Rhône-Alpes Tours

It’s not just the skiing and climbing that makes Chamonix a world-class adventure destination: the area is famous for paragliding, too. Take to the air in perfect safety from 3,900 feet (2,100 meters) on a tandem flight with an instructor. Savor spectacular views of the Alps as your pilot manipulates the wing to ride the air currents from Plan Praz or Plan de l’Aiguille (cable-car ticket not included).

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.

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.

Visit Pérouges—one of the ‘most beautiful villages in France’—and the alpine town of Annecy on this private full-day tour from Lyon. Admire the medieval monuments and tuck into a traditional breakfast in Pérouges, then enjoy a walking tour of historic Annecy or an optional cruise around Lake Annecy.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Set out with your own private guide to discover Lyon, and get a more intimate look at the second largest city in France. Exploring at a pace that suits your personal group best, you’ll check out Lyon’s Renaissance architecture, landmarks, and the famous “traboules” passageways in the old town streets—all while learning about key events through Lyon’s history.

Experience beaujolais on this half day wine tasting tour, where you’ll pass through villages that have produced wonderful wines, like Morgon, Julienas, and Fleurie. Your driver guide will tell you all about the region’s wines and their production. You’ll also meet a winemaker at his property and have the opportunity to taste 17 different wines. Your driver will take you everywhere so you don't need to worry about logistics.

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.

I offer you a day as I will share it with friends connoisseurs of wine and gastronomy. It is preferable that we discuss beforehand in order to plan the best possible day according to your desires. I offer tailor-made wine stays and the differentiating element is that I invite you to meet winegrowers whose doors are usually closed. You will thus not carry out a classic wine tourism offer but rather a day of tasting of niche wines during which you will be able to taste, for example, old vintages that cannot be found on the market in the company of the winegrowers who vinified the wines. Knowing that the winegrowers you will meet have viticulture and winemaking as their profession, I will be your interlocutor to offer a perfect translation of the terms of the wines and thus be able to offer you all the keys to understanding the wines and the Beaujolais vineyards. I also take care of reserving you a table for lunch in a Michelin-starred restaurant. FYI, I graduated from WSET3.

Savor the delicious cheeses and fine wines of the French Alps with this private tasting tour in the alpine city of Annecy. Learn about regional specialties from an expert sommelier and "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" cheese specialist, sip a selection of local wines, and tuck into tasty cheeses, including Chevrotin, Beaufort d’Alpages, and the Tome des Bauges.

The Aiguille du Midi is the highest point in the Mont Blanc massif—Western Europe’s tallest mountain—that can be reached by cable car. With this tour, enjoy magnificent panoramic views over the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps as you ride the two-part cable car to a height of 9,843 feet (3,842 meters). At the top, marvel at the 360° views and perhaps dare to ‘Step into the Void’—an all-glass box suspended over the mountain peaks.

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.

Spend half a day exploring Pérouges, one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages. Enter the town through the Porte d'en Haut gate and check out its 15th and 16th century homes, the Place des Tilleuls, and stunning views that reach across the Ain Valley all the way to the Alps. Enjoy a “galette,” the regional specialty, with a glass of cider before your tour concludes.

Explore Annecy like a local, with a local, on this two-hour walking tour. Your private guide will take you to some of the city's prettiest spots, including Lake Annecy and the lakefront Jardins de l'Europe, the historic Old Town, and the art and history museum inside the medieval Palais de l'Ile.

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.

Travelers with limited time in Lyon often face a tough decision—go sightseeing, experience the famous cuisine, or learn about the city's silk production. With this guided, private half-day tour, you can do all this and more. Wander the cobblestoned streets of Old Lyon, see the city's historic passageways—known as traboules—savor the local cuisine, and wrap up your tour with a stop to learn about traditional silk making. All in just a few hours.

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, 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.

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.