11. Custom Private Walking Tour in Lyon with Local Guide
Experience both the well-known landmarks and hidden corners of Lyon on this private walking tour led by a local host. After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire so we can match you with a guide who tailors the day to your pace and interests. From secret traboules in Vieux Lyon to hillside gardens, riverside quays, and street art in Croix-Rousse, your experience will be as layered and personal as the city itself. Private, fully personalized walking tour of Lyon Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the day to your interests Wander traboules and Renaissance courtyards in Vieux Lyon Discover quiet gardens, murals, and riverfront hideaways Flexible pace guided by a local who adjusts in real time
22. Lyon Private City Highlights Tour
· 4 hoursDiscover Lyon in comfort on a private, fully personalized sightseeing ride with an English-speaking Welcome Driver. Customize your route, choose your preferred stops, and explore the city at your own pace while your friendly local driver shares insights, stories, and practical tips along the way. This flexible, door-to-door experience offers a relaxed and stress-free way to see Lyon’s top landmarks without navigating public transport or walking long distances. Begin with pickup from your accommodation and head to Fourvière Hill for panoramic views over the city. Continue through Presqu’île to admire Lyon’s elegant squares, architecture, and vibrant atmosphere, then enjoy a peaceful stop at Parc de la Tête d’Or, one of the city’s most beautiful green spaces. After exploring Lyon’s highlights, relax on your smooth return drive back to your accommodation.
33. Half Day Private Tour to the Medieval Town of Perouges
· 3.5 hoursExplore the enchanting medieval town of Perouges, just 40 minutes from Lyon. This half-day private tour takes you through a beautifully preserved village where history comes alive. Discover the fortress church and charming hostelry, guided by an expert who shares the secrets of this historic gem. Enjoy a delightful tasting of the famous galette de Perouges, enhancing your cultural experience. Ideal for small groups, this tour accommodates up to 6 participants for a personalized journey through time. - Private half-day tour to the medieval village of Perouges - Guided exploration of historical landmarks and local culture - Tasting of the renowned galette de Perouges included - Transport available from your accommodation in Lyon with a maximum of 6 participants
44. Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley
5.0· 56 reviews· 8.5 hoursA unique guided tour to meet the winemakers of the Rhone Valley North. You will be accompanied by a local guide, Justine Poncet, who knows the region well and will be able to talk to you all along the way about the history, estates, wines and secrets of the Rhone Valley. You will make stops to enjoy the magnificent views from the coasts! You will discover the Syrah and Viognier grape variety as well as Marsanne and Roussanne, the emblematic varieties of the region. You will enjoy exceptional white wines and red wines. You will discover the most prestigious wines of the Rhone Valley such as AOP Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph or Condrieu. We drive you in our luxury vehicle and everything is planned so that you just go and enjoy your day with us. The guide is here to share his knowledge, answer all your questions and accompany you to spend an unforgettable day.
55. Lyon: Private Burgundy Half Day Wine Tour by Vintage Land Rover
5.0· 29 reviews· 4 hoursTake a Vintage Land Rover tour with us from Lyon to Burgundy. The south of Bourgogne/Burgundy produces white wine, it's a region known as Mâconnais which is the border with beaujolais region. The area's first source of income is wine, it's not an industry, it's a lifestyle as there are mainly small producers who are free to create in their own style as long as they stay within limits defined by the industry. We've been coming here forever, we know the ins and outs of the area and we take pride in being the friend of a friend you'd like to have in a place you didn't know. We travel too and we hate being treated as tourists but we love being travelers. That's what we hope to do for you! The tour description above is an outline of what we can do, we usually end up adapting the content of the half day to maximize the value for money and time you put in us.
