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Lyon Wine Tasting: Small-Group Blind Tasting with a Sommelier

5.0 · 244 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Lyon Operated by Lyon Wine Tastings Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Five wines from four regions tasted blind in a restored silk workers' loft on the Croix-Rousse: a Crémant to open, then Beaujolais, Burgundy, Northern Rhône and a wildcard from Savoie or the Jura.

A certified sommelier leads in plain English with a cheese and charcuterie board between pours. 4.95 from 244 reviews at €99 per person.

Best for: For wine in town: five blind tastings with a sommelier, cheese and charcuterie, 2h at €99 per person; English only. 4.95, 244 reviews. Wine Tours & Tastings comparison

Trade-off: No vineyard visit; English only.

In our comparison: #1 of 18 in Wine Tours & Tastings, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €99 per adult.

Included and not included

  • A selection of local artisanal cheese, charcuterie, and bread, sourced from Lyon's finest producers
  • Five rotating wines from small, artisanal estates in Beaujolais, Burgundy, and the Northern Rhône

    Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

    Reviews

    5.0
    244 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 241 of 244

    Star breakdown of all 244 ratings

    5 stars
    236 · 97%
    4 stars
    5 · 2%
    3 stars
    1 · 0%
    2 stars
    2 · 1%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the approachable wine teaching and food pairings; some found the pours too small for the cost.

    Praised

    • Clear, approachable explanations of regional wines and how to taste them
    • Blind tastings that help travellers recognise grapes, regions and flavour profiles
    • Regional wines paired with well received cheeses and charcuterie
    • A relaxed apartment setting that encourages conversation with fellow travellers
    • Practical advice for choosing, ordering and pairing French wine

    Complaints

    • Some found the wine pours too small for the cost
    • Some wanted more detail on regional wines, while others found the teaching thorough

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (31 March 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
    The engraved 12 reads like a 19, so trust the map pin and look for the big wooden door. Press the CONNER buzzer and come up one flight of stairs. Croix-Rousse is Lyon's hill, so give yourself 15 extra minutes for the walk up. Metro line C (Croix-Rousse stop) is a flat 5-minute walk. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    17:00 daily; 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
    Lyon Wine Tastings; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    Five wines across four regions: Crémant de Bourgogne to open, then Beaujolais, Burgundy, Northern Rhône, and a wildcard from Savoie or the Jura
    Led by a certified sommelier in plain English, zero wine snobbery
    Blind tasting format built for comparison: taste first, reveal after, no wrong answers
    Hosted in a restored 19th-century silk workers' loft in Croix-Rousse, Lyon's old silk-weaving hill
    Artisan cheese and charcuterie board with fresh baguette between pours
    Small group of 10 maximum, and dietary needs (including gluten-free) accommodated with 24 hours' notice

    Walking, children and accessibility

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

    Walking and health

    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    Accessibility

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Good to know

    • Age 18+ 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 Wine Tours & Tastings

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    This tour · #1 of 18€992h4.95 (244)shared
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    Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley€1698h 30m5.0 (66)shared

    Ranked #1 of 18 in Wine Tours & Tastings by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €80 to €490, median €139; typical length 4h 23m. 3 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 18 Wine Tours & Tastings

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