Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
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Lyon, France
- 1 to 4 days (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Maximize your time in the vibrant Lyon with a Lyon City Card, which includes admission to a wide range of the city’s most popular museums as well as transportation, puppet shows, and more. Select from either a 1-, 2- 3-day or 4 day pass and receive a free brochure and map-guide to the city when you collect your card.
- Great value for those wanting to see a lot while in Lyon
- Unlimited public transport by bus, metro, tramway and funicular
- Includes admission to 22 top museums in and around Lyon
- Choose from 1, 2, 3, and 4 consecutive-day passes
What's Included
- Map-guide of Lyon
- Lyon City Card and Guide
- Brochure with all guided tours offered
- Application Lyon City Card
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Start time.9:00 am
Departure Point
- VISITE GUIDÉE LYON, 1 Quai de Bondy, 69005 Lyon, France
Ticket Redemption Points
What To Expect
Collect your card from a central Leon location and begin enjoying the advantages of your Lyon City Card. Enjoy unlimited access to 22 of the city’s most prestigious museums, and embark on complimentary tours of the city by foot and boat (April to October). Use the city’s convenient public transport system as much as you like and receive discounts on items in selected shops.
Please note: museum entry is restricted to one admission per museum per duration of the card.
Please note: museum entry is restricted to one admission per museum per duration of the card.
1
Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Centre D'histoire De La Resistance Et De La Deportation
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Lugdunum - Musee et theatres romains
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Institut & Musee Lumiere
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Le Petit Musee de Guignol Fantastique
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
6
Musee d'Histoire de Lyon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
7
Musee Des Confluences
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
8
Musee de l'Imprimerie de Lyon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
9
Musee D'art Contemporain De Lyon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
10
Musee des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
11
Planetarium de Vaulx-en-Velin
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
12
L'Antiquaille - Espace culturel du christianisme à Lyon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
13
Musee des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
14
The Boat
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
15
Maison des Canuts
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
16
Soierie Vivante - Atelier Municipal de Tissage
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
17
VISITE GUIDÉE LYON
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
18
Mini World Lyon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
19
Musee Soieries Brochier
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
20
Musee des Soieries Bonnet
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
21
Musee de l'Aviation Clement Ader Lyon-Corbas
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
22
Institut Culturel Du Judaisme
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
23
Theatre Le Guignol De Lyon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
24
Theatre la Maison de Guignol
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
25
Veritable Theatre Guignol Du Parc De La Tete D'or
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
26
Musee des Sapeurs Pompiers
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
27
Virtual Room Lyon - Réalité Virtuelle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
28
Foundation Fourviere
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
29
Départ Navettes SAT
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Upon collection, your card is valid for one year until activated
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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Joseph_B, Nov 2025
The card is truly convenient and cost-effective. Used on public transport a lot, as well as in museums.
Gayla_S, Oct 2025
A great value for the money. We went to two museums, used the metro and tram and went on the river cruise. The city card worked out great for us!
ANDREA_D, Aug 2025
Guide was knowledgeable and took her time explaining and making sure we all understood. She made it a fun and enriching tour.
Claire_C, Jun 2025
Not worth it- delayed incoming flight left us one hour to use the city card. We got to go on one nice boat tour. The tourism office was hard to find. They could not actually secure us a ticket for the boat. We had to race down to kiosk and they charged us for the tickets. All activities close at 5pm or 6pm. Disappointed that we purchased this. Not worth it. Pickpocket interaction on the way to Lyon city center was not cool. Had to call and deal with bank cards afterwards. This segment of our trip was the least satisfactory of our 2 weeks in Europe. Watch u-tube videos on how to prepare yourselves for “pickpockets at train stations”. Only buy this city card if you are arriving early in day.
Tiffany_M, Aug 2024
The card gave us access to many different venues, our favorite being the Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière. The pass included all city transportation and funicular to the Basilica. The boat river cruise was also wonderful. Lots of museums visited and helpful staff at the tourism office.
Paula_C, Jul 2024
The walking tour with the experienced guide (Christian) was the best part of my stay in Lyon. I’m grateful that Viator had this package because there’s so much to see and I didn’t know where to start. Viator always has great ideas. The bus passes and public transit map allowed us to visit so many sights. One thing to note, this can be bought directly from the Office of Tourism near Bellecourt. I don’t know if purchasing through here is any cheaper.
Maryse_B, Jun 2024
Easy to use. Transport great. Tourism office easy to find and Lise to vieux Lyon . Good fr tram, bus etc
deborah_f, May 2024
I arrived at the tourism office close to 11AM, I believe. I was greeted as I entered by a friendly young woman who immediately directed me to her colleague to get my card.
Mathieu R. has the patience of a saint. He was so pleasant & helpful. I really appreciated the attention & superb customer service I received. Thank you! -dlf
Mike_H, May 2024
We were greeted very kindly in our own language as we picked up and card. All our questions were answered and we were able to receive many excellent recommendations. Having this card made a significant difference in our Lyon City experience. I highly recommend it.
