Top 10 Wine Tours & Tastings in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

February 24, 2022 Lean Nau

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a region of France created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014; it resulted from the merger of Auvergne and Rhône-Alpes.
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1. Rhône Valley Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Lyon

Au Tour Du Vin Tours
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On the tour, you will discover the history of wine in this essential region and enjoy some great wine tastings with Syrah-based appellations (Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph) and Viognier-based appellations (Condrieu).

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Wine tasting

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By kstich4

We’d give Olivier more points if we could. He met us downtown Lyon and we took the long drive out to Bourgogne and had pleasant conversation the whole way. We visited a premier vineyard, a couple tasting rooms, and a couple region specific wine attractions and Olivier answered all of our questions along the way. We had a delicious lunch in a small town where we also did some sightseeing. Olivier has our full hearted recommendation for anyone looking to do a wine tour out of Lyon.

2. Beaujolais Region Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Lyon

Au Tour Du Vin Tours
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There’s a saying in Lyon that the third river flowing in Lyon is… Beaujolais wine. Enjoy this full day tour to discover this beautiful region: the rolling hills and vineyards of the Beaujolais region. You will have the opportunity to taste various local wines, not only the world-renown Beaujolais, but also the other types of wine produced in this area, as well as meeting professional wine-makers.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By mikeF5327YZ

My wife and I, our two adult children and their partners met Olivier at our rental apartment in Lyon for a full day in the northern Rhone Valley. We visited three outstanding wineries and tasted a variety of wines, including some delicious Cornas and an unusual white Chateau-neuf du Pape. We met with the winemakers in each case and learned about the history of the wineries. Olivier gave us a lot of history of the region. Two of the three wineries were able to ship purchases to the US. One referred me to their US importer. All do carry-out purchases, of course, so our apartment is stocked. We made a lunch stop at a very nice restaurant on the Rhone. We started at 9am (earlier than normal, as crowds were large due to Women's World Cup games in Lyon). We were back by 6pm. None of the wineries we visited were crowded; there were a couple of other small groups at two of them, but we still had a very nice private tour experience. We were the only people at the third. Olivier's English is great. He was able to accommodate our largeish group with no trouble. He knows the region and has studied wines and the industry. He was born and grew up in Lyon, so has lots of good advice for the city and surrounding activities. He is flexible and can tune the itinerary to suit the customer. Highly recommended!

3. Private Gourmet Tour : Halles Paul Bocuse Covered Market

Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, 102 Cours Lafayette, 69003 Lyon, France Tasty Lyon
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Immerse yourself in the very heart of the covered market to discover the best of local cuisine. High place of the Lyonnaise gastronomy, the covered market of Les Halles Paul Bocuse, is a must to discover the culinary culture and flavours of the city. Strolling through the market with your epicurean guide you will taste the best produce of the region which show the excellence of the producers but also creativity of the local cuisine. You will learn all about the « Mères Lyonnaises » and the little anecdotes around stared chefs and local specialities in a fun and convivial atmosphere. The gastro-nomic reputation of Lyon will no longer have secrets for you. We will have multiple tastings: from the traditional quenelle to the numerous cheeses and charcuterie, including sweet treats such as pink pralines and “Coussin de Lyon”. Tastings vary based on the season, but every tour is a real culinary delight for you taste buds !

Inclusions: Food tasting, Wine tasting, Professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By J_from_Dusseldorf

I unfortunately cannot recommend this tour operator. I booked a tour with them and got the information that the tour was fully refundable. Given the Corona crisis, I had to cancel my tour. After the initial information that refunds need a bit longer (which I fully understand), nothing happened. I still haven´t received the refund after months and I have not received any information when/if this will happen at all, either. Any attempt to contact the company is being ignored. Neither do they answer to messages nor phone calls. Very disappointing...

4. Vienne & Côte Rôtie Private tour

Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France Tasty Lyon
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Wine lovers, you will fall under the spell of the beauty of this vineyard and the quality of its wines. An authentic tour with a cultural and gourmet discovery. Discover the famous Côte-Rôtie vineyards with this half-day tour which combines cultural discovery and tastings of local specialities and wine. Your passionate driver-guide takes you to the heart of the roman city of Vienne, where you will discover antic and medieval buildings. You will also enjoy a gourmet stop where you will taste the local charcuterie and cheeses and wine. The tour will continue with a visit of a family-run winery in the Côte-Rôtie vineyard. You will stroll in the wines and get a chance to meet with the winemaker and exchange with him. Of course, you will have a wine tasting of several wines. The Côte-Rôtie vineyard will no longer have secrets for you!

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Food tasting

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By J_from_Dusseldorf

I unfortunately cannot recommend this tour operator. I booked a tour with them and got the information that the tour was fully refundable. Given the Corona crisis, I had to cancel my tour. After the initial information that refunds need a bit longer (which I fully understand), nothing happened. I still haven´t received the refund after months and I have not received any information when/if this will happen at all, either. Any attempt to contact the company is being ignored. Neither do they answer to messages nor phone calls. Very disappointing...