66. From Lyon: Private wine tour of Beaujolais all inclusive
5.0· 18 reviews· 7 hoursEmbark on a unique expedition around wine and gastronomy! Accompanied by a Wine Expert Guide (WET 2) who transports you, discover exceptional wineries, taste wines made in the presence of the winemaker and enjoy an incredible lunch in a bistronomic restaurant with food & wine pairing (meals included in the offer). On the program of the day: two visits / tastings in wineries and lunch in a bistronomic restaurant with panoramic views of the valley and an incredible wine list ( + 500 references)! This adventure is offered to anyone who wants to discover beautiful landscapes, taste wines recognized in confidential wineries and sometimes closed to the public and enjoy a lunch made from local products and accompanied by wine. I would be pleased to share with you all my knowledge and my favorites on this unique day.
77. Private Half Day Wine Tour from Lyon in Beaujolais
5.0· 12 reviews· 4 hoursCome discover the hidden gems, good wines and back roads of Beaujolais with us onboard our Vintage Land Rovers. During this exclusive experience with a passionate local insider, you’ll visit 2 wineries usually closed to the rest, each offering a unique story and exceptional wines. One stop includes a behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process, where you'll gain insight into the daily life and passion of dedicated winemakers. Additional cultural and historical stops await, tailored to your interests; like a charming chapel deeply tied to the local terroir or a privately owned medieval château open just for us. This tour is customizable to suit your preferences, so let us know what you're looking for. Then sit back, relax, and let us take you to the very best places of Northern Beaujolais!
88. Unique Tours Lyon: Private Walking Tour of the Traboules
5.0· 5 reviewsA truly private tour : This experience is 100% private: only you and your group — no strangers, no fixed routes, no imposed pace. Access to non-public traboules : Explore historic traboules that are normally closed to the general public, in Vieux Lyon and Croix-Rousse, thanks to a licensed and authorized local guide. Living history, not tourist storytelling : Discover the key role of the silk workers (Canuts) and the French Resistance during World War II, through the secret passageways that shaped Lyon’s history. A flexible itinerary, tailored to you : The walk adapts to your interests: architecture, medieval history, local life, or UNESCO World Heritage. Led by a local expert : Your tour is guided by a licensed professional guide, specialized in private and cultural tours in Lyon. Carefully selected traboules : With over 500 traboules across the city, this tour focuses on the most meaningful and historically rich ones — many outside conventional tourist routes
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9. Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover
5.0· 86 reviews· 8 hoursBoard our vintage Land Rovers and let's head into the back roads of Beaujolais. We'll take you through the best of what Beaujolais has to offer: private medieval castles, wineries, local craftsmen, local producers (honey, cheese, cold cuts, truffles, etc.). Beaujolais has 10 crus (top wines); we can cover most of them in that full day. Lunch will either be in a local restaurant or on a picnic we'll set up in the vineyards. We focus on what we love, which is usually food, wine, anecdotes, history, architecture, and landscapes. We'll stop in a vineyard to open a few bottles of wine and taste local cold cuts and cheese with a gorgeous view of the region. All our rides are private and tailor-made, so we'll happily adjust the above to your centers of interest. So kick back, relax, and let us drive you to the best secret spots in Beaujolais! Note that we offer a premium pick-up in Lyon option or alternatively we provide courtesy return train tickets from Lyon, ride duration 35 mins.
1010. Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley
5.0· 216 reviews· 4.3 hoursA unique guided tour to meet the wines and winemakers of the Rhone Valley North. I am Justine PONCET, founder of SUR LES SENTIERS DE L'OENOTOURISME. I am your local Guide, who knows the region well and will know all along the way how to tell you about the history, estates, wines and secrets of the Rhone Valley. You will make stops to enjoy the magnificent views from the coasts! You will discover the Syrah and Viognier grape variety as well as Marsanne and Roussanne. You will enjoy exceptional white wines and red wines. You will discover the most prestigious wines of the Rhone Valley such as AOP Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage or Condrieu. I drive you in my luxury vehicle and everything is planned so that you just go to enjoy your half day with us. I am here to share my knowledge, answer all your questions and accompany you so that you spend an unforgettable half day.
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