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Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley

5.0 · 243 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Lyon Operated by Sur les Sentiers de l'Oenotourisme Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h 15m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, French
Start & pickup
09:00, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A half day in the Northern Rhône in a Mercedes minivan capped at eight, with stops at the estates to meet the winemakers and around eight to ten commented wines built on Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne.

Small snacks come with the tastings; bring your own water and expect no toilet on board. 4.95 from 243 reviews at €119 per person.

Best for: For a half day: Chavanay and Ampuis estate tastings with snacks, max eight guests, 4h 15m at €119 per person; bring water. 4.95, 243 reviews. Day Trips comparison

Trade-off: No toilet on board; bring water.

In our comparison: #8 of 10 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 24, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Visit and tasting EnglishThe page priceEnglish€119
Visit and tasting FrenchFrenchLanguage - 100% in French: This tour will be conducted in French.€119

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 24 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Guidance throughout the journey - Guide at your disposal - Local and specialized guide
  • Air-conditioned mercedes vehicle ride comfort - 8 pers max
  • Meeting with members of the wine estate
  • Commented tastings of around 8/10 wines
  • Little things to snack on to accompany tastings
  • Toilets on board
  • Water in the vehicle (Remember to take your bottle)

Reviews

5.0
243 ratings
Viator 142 · Tripadvisor 101

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 241 of 243

Star breakdown of all 243 ratings

5 stars
232 · 95%
4 stars
9 · 4%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the wine knowledge and varied tastings; some wanted more access to the wineries beyond the tasting rooms.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, approachable explanations of regional wines and winemaking
  • Varied tastings at wineries with different styles and histories
  • Small groups that make questions and conversation easy
  • Vineyard views and commentary on the landscape along the drive
  • Comfortable transport and relaxed tasting settings

Complaints

  • Some wanted more access to the wineries beyond the tasting rooms

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (25 February 2025 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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 appointment is at the foot of the Statue of Saint Exupery (not the one in the center of Place Bellecour). I am Justine PONCET, founder of SUR LES SENTIERS DE L'OENOTOURISME. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 14:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Sur les Sentiers de l'Oenotourisme; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Meeting with members of the wine estate
  • Age 10+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #8 of 10€1194h 15m4.95 (243)shared
Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley€1698h 30m5.0 (66)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 #8 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. Compare all 10 Day Trips

From €119 per adult · Visit and tasting English