Sixteen or more wines are poured across the day; lunch is not included. 4.97 from 32 reviews at €160 per person.
In our comparison: #7 of 16 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €160 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 32 of 32
Star breakdown of all 32 ratings
Reviewers praise the wine expertise and varied tastings; the pack does not establish a recurring drawback.
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At 8:50 am, our guide English Speaking guide will meet you in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme building main entrance door located on Bellecour Square (50 m opposite Le Royal Hotel). After a short walk, participants will get on the 8 seaters minivan to begin the Cotes du Rhone wine tour.
10 minStart this full day wine tour in Vienne city with a stunning panorama on the Rhone valley from Notre Dame de Pipet Mount. With your guide, be introduced to the different grapes varietals of the Northern Cotes du Rhone, the crus wine appellations and the philosophy of the region relying on "terroir". Take time also to admire the spectacular old roman theatre as you guide tell you about the fascinating history of the wines from Vienne which were famous in Roma, 21 centuries ago.
10 minDrive on the precipitous vertigo inducing terraced slopes of "Cote Brune" and "Cote Blonde" and appreciate the 30 to 60 degree angles hills bathed in sun facing the beautiful Rhône River.
10 minAt 10:45 am, visit a first winery and learn some secrets about the Rhone wine-making savoir-faire. Walk through the barrels room and talk about the art of aging wine. Then go to the wine-tasting room and taste 3 white and 3 red wines including Condrieu, white & red St Joseph and Cote Rotie famous appellation.
1hDelight yourself with a delicious meal in a local restaurant which serves Cotes du Rhone cuisine. Our guide will be happy to translate and explain all the different courses for you! Menus start from € 20 during the week (special of the day) and € 25 on weekends. Lunch is NOT included.
1h 15mIn early afternoon, cross Condrieu, birth town of Viognier grape which produces the world famous white wine. The group will get to know its unique story, how this grape varietal almost died a few years ago. Then, push the door of a family winery and taste 5-6 different Cotes du Rhone wines among them, Condrieu, St Joseph or/and Cote Rotie appellations.
45 minFinally, stop at a third winery to delight yourself with another 5 beautiful Rhone wines: take time to enjoy the intense aromatic Viognier and the quasi absolute perfection of Syrah grape of the Northern Cotes du Rhone in their original terroir.
45 minAt 5:15 pm, our guide will drop you off at Bellecour Square in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme. The perfect excursion for syrah and viognier lovers !
5 minCarved on the rock by generations of wine-makers along the Rhone River, the Northern Cotes du Rhone Valley provides a striking spectacle with the vertigo-inducing vineyards of Cote Rotie & Condrieu. Discover the Côtes du Rhone Region through 3 wineries and taste the almost absolute perfection of Syrah and Viognier varietals in their "birthplace":
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #7 of 16 | €160 | 8h 15m | 4.97 (32) | shared |
| Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley | €119 | 4h 15m | 4.95 (243) | shared |
| Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover | €490 | 8h | 4.99 (89) | private |
| Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley | €169 | 8h 30m | 5.0 (66) | shared |
Ranked #7 of 16 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €99 to €490, median €139; typical length 5h 15m. 3 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 16 Day Trips