellecour • Terreaux • Mur Peint • Palais de Justice • Vieux Lyon • Perrache • Musée des Confluences • Théâtres Gallo-Romains • Fourvière • Parc des Hauteurs • Return : Place Bellecour

Lyon City Card with Airport Transfer

Lyon City Card with Airport Transfer

Get a transfer from the airport into Lyon and enjoy unlimited access to Lyon's public transport. Visit 25 museums for free and discover more than 38 activities, like a river cruise or guided tours in the old town or Croix Rousse districts. You can also enjoy VIP shopping and discounts on activities and shows. Transfer Rhonexpress Airport > Lyon Included :  A return ticket Aiport-Lyon-Airport  Public transportation included: The liberty offer gives you access to Lyon’s bus, metro, funicular railway and tramway networks. Valid for 24h, 48h, 72h, or 96h, depending of the validity of your card. 25 free museums and temporary exhibitions, free visits and activities, including:   Guided walking toursCruises Silk Museum (Soierie vivante)Park Miniature Mini WorldLyon City Tram (Reduced rate)House of Guignol Guignol Un Gone de LyonPlanetariumDiscounts including: Tours by bikeFourvière France AdventuresLyon aquariumSegway tours

Lyon: Premium Self-Guided Bike Tours with AI Virtual Guide

Lyon: Premium Self-Guided Bike Tours with AI Virtual Guide

Immerse yourself in the charm of Lyon and its hidden treasures with our self-guided bike tours. Discover the city's beauty at your own pace, guided by your smartphone and enriched with fascinating local anecdotes. Our unique selling points lie in the freedom to explore independently, personalized audio guides, and the option to interact with our AI guide for a deeper understanding of Lyon's culture. Uncover the stories that make Lyon unforgettable, all while enjoying the flexibility of a self-guided adventure. You will receive detailed instructions via email on how to download our exclusive application. Once installed, it will unlock a series of unique rides, each revealing the hidden gems of this magnificent region. Get ready for an unparalleled discovery experience, at your own pace. Once you've downloaded the application, you'll gain access to three fascinating rides stretching from Vieux Lyon to the Fourvière hill, passing by the banks of the Rhône. The adventure begins wherever you choose along the route. You have the flexibility to start your journey at your preferred location, adapting the experience to your own rhythm. Feel free to initiate the ride from a spot that intrigues you, and pedal along the scenic path according to your preferences. Our self-guided tours are designed to accommodate your pace, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of Lyon at a speed that suits you. You're in control, and you can stop at any moment to take in the surroundings or explore points of interest along the way. Enjoy the freedom of discovery as you explore this stunning region on your terms.

Lyon: Private Transfer and Sightseeing Tour

Lyon: Private Transfer and Sightseeing Tour

CIRCUIT 1 Departure from the Cité Internationale: Start your visit by exploring this modern and dynamic district, which is home to cultural institutions, trendy restaurants and peaceful green spaces. Take the opportunity to admire the contemporary architecture and soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere of this place. Parc de la Tête d'Or: Head to the famous Parc de la Tête d'Or, one of the largest urban parks in France. Stroll through its vast gardens, discover its lake, its tropical greenhouses and its zoo, and let yourself be charmed by its natural beauty. (Duration 30 Minutes) Banks of the Rhône: Follow the banks of the Rhône to enjoy a pleasant walk along the river. Admire Lyon's iconic bridges, watch people passing by and boats sailing on the water, and soak up the lively atmosphere of this neighborhood. Musée des Confluences: Stop at the Musée des Confluences, an impressive architectural building located at the tip of the Presqu'île, where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet. (Duration 15 Minutes) This museum invites you to explore sciences, cultures and civilizations from around the world through fascinating and interactive exhibitions. Banks of the Saône: Continue your walk along the banks of the Saône, admiring the colorful facades of the old buildings and strolling through the picturesque streets of Old Lyon. Climb from Choulans to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière: Take the climb from Choulans to reach the majestic Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, perched on the hill overlooking the town. Enjoy the panoramic view of Lyon from this emblematic place and soak up its spiritual and historical atmosphere. Descent to Old Lyon: Go down to Old Lyon, a district listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, where you can stroll through its medieval streets, admire its Renaissance facades, visit its mysterious traboules and taste Lyon specialties in one of its many traditional corks. Place Bellecour: End your tour by reaching Place Bellecour, one of the largest squares in Europe, where the equestrian statue of Louis XIV stands. Take advantage of this emblematic space to take some souvenir photos and observe the lively life that reigns there. Return to the Cité Internationale: Join the Cité Internationale to end your visit, taking with you unforgettable memories of this busy day discovering the treasures of Lyon.

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Suggestion: There are many pauses of music between stations that can be opportunity to speak of history of Lyon and more background. Also music could be more aligned with the renaissance or other musical influences.

I highly recommend this subscription. It was very useful for our trip.

I was glad to be able to explore the city of Lyon in a short time.

The Tour through the Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière

Excellent tour of Lyon even with cooler temperatures.