Lille Tourisme – Lille Tourist Office

Lillea metropole with multiple facets

Lille: the vibrant heart of the metropolis

If you’re looking for a destination that blends heritage, culture, warmth, and festive spirit, Lille promises an unforgettable experience. As the capital of...

Book your activity Experience Lille and its Metropolis

Visit the Lille BelfryBookings required from Tuesday to Sunday at 10.00 am. Self-guided tours without booking required from Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5.30 pm.

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 104-metre-high belfry of the Town Hall towers over Lille! Discover Lille through 360°! Once you’ve climbed the first 109 steps, take the lift or walk to the top and admire the breathtaking panorama. From east to west and north to south, discover all of Lille’s districts and the richness of its urban planning, from the roofs of historic buildings to museums and emblematic squares.

City TourTuesday and Wednesday at 11am and 2pm and Thursday to Sunday at 11am, 2pm and 4pm.

Comfortably seated in a convertible coach, you’ll be taken on a panoramic tour of Lille’s iconic sites. Departing from the Palais Rihour, you’ll hear fascinating commentaries on the history, culture and anecdotes of the city’s main monuments, from its origins to its most contemporary districts.
During your walk, you’ll pass through the ages from the historic district of Vieux Lille to the modern district of Euralille, via the famous Grand’Place.

Imperial City TourThursday to Sunday with 3 departures a day at 11am, 2pm and 4pm.

Come on board our new Imperial bus! Let yourself be seduced by a whole new tour experience aboard our Imperial City Tour!
Designed to offer an immersive, comfortable and panoramic experience, this vehicle features an open roof on its upper deck, guaranteeing you a breathtaking 360° view of the monuments, squares, historic facades and most emblematic corners of the city.

Guided tour of Old Lilleevery day at 3 p.m. and every Saturday an extra departure at 10.30 a.m.

Discover the city’s oldest district! As you wander through the squares, buildings and narrow streets, your tour guide will tell you all about Lille’s eventful history, from the Middle Ages to the present day. From the city’s emergence as part of the county of Flanders to its metamorphosis into a regional and European capital, you’ll discover spaces and buildings that have been developed, built and transformed over the centuries.

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Summer vibes Team's playlist Hello Lille Destination

A playlist woven together by the Hello Lille Destination team: 3 hours and 15 minutes of sunny hits, unexpected gems, holiday memories and catchy choruses that make you want to sing a little louder than usual. A soundtrack inspired by festivals, summer gatherings and long summer evenings. Best enjoyed on a terrace, during a stroll, by the water or with friends, wherever summer finds you. ☀️🎶