--- title: Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/lyon/tours/guided-day-tour-and-wine-tasting-northern-rh-ne-valley/ type: tour city: Lyon country: France price: 169 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 66 duration_minutes: 510 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Full day? rank_in_category: 1 of 10 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-24 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/guided-day-tour-and-wine-tasting-northern-rh-ne-valley/ --- # Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley **Guidekin's take:** 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 66 reviews at €169 per person. **Full day?:** 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, 66 reviews. Trade-off: Lunch not included; no toilet on board. (last checked September 24, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 10 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Right next to the "Café Bellecour". - Food included: Meeting with members of the wine estate - Age 10+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €169 per person - Duration: 8h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 66 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Sur les Sentiers de l'Oenotourisme - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-24 ## Reviews 5.0 from 66 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 66 of 66. - 5 stars: 66 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the wine expertise, varied wineries and lunch stops; no recurring caveat appears in the supplied reviews. **Praised:** - Wine explanations that engage both beginners and experienced tasters - Visits to contrasting wineries, with different producer sizes and winemaking approaches - Access to winemakers and production areas that helps explain how the wines are made - Restaurant lunches praised for both the food and the setting - Comfortable transport and attentive, friendly hosting **Complaints:** - No recurring complaints appear in the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 58 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-09-15 to 2026-09-25); last checked 2026-10-07. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | In French | €169 / person | English | This tour is in French | | Guided tour Day and wine tasting North Rhone Valley | €169 / person | English | This tour is in English | ## 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 ## Not included - Toilets on board - 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 1. **Condrieu** (45m) - 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. 2. **Chavanay** (1h 15m) - 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. 3. **Tain-l'Hermitage** (45m) - 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! 4. **Tain-l'Hermitage** (1h 30m) - 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. 5. **Tain-l'Hermitage** (2h 30m) - 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... 6. **Lyon** (1h) - Return to Lyon Return time depends on traffic. We will be in Lyon between 5:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. maximum. ## Schedule - Runs: Wed - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-24 - 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. ## Meeting 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). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ630AGVPq9EcRsk35MciK9QM Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 10** | €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 | | [Beaujolais Day Guided Tour - Winery Tours and Tastings](/france/lyon/tours/beaujolais-day-guided-tour-winery-tours-and-tastings/?format=md) | €159 | 8h | 4.97 (33) | shared | Ranked #1 of 10 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €99 to €490, median €159; typical length 8h. 3 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/day-trips-from-lyon/?format=md ## More in Lyon - All Lyon tours: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/guided-day-tour-and-wine-tasting-northern-rh-ne-valley/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/?format=md