Taste Wine in Lyon: Burgundy, Beaujolais, Rhône, and more
Overview
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2 hours
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Led by Lyon’s Wine Experts—No Driving Required
Skip the long drives and join our team of English-speaking sommeliers for a deep dive into the wines of Beaujolais, Burgundy, and the Northern Rhône—right here in central Lyon.
We’ve handpicked five exceptional wines to showcase the region’s diversity, paired with insider knowledge, food pairings, and stories you won’t find on a standard winery tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sip Your Way Through all of Lyon’s Wine Regions Discover the essence of Lyon's wine culture in our signature Wines of Lyon tasting experience. Located between Beaujolais, Burgundy, and the Northern Rhône, Lyon is France’s undisputed wine capital—and the perfect place to taste it all. Enjoy 5 sustainable, locally sourced wines, each selected for its character, terroir, and story. Guided by our expert, English-speaking sommeliers, you'll learn about regional grapes, vineyards, and winemaking traditions in a relaxed, engaging setting. Hosted in a beautifully restored 1800s silk loft, our tastings blend historic charm with modern comfort (including AC). With a maximum of 10 guests, it’s intimate, social, and tailored to wine lovers of all levels. Whether you're a curious beginner or seasoned sipper, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for French wine and Lyon’s unique role in it. Join us for a delicious, unforgettable journey—book your tasting today! Tastings are at 12pm or 4pm. Coming at lunch time? Don't worry, there is plenty of food!
Sample Menu
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5 Glasses of Wine
We always start with Crémant de Bourgogne before discovering Beaujolais, Burgundy, and the Northern Rhône. We'll throw in a wild card too!
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Cheese & Charcuterie Board
Local cheese & cold cuts with artisan bread. Please reach out at least 24 hours in advance if you have dietary restrictions.
What‘s Included
Wine
Tastings include local cheese, charcuterie, and baguette.
Options
Wines of Lyon: Burgundy, Rhône, and Beaujolais
Wine & Food: Includes 5 wines, bread, cheese, and meat. Please tell us if you have food restrictions so we can prepare ahead of time.
Reviews
213 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Friendly wine experience; high priced!!
Jshrink17,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our wine specialist was friendly, warm and knowledgeable about wine & the tastings we did. She taught us three important ways to experience & evaluate wine. She made it fun to experience the wines. The cheeses she provided were a good compliment to the wine tastes. I was a bit disappointed in the few offerings with the wine as opposed to what was pictured for the tour.. There were no nuts or fruits , only a few olives. We found these offerings did not meet expectations for the cost we paid for the tasting.
Highly recommended. Your wine tasting will improve enormously.
painless1,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Madeleine is a great communicator. She knows her wine and is skilled at making the task of wine- tasting quite entertaining and yet structured. We learnt how to look, smell and taste wine in a sequence and it greatly enhanced the wine appreciation. The wines were from different regions around Lyon. And yet we could catch a bus right to her doorstep in Lyon and not have to travel far. Also her chosen wines were quality and representative of many regions. And she knows her stuff. Really enjoyed it and highly recommend it to others.
Great insight to French wines.
Rocco V,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great wine tasting experience with Julia, she was so informative about the specific wines and wine regions of France, we had a lot of fun and would highly recommend this tour.
Friendly, casual atmosphere sipping variety of regional wines
Gerard T,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00When looking for the address, look for a large ornate dark wooden door that has a 19 over it ( the 12 is faded out and looks more like 19). Was tricky to figure out because then you walk up dark staircase to second floor, and knock on door that says C. Connor. That’s where the host opens the door to a cool loft apartment that was once used for silk weaving. Nice presentation Sitting around a coffee table learning about and sipping tasty sparkling wine. Then we sat at a long table set up with various wines and light cheese board and rosette sausage provided! Good representation of 4 regional wine ( 2 whites, 2 reds) to try. A lot of info provided and recommendations given upon request while visiting other places around Lyon. We had a very curious and conversational group. A well spent 2.5 hours.
Quality and Intimate
Jack C,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We have Madeline (I’m horrible with names) and she was 10/10. Knowledgeable, funny and was able to answer every question. 90% of the tasting is the instructor with the last 10% being the people who are also in the class and maybe we lucked out but it was a great time, full of laughs and was worth it. Food was phenomenal, great snacks and the wine was delicious. Not snobby at all and lots of learning about French wines. Would recommend to anyone who has the time!
We rode e-bikes...
Joy H,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We rode e-bikes throughput the Lyon! Wonderful bike path and felt we got to see and learn a lot about the city. Thanks Cecile for a wonderful day
Convivial wine tasting experience!
James H,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sitting in an apartment with a small group of people from around the world made the wine tasting a very convivial experience. The Host was knowledgeable and helped bring the wines to life. All round, a great experience.
Taste wines without leaving the city!
Deidre A,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Learned a lot abt the regional wines- but not overwhelming- just the right amount of information. Our preference would have been to visit a couple of vineyards, but not an option as it was over the holidays and unavailable. We were so happy we did it this way. Took less time, understand better how to choose a French wine I like, and found a new wine we love. (Got complimented on ordering it last night!) The space is very comfortable and welcoming. Our guide was very friendly & knowledgeable. A GREAT experience. Look no further, just book it!
Informative & Fun wine tasting
X1288FCjulier,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an outstanding experience. We learned so much. Ghjulia was great- she was very informative. She answered questions, gave recommendations. We learned about the wines, and also the cheeses and the charcuterie. We highly recommend Lyon Wine Tasting.
Wine tasting in Lyon
George M,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our sommelier Julia was delightful and full of vino knowledge. We could not ask for a better wine tasting expert who was engaging, inquisitive and personable. The setting is a quaint living room vibe with comfortable seating. We thoroughly enjoyed the Cremant De Bourgogne sparkling wine - that is a go to from now on. We tasted white and red wines allowing us to explore several appellations and the differences between the whites and reds. Overall a great learning experience of Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais and Lorie Valley regions. The French produce excellent wines--understanding the wine labels is another matter.
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