LYON
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Our pick of the 10 Rhône Valley & Côtes du Rhône Wine Tours travellers book most in Lyon. Operator, duration, price, and what each one actually looks like on the day.
Taste 5 wines in Lyon from Burgundy, Beaujolais, Rhône and more, paired with cheese and charcuterie in a small English tasting.
“Excellent education about Rhone wines with an excellent instructor in a charming environment! Well worth the time and cost.”
Small-group Northern Rhône wine tour from Lyon with two estate tastings in Condrieu, Chavanay, and Ampuis. English guide included.
“Justine, our guide, is very knowledgeable and passionate about wine. She has worked in the industry for a number of years. She knew the answers to most questions and, if she didn’t know, she researched the answer. We visited 2 vineyards in her air conditioned Mercedes van. Our group of 4 plus 4 other travellers…”
A small-group Northern Rhône wine day from Lyon, with tastings at Tain-l’Hermitage, Ampuis, and Condrieu plus lesson-rich stops.
“Great opportunity to learn about traditional French wine making, see the countryside, and visit some wineries for tasting.”
Half-day Northern Rhône wine tasting from Lyon: Côte-Rôtie in Ampuis, winery tastings, Vienne drive bonus, English guide.
“Sampled 5 wines at each of two vineyards. Guide Francois was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Perfect amount of time.”
A small-group Northern Rhône day trip from Lyon with steep-slope views, 3 estate tastings, and lunch in Tain-l’Hermitage for around a full workday.
“A wonderful tour, interesting information provided by our very knowledgeable and experienced guide, Justine. The wine was good, the experience was great.”
Private Rhône Valley day tour from Lyon with hotel pickup, three winery visits, Syrah and Viognier tastings, and great scenery.
“Olivier is an incredible guide to this beautiful region. He shared his extensive knowledge so generously and we learned so much from him. He took us to 3 different wineries, each with their own unique characteristics, and we tasted a wide range of wines reflecting each specific terroir. We had a delicious lunch overlooking the…”
Small-group Côtes du Rhône day trip from Lyon with 3 wineries, 16–18 tastings, and Rhône valley views. English guide, no driving.
“Oliver was our tour guide for this amazing day. He was funny and extremely knowledgeable about the region and wine in general. I was a bit apprehensive about the price but it was worth it. The stops for exploration and pictures were some of the best pictures we took. The vineyard and tasting stops were…”
Guided walk at Château de Champ-Renard in Beaujolais, then 4 wine tastings paired with aged cheese.
“The Chateau is beautiful and the wine and cheese were SO good! Analise was a good tour guide as well.”
Shared Southern Burgundy wine day from Lyon with up to 12 tastings, an 8-seat minivan, Beaujolais scenery, Pouilly-Fuissé, and Cluny.
“Olivier was wonderful. The wines were amazing and the scenery, breathtaking. All I wanted and more. So good we took another tour with Olivier the next day as well.”
A small-group Syrah tour from Lyon with two family wineries, Roman views, steep Côte-Rhône slopes, and 11/12 wine tastings.
“Olivier was an excellent guide and a master at herding our wandering family. It was delightful being out in the countryside and seeing the historic division of vineyards, with the grape vines standing straight and proud in the sunlight. We enjoyed both of the hosts who gave us detailed information about how the vines are…”
