Walking routes in Lyon

Self-guided routes through Lyon — every stop timed, mapped and in the order that works on the ground.

The cathedral's astronomical clock, the funicular to the basilica, the Roman theatres and the Renaissance lanes below.

Cathédrale Saint-Jean · Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière · Théâtres romains de Fourvière · Montée du Gourguillon · Maison du Crible · Place du Change · Église Saint-Paul

1.8 km on foot 7 stops 2h 38m total

6h Mid-range

The Presqu'île and the Croix-Rousse in six hours

Bellecour, the old hospital, the fine arts museum and the climb to the silk workers' hill.

Place Bellecour · Grand Hôtel-Dieu · Place des Terreaux · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon · Montée de la Grande-Côte · Cour des Voraces · Gros Caillou · Maison des Canuts · Mur des Canuts

3.3 km on foot 9 stops 4h 49m total

Planning the rest of the trip

These routes cover the walking. The Lyon guide has where to stay, what a day costs at each tier, and what to book before you go.