14 Wine Tastings in Lyon, Compared

1.Golden Stones Beaujolais Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 387 reviews · from $113Our pick

Travel from Lyon to Southern Beaujolais in a small English-speaking group of up to eight. Taste local wines with pastries and a Lyon mâchon, stroll medieval Oingt, and meet a family winemaker. Guides such as Rachel, François, Yann, and Vladimir bring the region to life.

“Our Beaujalais wine tour was fantastic..The comfortable ride thru the Golden Stones countryside to the town of Oingt and Dominic's family winery was very scenic.Rachel our guide was delightful..Her knowledge and informtion certianly completed the tour. The wines we tasted were excellent and insight into the process and issues into running a family winery only added to this great tour..highly reommended..”

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2.Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $143Top rated

Leave Lyon with local guide Justine Poncet for a four-hour Northern Rhône wine tour. Ride in a small Mercedes van, admire steep Condrieu vineyards, and taste roughly 8 to 10 wines at two contrasting estates near Chavanay and Ampuis, with local snacks included.

“Knowledgeable guide, safe driver on some twisty roads I was glad not to drive on, tasted some excellent wines”

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3.Cultural Food & Wine Tour, in the famous Halles Bocuse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48Best value

Meet Eillin at 9 a.m. for a roughly two-hour English walking tour built around Lyon’s food culture and Les Halles Paul Bocuse. Expect stories about bouchons, Michelin, silk-era traboules, local shops, cheese, wine, pastries, and Lyonnais dishes. Confirm tastings before booking, since the inclusions also state they are not provided.

“Wonderful tour of Lyon’s culture, food & wine. We appreciated Eillin’s enthusiasm for her beloved city. Thank you Eillin for sharing this beautiful city with us.”

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4.Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

From Place Bellecour, a guide such as François, Clémence, or Yann drives you into Beaujolais. Walk medieval Oingt, pause for vineyard views and a tasting, then meet a family winemaker for estate wines, local cheese, bread, and sausage.

“It was delightful even with the rain! We went directly from Place Bellecourt to Oingt, which was so cute, with a delightful ambiance. Shame we could only enjoy a 40 minute trip by ourselves. The wines were light and very fruit based, characteristics from the Beaujolais region, as explained by our guides. The final stop in a local winery, was so good, we were very well received and the guides translated from french is an easy way, we could even ask some questions and see the wine making process, which was a treat. All in all, it was a great experience!”

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5.Northern Rhône Valley Wine tour from Lyon Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Travel from Lyon to Ampuis, the home of Côte-Rôtie, for a four-hour introduction to northern Rhône wines. Walk among steep hillside vines, visit local producers, and taste several wines at two cellar stops. Guides such as Eddy, François, Roman, and Mathilde explain the region in English.

“Good wines but poor guide/driver. He left without making sure all patrons were securely in the vehicle, weaved in and out of the traffic and scared all passengers. Spoke down to all English speaking participants often targeting them in what felt like deeming tone. On a positive note, we tried many wines that tasted nice. It is shame the guide ruined the experience.”

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6.Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon half day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Leave Lyon with Rhône Trip for a four-hour Beaujolais outing in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Oingt and Le Bois-d'Oingt, taste Gamay-based reds plus white and rosé wines, and meet local producers. Guides such as François, Romain, Eddy, and Raphaelle lead small groups, though winery access can vary.

“This was an excellent experience. Our driver and guide was lovely and the wineries were just a short drive out of Lyon. The tastings were fabulous, as were the cheese and meat pairings. Thoroughly recommended.”

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7.Beaujolais Segway Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $70

Join guide José for a two-hour Segway ride through Beaujolais, with time in the medieval village of Oingt and a wine tasting in a local cellar. The small-group outing includes a helmet, rain gear if needed, and regional food samples. Bring flat shoes and a way to reach Val d’Oingt.

“Une belle expérience pour 3 couples débutants. José a été un moniteur et un guide parfait et très sympathique. La ballade était superbe et la dégustation très agréable.”

