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Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley

5.0 Excellent 64 reviews
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8h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Guidekin's take

Full day? in our Rhône Valley Wine Tours comparison. Condrieu to Tain-l'Hermitage, three estate tastings and a local guide by van in 8h 30m at €169 per person; lunch bought on the way. 5, 64 reviews.

Trade-off: Lunch not included; no toilet on board.

Last checked: September 24, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A full day in the Northern Rhône with tastings in three different areas and around a dozen wines, meeting estate members along the way in a comfortable Mercedes. A table is reserved for the group at a local restaurant but lunch is paid on the spot; bring your own water. 5 from 64 reviews at €169 per person.

From the guide

A unique guided tour to meet the winemakers of the Rhone Valley North.

You will be accompanied by a local guide, Justine Poncet, who knows the region well and will be able to talk to you all along the way about the history, estates, wines and secrets of the Rhone Valley.

You will make stops to enjoy the magnificent views from the coasts!

You will discover the Syrah and Viognier grape variety as well as Marsanne and Roussanne, the emblematic varieties of the region.

You will enjoy exceptional white wines and red wines.
You will discover the most prestigious wines of the Rhone Valley such as AOP Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph or Condrieu.

We drive you in our luxury vehicle and everything is planned so that you just go and enjoy your day with us.

The guide is here to share his knowledge, answer all your questions and accompany you to spend an unforgettable day.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

In French

from €169 / person
Guide: English

This tour is in French

Guided tour Day and wine tasting North Rhone Valley

from €169 / person
Guide: English

This tour is in English

Compared with other Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 16€1698h 30m5.0 (64)shared
Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley€1194h 15m4.95 (238)shared
Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover€4908h4.99 (89)private
Lyon: Private Burgundy Half Day Wine Tour by Vintage Land Rover€2304h5.0 (37)private

Ranked #3 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

Schedule & Availability

Runs Wed
Available year-round

This tour runs Wed. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 24, 2026.

What's Included

Guidance throughout the journey - Guide at your disposal - Local and specialized guide
Meeting with members of the wine estate
Little things to snack on to accompany tastings
Journey in a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle
3 Tastings in 3 different areas - Fees included
Commented tastings of about 12/15 wines - Fresh included

What's Not Included

Toilets on board
Lunch: The price of lunch is not included in the price but the reservation at a local restaurant is made for the whole group. Menu from €25/pers.
Water (for ecological reasons, remember to take your bottle)

Itinerary

Condrieu Stop 1
You will pass through several villages in the Rhone Valley along the way. We will stop in the day (morning or afternoon) to admire the vines planted in the steep slopes. You will learn about the winemaking methods in the area and the work done throughout the year by winemakers.
45 min
Chavanay Stop 2
We will make our first stop near the village of Chavanay or Ampuis for a first tasting in a wine estate. Tasting between 4 and 6 wines. Learn about winemaking and aging wines in the region.
1h 15m
Tain-l'Hermitage Stop 3
We will then go further south, towards the village of Tain l'Hermitage. Along the way, enjoy the scenery and the view of these steep hillsides!
45 min
Tain-l'Hermitage Stop 4
Lunch at Tain l'hermitage. Price of lunch not included in the price but restaurant reservation made for all participants - local restaurant with daily menu from €25/pers.
1h 30m
Tain-l'Hermitage Stop 5
Tastings in 2 different wineries near Tain l'Hermitage (sometimes we can do 2 wineries in the morning and 1 in the afternoon, depending on the availability of the latter). Learn more about winemaking and cellar work. You will be able to compare the wines tasted in the morning with those of the afternoon.
2h 30m
Lyon Stop 6
Return to Lyon Return time depends on traffic. We will be in Lyon between 5:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. maximum.
1h

Departure & Return

Start point

Right next to the "Café Bellecour". When you are facing the cafe, the statue is on the left in the middle of the trees. The meeting point is at the foot of the Statue of Saint Exupéry 10 minutes before departure (not the one in the center of Place Bellecour).

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End point

Right next to the "Café Bellecour". When you are facing the cafe, the statue is on the left in the middle of the trees. The meeting point is at the foot of the Statue of Saint Exupéry 10 minutes before departure (not the one in the center of Place Bellecour).

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 169 / person