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Best Things to Do in Lyon, solo trip
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Théâtre Gallo Romain is 88% Solo-Friendly
Free entry, audio guide app, and quiet ruins give a solo traveller flexible low-cost sightseeing; area is safe but little shade or onsite café, so bring water and sun protection.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Rue du Bœuf is 88% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can wander safely along the car-free cobbles, photograph Renaissance façades, enter free traboules, and stop at cafés or wine bars without needing special facilities.
Recommended visit duration: 2 hours
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Climb Up Lyon Gerland is 88% Solo-Friendly
The gym offers dozens of rope and boulder lines, gear rental, lockers, showers and a free discovery course, letting a lone climber train safely and socialize for several hours.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Porte des Enfants du Rhône is 88% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can jog beside the lake, photograph the wrought-iron gate, ride the small train or sit quietly in the botanical garden; crowds at weekends still allow safe independent roaming.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Information point Lacroix-Laval domain is 87% Solo-Friendly
The 5 km loop, free orienteering map, bird-rich ponds and hammock zones let a solo guest spend hours safely; staff at the kiosk and a château café add support, but evening buses are sparse.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Place des Terreaux is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can freely explore the square, photograph the Bartholdi fountain, join tip-based walking tours, and pop into nearby cafés and museums; only pickpocket risk lowers the score.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Hôtel de Ville de Lyon is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can explore the free exterior, join pay-what-you-wish walking tours, use the audio guide, and photograph architecture without schedule limits, making the venue very convenient.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Fresque des Lyonnais is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can come any time, stand on the wide sidewalk, use the free audio guide and take photos, with no need for facilities or special tickets, so the mural suits them very well.
Recommended visit duration: 15-30 minutes
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