Lyon Tours

Part of the Rhône Valley wine region, Côtes du Rhône produces some of the most renowned wines in France, most notably its full-bodied reds. On this tour, enjoy an intimate tasting experience at two wineries in the Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie appellations, meet the winemakers, and sample a variety of Côtes du Rhône wines.

The perfect introduction to France’s history-filled city, this hop-on hop-off tour of Lyon makes stops at several attractions. Enrich your visit with audio commentary in multiple languages as you listen to anecdotes about the city, its people, and its heritage. Your pass is valid for the whole day, so you can get down—and back on—as many times as you’d like.

Meet and talk with local artisans as you sample their cuisine on this afternoon food tour that offers access to people and places only locals know. Savor more than 10 local specialties over four separate stops as you stroll among the murals and alleyways of Old Town, Lyon’s UNESCO district. On the menu: wine, beer, cheese, cold cuts, brioche, chocolate and ice cream.

Set out on a half-day adventure and discover the vintages of Beaujolais. Make your way through the vineyards. Pass through the villages which have lent their names to many great wines : Fleurie, Morgon, Juliénas The northern region of Beaujolais is famous for its vintages. Wind your way around the hills with our driver-guide and wine lover, who will introduce you to a rich and varied wine-making region. This complete programme is designed especially for those who want to discover wine and learn about oenology. the guided tour of the oenosensorial circuit of Château Pizay then a meeting with a wine-maker at his estate will offer you the chance to taste 17 different wines. By associating taste and visual perception, this circuit allows you to discover the vintages of Beaujolais in all their dimensions. This wine itinerary is the perfect programme for discovering and tasting Beaujolais wines in all their diversity. A complete experience for intense emotions!

Discover Lyon’s highlights, and wend your way past major landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage sites alike, on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in the afternoon at the Bartholdi Fountain, and set off on foot. Over the course of several hours, you’ll learn all about the city’s history and gourmet traditions, will stroll through Vieux Lyon (its Old Town), will travel by funicular up Fourvière Hill, and more.

Experience some of what makes France so famous for its food in this private tour of The Halles of Lyon - Paul Bocuse a historic covered market in one of the world’s food capitals. Meet local producers and learn inside secrets from your guide. Taste everything from pralines and macaroons, to locally made cheeses, dumplings, cured meats, and of course wine. This tour is ideal for visitors with a passion for food, who want to taste the flavors of Lyon.

On this half-day, wine-lovers tour from Lyon, you’ll follow the trail of Syrah and Viognier grapes through France’s northern Rhône wine region. Travel in a luxury, WIFI-equipped minibus to the celebrated wines’ original terroir. Visit the wine cellar of a scenic local estate in the Rhône Valley, stroll through panoramic vineyards in the village of Ampuis, and visit an exclusive winery in the Condrieu.

You will learn all about the Art de Vivre à la Lyonnaise, and you will be tasting local specialities in a friendly atmosphere. You will be offered the best and most authentic local sweets and pastries, a selection of cheeses, as well as a traditional Lyonnais hot dish, associated with tastings of white and red wines from the region. Tasty and generous, you will not only experience a Food Tour but an incredible and memorable culinary adventure.

A visit to a restaurant isn't enough to realize Lyon's reputation as the food capital of France; the real beauty of the cuisine is rooted in the surrounding countryside, and that's where this tour takes you. With a local guide, you'll visit the artisanal food producers of the Rhone Valley to discover their wine, cheese, and chocolate. Even better: The experience is private so the itinerary is tailored to you.

Explore the atmospheric Old Town of Lyon like a local with your foodie guide and a small group of budding gastronomes. Visit five different restaurants, bakeries, and artisan shops around Lyon, and indulge in Lyonnaise specialties such as Pike quenelle (dumplings) with rice, Cervelle des Canuts (cheese dip), and pink praline brioche, accompanied by regional wines.

Tour and taste your way around Lyon on this half-day Old Town food tour. Save hours researching where to find the best local food, and instead, have insider knowledge from your guide. Meet local producers, and learn about Lyon’s wonderful gastronomy scene. You won’t have to worry about translation problems—your guide translates for you, as you enjoy several tastings throughout the day.

