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Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley

5.0 Excellent 238 reviews
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4h 15m
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English, French
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Half day out? in our Day Trips comparison. For a half day: Chavanay and Ampuis estate tastings with snacks, max eight guests, 4h 15m at €119 per person; bring water. 4.95, 238 reviews.

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

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

Overview

Guidekin summary

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 238 reviews at €119 per person.

From the guide

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

I am Justine PONCET, founder of SUR LES SENTIERS DE L'OENOTOURISME.
I am your local Guide, who knows the region well and will know all along the way to talk to you 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 Syrah and Viognier grape varieties as well as Marsanne and Roussanne.

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

I drive you in my luxury vehicle and everything is planned so you just have to enjoy your half day with us.

I am here to share my knowledge, answer all your questions and accompany you to spend an unforgettable half 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.

Visit and tasting English

from €119 / person
Guide: English

Visit and tasting French

from €119 / person
Guide: French

Language - 100% in French: This tour will be conducted in French.

Compared with other Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 16€1194h 15m4.95 (238)shared
Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover€4908h4.99 (89)private
Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley€1698h 30m5.0 (64)shared
Lyon: Private Burgundy Half Day Wine Tour by Vintage Land Rover€2304h5.0 (37)private

Ranked #1 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 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Departures: 09:00, 14:00
Available year-round

This tour runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, departing at 09:00, 14:00. 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
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

What's Not Included

Toilets on board
Water in the vehicle (Remember to take your bottle)

Itinerary

Condrieu Stop 1
You will pass through several villages in the Rhône Valley on the way. We will stop to admire the vines planted in the very steep slopes.
45 min
Chavanay Stop 2
We will make our first stop near the village of Chavanay for a first tasting in a wine estate. Tasting between 4 and 6 wines.
1h 15m
Ampuis Stop 3
We will then discover the second wine estate. Tasting of several typical wines of the region. Between 4 and 6 wines.
1h 15m
Lyon Stop 4
Back to the starting point.
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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 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.

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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 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.

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 € 119 / person