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Explore Lyon on your terms: one card unlocks public transport, priority museum access and a seasonal river cruise. Ideal for short stays, it streamlines sightseeing across historic hills and contemporary museums.
Explore Lyon on your terms: one card unlocks public transport, priority museum access and a seasonal river cruise. Ideal for short stays, it streamlines sightseeing across historic hills and contemporary museums.
You step out at Place Bellecour as the Saône and Rhône press against the city’s stone edges; the river currents dare you to follow their thread through Vieux Lyon and across the Presqu’île. With a compact card in your pocket, the city loosens—funiculars, trams and a riverboat become simple keys to layered neighborhoods, steep Roman ruins and museums that keep their own clocks.
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Operated by OT Lyon · Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
You step out at Place Bellecour as the Saône and Rhône press against the city’s stone edges; the river currents dare you to follow their thread through Vieux Lyon and across the Presqu’île. With a compact card in your pocket, the city loosens—funiculars, trams and a riverboat become simple keys to layered neighborhoods, steep Roman ruins and museums that keep their own clocks.
Lyon’s core is UNESCO-protected: the folded hills of Fourvière hold Roman terraces and a basilica, while silk workshops in Croix-Rousse recall centuries of craftsmanship. Geology is quiet but present—the city sits where two rivers meet, carved into terraces that force you into short, steep climbs (expect roughly a 1 km walk from the river to Fourvière with ~150 m of elevation gain if you choose to hike it). Culture here is tactile: puppet theaters, gastronomy institutes and contemporary galleries occupy narrow streets and grand boulevards alike.
Practically, the Lyon City Card bundles unlimited metro, bus, tram and funicular use plus priority entry to major museums, one boat cruise (April–October) and guided tours. Pick up at the Tourist Office (Bellecour) or Part-Dieu reception; validity begins on first use and runs consecutively for 1–4 days depending on your selection. Aim to start early at museums to avoid lines, reserve guided tours where possible, and use the card’s transport flexibility to stagger busy museum visits across different neighborhoods. Bring comfortable footwear for cobbles and stairs, and a light rain layer—the city’s weather changes as quickly as its viewpoints.
Bring your voucher to the Tourist Office at Place Bellecour or the Part-Dieu reception during opening hours to exchange it for the physical card before first use.
Yes — unlimited use of buses, trams, metro and funiculars is included for the consecutive days you select, starting at first validation.
No — the included river cruise option runs seasonally from April to October; outside these months the card offers other transport or bus alternatives.
Yes — the card provides access to certain guided tours (by reservation) and discounts at select performances, shops and attractions listed in the city guide.
OT Lyon operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step out at Place Bellecour as the Saône and Rhône press against the city’s stone edges; the river currents dare you to follow their thread through Vieux Lyon and across the Presqu’île. With a compact card in your pocket, the city loosens—funiculars, trams and a riverboat become simple keys to layered neighborhoods, steep Roman ruins and museums that keep their own clocks.
You step out at Place Bellecour as the Saône and Rhône press against the city’s stone edges; the river currents dare you to follow their thread through Vieux Lyon and across the Presqu’île. With a compact card in your pocket, the city loosens—funiculars, trams and a riverboat become simple keys to layered neighborhoods, steep Roman ruins and museums that keep their own clocks.
Lyon’s core is UNESCO-protected: the folded hills of Fourvière hold Roman terraces and a basilica, while silk workshops in Croix-Rousse recall centuries of craftsmanship. Geology is quiet but present—the city sits where two rivers meet, carved into terraces that force you into short, steep climbs (expect roughly a 1 km walk from the river to Fourvière with ~150 m of elevation gain if you choose to hike it). Culture here is tactile: puppet theaters, gastronomy institutes and contemporary galleries occupy narrow streets and grand boulevards alike.
Practically, the Lyon City Card bundles unlimited metro, bus, tram and funicular use plus priority entry to major museums, one boat cruise (April–October) and guided tours. Pick up at the Tourist Office (Bellecour) or Part-Dieu reception; validity begins on first use and runs consecutively for 1–4 days depending on your selection. Aim to start early at museums to avoid lines, reserve guided tours where possible, and use the card’s transport flexibility to stagger busy museum visits across different neighborhoods. Bring comfortable footwear for cobbles and stairs, and a light rain layer—the city’s weather changes as quickly as its viewpoints.