The 4 Lyon Drinks Tours That Earn Their Price

1.From Lyon: Golden Stones Beaujolais Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 503 reviews · 4h 18m · from $116Our pick

Travel from Lyon in a small minivan to Southern Beaujolais for scenic tastings, a croissant stop, medieval Oingt, and a family winery. Guides such as Rachel and Yann explain terroir and winemaking, while the final tasting pairs local wines with charcuterie and cheese.

“We had a great time. It was a small group of 7. Our guide was super friendly and very helpful. The other people on the tour were also great. All in all it made it a very enjoyable experience.”

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2.Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $143Top rated

Leave Lyon with local guide Justine Poncet for a four-hour Northern Rhône outing through Condrieu, Chavanay, and Ampuis. Ride in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle, visit two contrasting estates, taste about 8 to 10 regional wines, and learn how steep vineyards shape Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, and other Rhône wines.

“Justine is super knowledgeable and friendly. The two wineries were awesome and quintessentially French. Would definitely tour with Justine again.”

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3.Cultural Food & Wine Tour, in the famous Halles Bocuse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48Best value

Meet Eillin at 9:00 am for a two-hour English walking tour through Lyon’s food culture and Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. Expect history, architecture, traboules, local specialties, cheese, wine, and a small group of no more than 15 people. Check tasting details before booking.

“Wonderful tour of Lyon’s culture, food & wine. We appreciated Eillin’s enthusiasm for her beloved city. Thank you Eillin for sharing this beautiful city with us.”

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4.From Lyon: Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 160 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Travel from Bellecour Square in a small air-conditioned minivan, following Beaujolais wine country to two family-run wineries. Guides such as François and Clotilde explain Gamay, terroir, and local winemaking, while owners pour wines from appellations including Fleurie, Morgon, and Moulin-à-Vent.

“The Beaujolais Wine Tour was an exceptional experience. Our guides, Amandine and Clotilde, combined genuine warmth with a deep understanding of the region’s terroir and traditions. Each tasting was purposeful, highlighting the individuality of producers and the subtle differences between crus. It was authentic and deeply respectful of the craft. Amandine and Clotilde created not just a tour, but a moment that truly captured the spirit of Beaujolais.”

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