5. Macon & Beaujolais Wine Tour - Full Day - Small Group Tour from Lyon

Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de la Métropole de Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France Kanpai Tourisme
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Pouilly Fuissé, Pouilly Vinzelles, Mâcon Villages, St Véran, Fleurie, Morgon, Brouilly, Moulin-a-Vent ... Welcome to Macon & Beaujolais Crus regions where some of the best Chardonnay and Gamay wines are produced! Along this wine tour in South Burgundy, visit 2 family wineries and make yours the famous French adage which says "Whites then reds won't go to your head; reds then whites and you're out for the night"!

Inclusions: Air Conditioned minibus - very confortable., English and French speaking guide., Wine tasting with about 11/12 wines tasted.

Exclusions: Food and drinks are not included., Lunch is not included but the local restaurant where we will stop suggest a menu of the day (around 20

Reviewed By RenaeMalaga

This was an excellent day trip from Lyon. Oliver was the perfect guide for this region. He was very knowledgeable & friendly. We learned so much about the grapevines & making of wine. He guided us through the scenic countryside & medieval villages providing much interesting history on the region. Very enjoyable!

6. Beaujolais Crus Wines & Castles - Morning - Small Group Tour from Lyon

Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de la Métropole de Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France Kanpai Tourisme
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Brouilly, Morgon, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Moulin-a-Vent, Juliénas, etc. Welcome to the Northern Beaujolais Region where the elite Gamay wines called "crus" are produced! Along this wine tour, as you drive through charming towns with beautiful castles, let us introduce you to some of the most renowned Beaujolais wines at a small family winery & in the magnificent cellar of a Chateau Estate:

Inclusions: High Comfort 8-seaters minibus with air-conditionning, Guiding in English and French language., Expert guide in wine and Lyon region., Wine tasting included (9/10 wines)

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Reviewed By RenaeMalaga

This was an excellent day trip from Lyon. Oliver was the perfect guide for this region. He was very knowledgeable & friendly. We learned so much about the grapevines & making of wine. He guided us through the scenic countryside & medieval villages providing much interesting history on the region. Very enjoyable!

7. Northern Rhône Valley Wine Half Day Tour from Lyon

Tourist Office of Vienne and its region, Pavillon du tourisme, Cours Marc-Antoine Brillier, 38200 Vienne, France Rhône Trip
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Do you like Syrah and Viognier grapes ? Come along with us and enjoy the intense aromatic Viognier and the fruity and silky taste of Syrah grape of the Northern Cotes du Rhone in their original terroir.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

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Reviewed By BigIslandGuyTravels

Having experienced wine tours in southern France, and other wine growing regions in other countries and having members in our family that are in the wine business. I understand the importance of selecting and having local guide that is from the region and has a passion for wine to inform you about the local variations. This is why I would recommend a private tour with this outfit.

8. Rhône Valley Terroir Private Tour with Local Cheese & Wine Tasting from Lyon

Rhône Trip
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Explore the lyonnais terroir in 4 hours. On this back roads tour you will discover the fabulous wines of the Northern Rhône Valley and another local speciality, which is worth the trip for those people who love the “food & wine“ matching : the Rigotte de Condrieu, a goat cheese with a subtle and fragrant taste! Aboard our minivan you will see authentic and beautiful landscapes.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Wine tasting, Cheese tasting, licensed/certified guide-driver, Local guide, Transport by private air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By BigIslandGuyTravels

Having experienced wine tours in southern France, and other wine growing regions in other countries and having members in our family that are in the wine business. I understand the importance of selecting and having local guide that is from the region and has a passion for wine to inform you about the local variations. This is why I would recommend a private tour with this outfit.

9. Beaujolais Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Lyon

Rhône Trip
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You will explore the most sensual vineyard in France ! Let’s go to the north of Lyon to discover a very nice hilly wine region that produces a light, fruity and gourmet wine with some character.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Restroom on board

Reviewed By BigIslandGuyTravels

Having experienced wine tours in southern France, and other wine growing regions in other countries and having members in our family that are in the wine business. I understand the importance of selecting and having local guide that is from the region and has a passion for wine to inform you about the local variations. This is why I would recommend a private tour with this outfit.

10. Oenological workshops at La Selve

D111, 07120 Grospierres, France Château de la Selve
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In the heart of the magnificent private vineyard of the Château de la Selve, we wish to make you discover in a fun way the wines of the property through 4 different themes animated by the winemaker and are team: - Tasting in a black glass: what color do I taste? - Masked bottle: what vintage? which variety? barrel or amphora breeding? For more complexity, and for the insatiable curious possibility to play with wine friends winemakers from all over France!

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Reviewed By Clive G

We were facinated and impressed by the Biodynamic method being used in wine making at this Chateau, and the results are impressive. So when we were back in the area a couple of years later, we just had to pop in for a couple of bottles of Berty!

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