--- title: Northern Rhône Valley From Lyon Full day lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/lyon/tours/northern-rh-ne-valley-from-lyon-full-day/ type: tour city: Lyon country: France price: 159 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 172 duration_minutes: 360 duration_max_minutes: 420 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Full day, Côte-Rôtie side rank_in_category: 13 of 16 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-24 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/northern-rh-ne-valley-from-lyon-full-day/ --- # Northern Rhône Valley From Lyon Full day **Guidekin's take:** A full day in the Côtes du Rhône from a meeting point on Place Bellecour, by minivan to the estates where the winemakers themselves pour and talk terroir. Tasting doses are small by design, lunch is at your own expense, and the day runs in all weather. 4.77 from 172 reviews at €159 per person. ## Overview Meet your guide at the tourism office, Place Bellecour central Lyon and get aboard his minivan for a wonderful day in the Côtes du Rhône world. The northern part of the Rhône valley is reputed for its exceptional wines, several of them being classed amongst the finest in France. On this intimate tour we will give both winemaker and you the wine taster the opportunity to meet up and share a few words about terroir. You will taste the best wines of the region and see beautiful vine landscapes ! PS : the itinerary may change according to winemakers availabilities ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is at the office de… - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: Wine tasting (tasting dose 3cl/glasses) - Age 18+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €159 per person - Duration: 6h–7h - Rating: 4.77/5 from 172 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Rhône Trip ## What's included - Local guide - Professional guide - Driver/guide - Wine tasting (tasting dose 3cl/glasses) - Transport by air-conditioned minivan ## Not included - Lunch - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Place Bellecour** (pass by, no stop) - Your guide will pick you up Place Bellecour and you will be heading south to the prestigious Côte-Rôtie vineyards. 2. **Ampuis** (1h) - Birthplace of Côte-rôtie, impressive vineyards growing on steep slopes 3. **Condrieu** (1h) - Land of Viognier wine, aromatic and delicious white wine ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat - Departures: 09:00 - 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 The meeting point is at the office de tourisme building, across the street in front on the Hotel royal Lyon, M-Gallery (20 Place Bellecour, Lyon) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJnTdMUlLq9EcR_lUH-8nO1fk ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 16** | €159 | 6h–7h | 4.77 (172) | shared | | [Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley](/france/lyon/tours/guided-tour-and-wine-tasting-northern-rh-ne-valley/?format=md) | €119 | 4h 15m | 4.95 (238) | 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 | | [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 (64) | shared | Ranked #13 of 16 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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