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title: Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon
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type: tour
city: Lyon
country: France
price: 160
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 32
duration_minutes: 495
languages: [en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Vienne plus many wines
rank_in_category: 5 of 10 (Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon

**Guidekin's take:** A full day in the Northern Côtes du Rhône with three wineries on the vertiginous terraces of Côte Rôtie and Condrieu, where Syrah and Viognier are tasted where they were born, in an air conditioned minibus. 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: #5 of 10 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Carved 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":

## Before you book

- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Wine-tasting with about 16/18 wines

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €160 per person
- Duration: 8h 15m
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: KANPAI TOURISME
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, French
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.97 from 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 32.

- 5 stars: 31 (97%)
- 4 stars: 1 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the wine expertise and varied tastings; the pack does not establish a recurring drawback.

**Praised:**
- Clear explanations of regional wines and winemaking from knowledgeable guides
- Varied tastings at contrasting wineries, including small family producers
- Comfortable van transport and good organization
- Lunch stops that reviewers praise for their food
- Vineyard views and extra stops at viewpoints or local sights

**Complaints:**
- No recurring complaint is supported by the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 30 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-05-29 to 2026-09-18); last checked 2026-10-07.

## What's included

- Wine-tasting with about 16/18 wines
- Enghish and French speaking guide
- Air conditioned minibus

## Not included

- Lunch is not included.

## Itinerary

1. **Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon** (10m) - 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...
2. **Theatre de Vienne** (10m) - Start 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...
3. **Cross Ampuis town, the world capital of Syrah and visit "Cote Rotie" vineyard...** (10m) - Cross Ampuis town, the world capital of Syrah and visit "Cote Rotie" vineyards literally "roasted hillside". Drive 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...
4. **Malleval** (1h) - At 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...
5. **Les Roches-de-Condrieu** (1h 15m) - Delight 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...
6. **Condrieu** (45m) - In 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...
7. **Chavanay** (45m) - Finally, 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.
8. **Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon** (5m) - At 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 !

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 10** | €160 | 8h 15m | 4.97 (32) | shared |
| [Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley](/france/lyon/tours/guided-day-tour-and-wine-tasting-northern-rh-ne-valley/?format=md) | €169 | 8h 30m | 5.0 (66) | shared |
| [Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover](/france/lyon/tours/full-day-private-tour-of-beaujolais-by-vintage-land-rover/?format=md) | €490 | 8h | 4.99 (89) | private |
| [Lyon: Private Burgundy Half Day Wine Tour by Vintage Land Rover](/france/lyon/tours/lyon-private-burgundy-half-day-wine-tour-by-vintage-land-rover/?format=md) | €230 | 4h | 5.0 (37) | private |

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