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8.Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · from $113

Ride from Lyon to Beaujolais with an English-speaking driver-guide and a group of up to eight. Visit two wineries, meet winemakers, taste Gamay wines from Morgon, Moulin à Vent, Fleurie, and other appellations, and learn how local soil shapes each bottle.

“Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the wine region and we loved the small family estate tasting was super quaint. Very glad to see Fluerie and the winery there. Would recommend for sure!”

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9.Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Leave Lyon at 9:00 am for a four-hour small-group trip through Beaujolais. With a guide such as Rachel, Clémence, or François, visit Château de Pizay for a hands-on wine lesson, then meet a family winemaker and taste estate wines.

“We liked the interactive learning, tasting, and testing. It was a very hands on way to develop my wine tasting approach. We visited two vineyards. One was very large. The other very intimate. Tasted over a dozen wines. All were very nice. Definitely the easiest way to experience Beaujolais when staying in Lyon without a car. And our guides were excellent. We ended up being only ourselves (2 people) on tour and we loved the extra attention.”

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10.Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 59 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143

Walk Vieux Lyon with a local food guide, explore secret traboules, sample regional sweets, pastries, charcuterie, and red and white wines, then visit a bouchon Lyonnais. The group is limited to 10, with morning and afternoon departures. Guides have included Ira, Helen, Vincent, Elise, Robin, and Ilan.

“It was interesting learning about some of the secrets of the old city and getting to taste a variety of Lyon goodies. Vincent was a pleasant and knowledgeable guide.”

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11.Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $203

Join Justine from Sur les Sentiers de l'Oenotourisme for an eight-and-a-half-hour Northern Rhône wine tour from Lyon. Travel by comfortable Mercedes vehicle, visit three wine areas, taste about 12 to 15 wines, meet winemakers, and stop for lunch near Tain-l'Hermitage.

“Justine was a fantastic guide who took us to outstanding vineyards, taught us a ton about the Northern Rhône Valley, and brought us to a beautiful lunch spot. We tried 5+ wines at 3 separate stops with lunch in between. We discovered small to medium-sized vineyards. The entire experience felt intimate and we met great friends along the way. I highly recommend this tour!”

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12.Rhône Valley Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Lyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend nine hours with Olivier of Au Tour Du Vin exploring Northern Rhône wine country from Lyon. Visit three family-run and historic wineries, taste Syrah and Viognier, learn about terroir, enjoy a local lunch, and return by private vehicle.

“Our booking was confirmed in May 2023, payment was accepted and re-confirmed Aug. 2023, about 1 week prior to our scheduled Saturday tour. 9:15am on the tour date, we waited, but no tour operator. Our hotel concierge called the phone number provided, but no answer to multiple calls. Complete no show and no response. We received an email apology from "Olivier," about 6 hours later. He was "stuck in the countryside with a car problem and no connection." He refunded our full price. Unfortunately, we could not make other arrangement to visit Rhone Valley Domaines due to last minute and many are closed Sunday & Monday (in August). We are…”

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13.Music History Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 2 hours · from $117

Join Didac for a two-hour walking tour from the Opéra National de Lyon through Presqu’île and Croix-Rousse. Hear Lyon-based music, learn how architecture and silk-worker life shaped the city’s sound, then enjoy a local wine in a friendly cellar.

“Great tour! If you are into music culture it is an absolute must”

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14.Lyon Music & Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

Follow guide Didac from the Opéra de Lyon through Croix-Rousse and central Lyon, hearing local music, silk-worker stories, and city history. The 2.5 to 3-hour walk ends with a bottle of local wine to taste at a wine bar. Groups are limited to 12, and the tour runs in English.

“Our tour guide, Didac, was amazing. Very knowledgeable, fun and eager to please. He mentioned that all his tours are different and spontaneous; he lived up to his word. We ending the evening at an unscheduled jazz session at the oldest jazz club in Europe. Spectacular!”

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