Are you looking to book one of the best Lyon wine tours on an upcoming trip? This guide covers the top Lyon wine tastings and tours – and gives you all the details to book one!
If youʻre booking your trip to Lyon last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours, hotels, and more!
🇫🇷 Top Experiences and Tours in Lyon:
- Beaujolais Wine Tasting Trip from Lyon (our top recommendation!)
- Lyon guided sightseeing river cruise (the top-seller!)
- Dinner cruise in Lyon (2.5-hour evening trip!)
- Vieux Lyon 4-Hour Food Tasting Tour (I did this tour- recommended!)
🛌 Top Hotels in Lyon:
- Villa Florentine (Luxury)
- Hôtel Edmond W (Mid-range)
- Hôtel Le Boulevardier (Budget)
🚗 Looking for the best way to get around Lyon? Click here to check rental car rates for France!
Lyon is France’s gastro capital and no delicious Lyonnaise fare is complete without a delicious glass of wine.
This guide details the best wine tours from Lyon and includes some of the top wine tastings in Lyon if you’re looking to not leave the city!
Some of the tours are day trips to Beaujolais from Lyon, as well as other areas of the Rhone Valley. We have kept the tour offerings diverse and easy to select from!
Did we miss any amazing wine trips from Lyon? Let us know in the comments!
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Which Lyon Wine Experience is Best for You?
We have broken down each of these Lyon wine tastings and tours into categories to help you see which one is right for you and the people you’re traveling with.
- Our favorite wine tour from Lyon: Golden Stones Beaujolais wine tasting trip from Lyon
- Best full-day wine tour from Lyon: Northern Rhône Valley day tour from Lyon
- Best half-day Lyon wine tour: Half-Day Vienne & Côte-Rotie wine tour from Lyon
- Unique Lyon wine experience: Beaujolais Segway tour with wine tasting
- Best cheese and wine pairing: French wine tasting and cheese pairing (with a French sommelier)
- Top Lyon city wine tour and tasting: Walking food and wine tour in Vieux Lyon
There is truly something for every wine enthusiast visiting the city and we hope you get to pick the experience that suits you best!
Best Lyon Wine Tours & Tastings
1. Golden Stones Beaujolais Wine Tasting from Lyon
Duration: 4-5 hours
Meeting Point: Lyon tourist office in Bellecour Square
Language: English, French
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Join a small group for a half-day tour to Southern Beaujolais and experience the beauty and charm of Lyon’s wine country!
This region is one of the most famous France getaways and is famous for its Beaujolais Nouveau and also boasts unique and picturesque little golden stone villages along the route.
Your enthusiastic guide will take you through the hills of this delightful area, which is sometimes compared to Tuscany.
You will start with an introduction to local wine with a wine tasting and you’ll learn about the concept of ‘Terroir’ in a scenic location.
Take a leisurely stroll in the medieval village of Oingt to learn about Beaujolais’ history before visiting a family winery to learn about French wine-making secrets and enjoy a traditional ‘machon’ breakfast.
This tour offers a fun and friendly atmosphere with stunning views, making it the perfect opportunity to learn all about Beaujolais and its wines!
Book the Golden Stones wine tour here!
2. Half-Day Vienne & Côte-Rotie Wine Tasting Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Meeting Point: Lyon tourist office in Bellecour Square
Language: English
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Explore the famous Côte-Rôtie vineyards on a half-day tour, which offers a blend of cultural exploration, local cuisine, and various wine tastings.
Your enthusiastic guide and driver will take you to the heart of the Roman city of Vienne, where you can admire the ancient and medieval buildings (and, of course, wine!).
Indulge in the gastronomic vibe of the place by sampling the local charcuterie, cheeses, and wine.
The tour will continue with a visit to a family-owned winery located in the Côte-Rôtie vineyard.
You can take a leisurely walk in the vineyards and enjoy the opportunity to meet with the winemaker and engage in a conversation about their portfolio of wines, the vineyard/winery’s history, etc.
You will also have a chance to taste several of those wines!
This tour offers a really great insight into the Côte-Rôtie vineyard, so you will be an expert by the end of it!
Book the Vienne & Côte-Rotie wine tour here!
3. Beaujolais Segway Tour With Wine Tasting
Duration: 4 hours
Meeting Point: TBD
Language: English, French
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Join a Beaujolais scenic wine route tour on Segway, led by a knowledgeable guide.
This innovative and eco-friendly mode of transportation is suitable for beginners and a fun experience to share with family and friends!
Choose your preferred time slot, morning or afternoon, to meet your guide and receive a 15-minute training session to get comfortable with your Segway before embarking on the tour.
Each stop is designed to showcase the beauty of the Beaujolais countryside and its historical villages.
The tour begins from a “Domaine,” a winemaker’s home located in a charming village near Villefranche-sur-Saone, just 30 minutes from Lyon.
Your local guide will take you through the vineyards and other stunning landscapes, stopping along the way for picturesque photos of the hillside and surrounding villages.
Explore the medieval village of Oingt to appreciate its beauty and character before returning to the winemaker’s home through the fields and roads.
At their home, you will be welcomed by the staff and team who will introduce you to their wines and local products.
Book the Beaujolais Segway wine tour here!
4. Walking Food and Wine Tour in the Vieux Lyon
Duration: 4 hours
Meeting Point: Pl. du Change, Lyon
Language: English, French
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Experience an unforgettable culinary adventure by discovering the hidden passageways of the UNESCO-protected Vieux Lyon area, while indulging in the city’s best local pastries and sweets.
A traditional Bouchon Restaurant will serve up hot dishes to be shared, paired with red and white wines from the region, including Chardonnay, Gamay, and Syrah.
The day goes beyond being just a simple tour by providing a memorable gastronomic experience!
Learn about the legacy of Lyon being considered the Capital of Gastronomy in France, and perhaps even the world!
Be amazed by the beauty of the Vieux Lyon and its mysterious Traboules, all while enjoying delicious local specialties and discovering the best wine this region has to offer.
Book a Lyon food and wine tour here!
5. Northern Rhône Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting from Lyon
Duration: 8 hours
Meeting Point: 23 Pl. Bellecour, Lyon
Language: English, French
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On this tour, you’ll explore the renowned Côtes du Rhône wine region, known for producing some of France’s most celebrated full-bodied red wines.
Enjoy an intimate tasting experience at two wineries located in the Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie appellations, where you will meet the winemakers and sample a variety of Côtes du Rhône wines.
Sample 5 or 6 different wine varieties, including Saint-Joseph, Condrieu, and Côte-Rôtie AOC, and appreciate the significant aromatic richness of these exceptional wines.
And you can do all this while basking in the stunning views of the Rhône Valley and the steep hillsides of the vineyards. It is the perfect day trip if you’re spending a weekend or more in Lyon.
Book a Northern Rhône Valley wine tour here!
6. French Wine Tasting and Cheese Pairing in Lyon
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Meeting Point: Place Saint-Jean, Lyon
Language: English, French
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Indulge in a truly regal French culinary experience, as you discover delicious products from Lyon, which is considered to be the capital of the Rhone Valley.
Your experience will feature eight wines, which are varied from tasting to tasting so you can always do this tour again!
To complement these fine wines, you will be served with cheeses sourced from the best farms in Auvergne, delicatessen from renowned butchers, and a homemade dessert from one of Lyon’s best patissiers.
As a passionate wine lover and well-informed gastronome, your guide will provide you with all the information you need to fully appreciate the tasting, including the historical significance of the dishes you sample.
Eating, and enjoying delicious wine, truly is the best thing to do in Lyon!
Book a French wine and cheese tasting here!
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