Take in the sights of Lyon with an electric bike tour, an easy way to get around, while you sample some of what makes this the culinary capital of France. After stops in Lyon's UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Place des Terreaux and La Croix-Rousse, riding along the picturesque Rhône River, pause at a restaurant to taste regional specialties like locally-made cheeses and cured meats. Upgrade to the 4-hour tour to include a stop at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière where you'll get wonderful views over Lyon. Tour group size is limited to 10 for more personalized attention from your guide.

The Rhône Valley is one of France’s most renowned wine regions and opting for a private tasting tour means you’ll enjoy a more personalized experience. On this full-day tour from Lyon, enjoy wine tasting at local wineries in Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph, and Condrieu, and sample a variety of regional wines including Syrah and Viognier.

Take off from Lyon, and make your way to the beautiful southern area of the wine-producing Beaujolais region. First, journey into the heart of a vineyard, and taste three wines and a pastry. Then, pass by the 12th-century village, Omingt, to see its medieval monuments, and end your tour at a winemaker’s estate with some more tastings on the agenda.

Meet a Lyon local for a private walking tour that’s like having a friend—rather than a professional guide—to show you around the city. It’s a new concept in travel, and everything from the pre-tour phone consultation to the walking tour itself is completely tailored to you. Whether you’re exploring neighborhood life or looking for Lyon’s most authentic flavors, it’s a personalized alternative to an off-the-shelf itinerary.

Travelers that want to avoid a crowded tour bus—but see more than with a typical walking tour—shouldn't miss this comfortable, pedicab tour in Lyon. As you cruise through the heart of the city, see top attractions, from bustling Place Bellecour to the historic Theatre des Celestins and Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste. Along the way, learn about Lyon's history from your guide, and see some of the city's ancient hillside passageways, called traboules.

Arrive in Lyon in style and comfort in a business car (Mercedes E Benz or similar). Take the stress out of airport transits: your bilingual chauffeur will be waiting to meet you at the pick up point outside Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport and help with your luggage. Bottled water is included in the vehicle.

Called the french Tuscany, the south of the Beaujolais is warm with its golden stone which shines in the sun. This limestone, full of iron oxide reflects light in the heart of the green vineyards. Come and taste a voluptuous and fruity wine !

The “Pierres Dorées” (Golden Stones) region of Beaujolais is renowned for its picturesque medieval villages and fine wines. With this tour, discover the atmospheric villages of Bagnols, Oingt, and Châtillon d'Azergues, built with characteristic golden stone. Along the way, visit two wineries and sample up to eight different varietals, including red and sparkling Beaujolais wines.

Glide around Lyon’s UNESCO-listed historic center on an easy-to-use electric bike with this 2-hour guided bike tour. Cruise along the banks of the Rhône and Saône rivers, pedal around the lush Tête D’Or Park and zip through the dazzling Croix Rousse tunnel, with its unique sound and light show. Stop along the way to admire landmarks like Lyon Cathedral, stroll around bustling Bellecour square and discover little known monuments and local haunts.

Give Beaujolais wine the attention it deserves on a tour with a private wine-expert guide. You'll meet the region's talented winemakers and, of course, taste the wine for yourself. The itinerary takes in two unique wine cellars: one managed only by women for several decades, and another boutique winery run by a local family. A short helicopter ride is an added perk.

It's time for you to dive into what a Frenchman calls "a royal table". You will discover exceptional French products and in particular from the Rhone Valley of which Lyon is the capital. Namely 6 wines, including 2 white wines from biodynamic farming, 2 red wines with a big difference in vintage that you will have to find blind as well as 2 wines including 1 sparkling wine for dessert. In order to pair these great wines, cheeses from the best farms in Auvergne, delicatessen from renowned butchers as well as confectionery from the most beautiful factories will be served. As a passionate wine lover and a well-informed gastronome, I will give you all the keys and codes of the tasting as well as historical explanations about the tasted dishes.

Lyon’s old quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is bursting with history. On your private walking tour, explore the traboules (covered passageways which were used by silk weavers and merchants to transport fabrics), the quaint cobbled streets, and visit the Museum of Puppetry. This tour can be tailored to your interests, so if you’ve a passion for say gastronomy, let your guide know. Note that the museum entrance fee is not included.

During this trip, you will visit two wonderful wine domains and I meet the local wine makers in person. These are protected places of designation of origin Coteaux du Lyonnais, where you will learn the production wine process and how to taste it like a professional sommelier. We will go for a walk in the wine estates, so you can touch the grapes and admire the incredible landscape of the region.