France · WINE TASTINGS IN LYON
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 wine tastings in Lyon are worth the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get on with the rest of the planning.
A small-group Beaujolais wine tasting from Lyon with golden-stone villages, cellar lessons on terroir, and a family winery finish with mâchon snacks.
“It was very informative and gave us an insight into the Beaujolais region as well as pricing excellent wines To taste”
Half-day Northern Rhône wine tour from Lyon with Justine: two estates, steep Condrieu vines, 8 to 10 tastings, small-group comfort.
“An amazing experience that should be selected if you are in Lyon and have half a day available. Justine has a wealth of knowledge to provide about wine while getting to see two entirely different wineries.”
A small-group walk through Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, with local bites, wine pairings, and Lyon history in about 2 hours.
“Eillin provided information about the different areas of Lyon and gave nice samplings of the different local cuisines. It was a nice day.”
4-hour Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon with a small group, two family winery visits, Gamay tastings, and meeting the winemaker.
“highly recommended. Our guide Francois is very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Small-group Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon with golden-stone Oingt, vineyard stops, and a family winery tasting. 4 hours in English.
“This tour is worth the trip. It was informative as well as enjoyable. It is an easy way to see some of the beaujolais wine area. Meeting new people was a plus. We really enjoyed this leisurely afternoon.”
Half-day Northern Rhône wine tastings from Lyon, starting in Ampuis. Winery visits, Côte-Rôtie lessons, and a Roman Vienne drive.
“We tasted several wines at two vineyards. Eddy and the staff at the vineyards were so friendly and very helpful!”
Half-day Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon with a small group, two picturesque vineyard stops, and generous tastings led in English.
“Romain did a great job telling us about the wines and how they are made. First winery was small, but incredible. We tried 7 wines in a tasting format, conducted by the owner. He gave some extra pours on the ones you liked too…. Second winery not impressed,, but still worth the stop. Thank you”
Small-group wine masterclass in central Lyon with English tastings, at least 10 wines, and gourmet cheese pairings included.
“Our experience with Hugo was fantastic! He was engaging, passionate and knowledgeable about wines, and the cheese was fresh, delicious, and locally sourced as well. We had a great time and I would highly recommend.”
Small-group Beaujolais half-day from Lyon with a five-sense tasting at Château de Pizay, then a family winery meet-and-taste.
“It was a very informative tour with a knowledgeable and extremely fluent tour guide. The wine trail was fun as well as educational.”
Small-group Old Lyon food and wine walk with traboules sights and a classic bouchon Lyonnais stop. English guide, tastings included.
“This tour is a great way to learn not just about Lyon food, but it's deep history as well. It ended up being just my husband and I on the tour, and we had a wonderful time stopping into the local shops for tastings and tidbits. If you're only going to do one tour while in Lyon, we highly suggest this one.”
Beaujolais Cru wineries from Lyon in a small group, with tastings, local guides, and scenic Cru routes plus a smooth round-trip ride.
“If you know nothing about wine and get on this tour, you’ll everything by the end of it. Eddie is amazing”
Guided Northern Rhône wine day trip from Lyon with three winery stops, about 12 to 15 tastings, and Condrieu to Tain-l'Hermitage views.
“Spent a lovely day in the northern Rhône wine tasting. Justine is a top notch, graceful, knowledgeable guide and speaks English! Her Mercedes van was comfortable, lunch spot was luxurious, and the three wineries were delightful.”
Private Rhône Valley wine tasting from Lyon with three winery stops, hotel pickup, expert English guidance, and a real terroir-focused day.
“Olivier is exceptional-friendly,knowlegable,excellent English and an overall wonderful wine host for the day.Plus a very safe driver of his Mercedes van(very comfortable).He chose both family run and larger wineries to give a full tasting of Cote Rotie,Condrieu and Hermitage wines in the Rhone valley.The areas feature viognier and syrah (we call shiraz in Australia) grapes and we had many tastings of both,blends and other Rhone varietals. Lunch at a local restaurant was delicious.I highly RECOMMEND this tour.”
Walk Lyon’s music trail from the Opéra to Croix-Rousse, then finish with a wine tasting matched to curated local playlists.
“A great tour with a novel Lyon music theme that really does a great job of incorporating and showcasing the importance and role of music in the history of Lyon. Didac was a great guide and really enthusiastic and knowledgeable.”
Small-group Lyon music and wine walk with playlists, UNESCO Croix-Rousse views, and a local wine tasting from $120.
“Dirac was very good. He was a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun tour guide. It was raining and he let us use his umbrella. Very kind! Merci.”
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