--- title: Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/lyon/tours/guided-tour-and-wine-tasting-northern-rh-ne-valley/ type: tour city: Lyon country: France price: 119 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 243 duration_minutes: 255 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Half day out? rank_in_category: 8 of 10 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-24 data_updated: 2026-10-07 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/guided-tour-and-wine-tasting-northern-rh-ne-valley/ --- # Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley **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. **Half day out?:** 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. Trade-off: No toilet on board; bring water. (last checked September 24, 2026) In our comparison: #8 of 10 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Right next to the Café Bellecour. - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - 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 €119 per person - Duration: 4h 15m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 243 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Sur les Sentiers de l'Oenotourisme - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 09:00, 14:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-24 ## Reviews 4.95 from 243 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 241 of 243. - 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 (2025-02-25 to 2026-10-03); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Visit and tasting English | €119 / person | English | - | | Visit and tasting French | €119 / person | French | Language - 100% in French: This tour will be conducted in French. | ## 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 ## Not included - Toilets on board - Water in the vehicle (Remember to take your bottle) ## Itinerary 1. **Condrieu** (45m) - 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. 2. **Chavanay** (1h 15m) - 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. 3. **Ampuis** (1h 15m) - We will then discover the second wine estate. Tasting of several typical wines of the region. Between 4 and 6 wines. 4. **Lyon** (pass by, no stop) - Back to the starting point. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - 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 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. 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 · #8 of 10** | €119 | 4h 15m | 4.95 (243) | 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 | 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. 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-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