LiangKwang_W, May 2024
Great value for money for the entire 48hrs …museum were amazing …lots to take in ! Absolutely free transportation and a lot of site to visit ..this is a given 🤗
Benjamin_S, Apr 2024
This was quite nifty - made it easy to ride the public transport including the funicular up to the Roman ruins. Also got us in to places we had planned to visit like the Roman ruins museum and the Fine arts gallery. Folks at the tourist office swapped the voucher for the card without any hassles.
ThiThanhPhuong_N, Apr 2023
I hesitated with buying this but am now so glad that I did! Excellent value for money. Within 48hrs, I visited 4 museums, 2 attractions, 1 80min river boat cruise with commentary and saved lots of time catching the metro/tram everywhere. I got my moneys worth in the first 12hrs of use! Highly recommend, easy to use. Buy it now, you wont regret it!
John_D, Dec 2022
MiniWorld was amazing. Every boys dream..no matter what age he is!!! The Centre d'Histoire was a detailed story of a terrible war and its consequences. We should always remember the heroes and the victims.
Rosemary_B, Oct 2022
Tour guides are very helpful and knowledgeable. Public transport is good and reliable.
Only main issues is that the larger museums don't have English language brochures available, but smaller museums have excellent ones.
A great place to visit.
Nicholas A, Oct 2019
We found the 3 day Lyon card a cost effective and easy way to travel around the city. Scanning the card on Public transport was easy and time saving. Museums too. And it included a boat trip and walking tour. Excellent value for money
Frances_C, Sep 2019
The Lyon City Card is a wonderful way to experience the museums and habve access to the public transportation system, which is extremely efficient.
tooheyp, Nov 2017
I am a great believer in getting the City Card for cities we go to for the first time. First, you get the transportation card included. In Lyon, we used mostly the Metro which gets you anywhere fast! Second, you get a City Bus Tour Hop-on-Hop-off type which takes you everywhere in the city and you get a flavor for the various sections and what you might like or dislike about them. We also got the 2 hour guided tour of the Old Town which was probably our favorite tour of the whole 3 weeks we spent in France Nice and Paris were our other destinations. We got free entrance to many fascinating museums and even to a puppet show and museum. It's great how the puppets started in dentistry. This card is perfect for the first time visitor to Lyon.
msmpt, Nov 2017
I was very sad that this card did not include the on/off bus. It was very confusing because we bought this specifically because of the on/off bus. Imagine our surprise when they told us at the bus that the card did not have this feature.
James_P, Sep 2017
The Lyon City card is the best deal for your money. City transportation, museums, boat rides, and just plain convenience makes this expense easy to justify. I recommend this card because Lyon does have hills, and sooo many places you will want to visit. This was the first item I purchased before my visit and I would do it again. Cheers!
Robert G, Sep 2017
The City Card was a very useful way to get access to trams , boat trips on the Saone and museums, all for one payment Fine Art Museum very much worth a visit. The Musee des Confluences is an amazing building very impressive with unusual themed exhibits
rlefort, Jul 2017
Good value and a great way to get to appreciate this wonderful city. Lyon is a great place to spend several days visiting. The city has it all. Great food and wine, museums, transportation system and best of all the friendly people of Lyon. We used the public transit system which is very efficient and visited a number of sights including the Musée des Confluences interesting museum to visit for half a day or more. The museum has a great restaurant located just outside the main building and the Musée des Beaux Arts de Lyon, which also has a wonderful collection and a lovely outdoor restaurant. Great place to stop and re-energize after a few hours of visiting the museum.
Nigel T, Jul 2017
Very good. Loved the free boat trip and the tour of Old Lyon.
Peter_D, Oct 2016
Great value and great museums to visit. We particularly loved the guided tour of of the traboules in the Old Lyon.
Jeff_S, Oct 2016
Just two activities a day and the card paid for itself. I got in 3 activities one day, 2 the second, plus used it for public transport! It was very easy to use and accepted at all of the locations I visited without any problems. I highly recommend!
DS_M, Sep 2016
Well worth having - we used it for various things and it simplified travelling round. We really enjoyed Lyon
Geoffrey_C, Aug 2016
Be aware that this card is valid from the morning of the day stated. Not from the time that it is activated. As we had a difficult time finding the tourist bureau, we didn't get the value from it that we would have wished.
Susan_N, Jun 2016
I love Lyon!! The staff at the Tourist information centre in Bellecour could noyt have been more helpful. A worthwhile purchase.
Carol S, Jun 2016
the card was very useful though a few of the activities were reduced not free
Pamela B, May 2016
It is fantastic value. I have visited a number of museums, taken the metro and buses and I even did a our of Old Lyon that was very informative and interesting. I would highly recommend it.
Mabel O, Apr 2016
This was well worth the money and great way to take in Lyon in one day. We picked up our card at the Lyon tourism office, and it was one of the most well-organized and beautiful office we have ever been in. The people there were very helpful and gave us lots of tips for how to take full advantage of the card. We took advantage of the hop on/hop off bus tour and we visited 2 museums. We also took advantage of the extremely well organized and easy to use public transportation system to save some walking time. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Lyon.
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