Rhône-Alpes Tours

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.

With its hidden “traboules” passageways, Old Lyon is a joy to wander on foot. Uncover its culinary secrets and access places only locals know on this small-group tour with a foodie guide. Dine at a typical “bouchon Lyonnais” restaurant, taste foods from brioche to pralines, and (naturally) sample plenty of local wine. Choose between morning and afternoon departures to suit your schedule.

Lyon is often referred to as “the stomach of France”—and this private tour makes it clear why. Meet your guide in front of Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse: the market is named for one of the city’s top chefs, and is a hub of delicious bites. Be sure to come hungry: you’ll enjoy cheese and wine tastings, will sample classic Lyonnaise delicacies, shop for gourmet souvenirs, and more.

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.

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).

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.

Put your snowshoes on and follow our Experience Mont Blanc guide through the mountains that she knows so well. Discover the inhabitants of the forest and all the wildlife of the Alps, our guide knows the best spots to observe them. During your hike, you may also come across wild animals such as chamois, ibexes, marmots or even mouflons... So, be attentive and keep your eyes wide open! There are many species of animals in the mountain ranges of the Alps. Each one more beautiful than the next. Equipment will be at your disposal when you will come across an animal to better admire them. Our guide will share with you his knowledge and stories about "his" region, "his" mountains and the animals that make it up. To make the experience even better, our private driver will take you to your destination in complete safety. * Reminder the mountains are not a zoo, we cannot guarantee 100% observation of the local fauna.

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.

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.

Thanks to our gastronomic tour you will have an overview of the gastronomic tradition of this beautiful city and feel like a true Lyonese walking through the streets and tasting delicious typical dishes guided by a local friend.

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.

Luxury tour abour silk, major industry in Lyon history. From the Croix-Rousse with its traboules till wokrshops in Vieux-Lyon, you will meet passionate artisans who will show you the Jacquard loom, the bombyx moths, the softness of velvet scarfs ... Many surpriiiiises between chemistry, techniques, history, fashion, zoology, with one of the last Made in France firms.

Accueilli à l'entrée du Domaine par la famille Brisson dans parcelle de vigne de plus de 100 ans. Votre guide vous expliquera tout de l’histoire de la région, du Domaine et des méthodes de culture. Après avoir fait le tour de la propriété et arrivé dans la cave, vous saurez tout des méthodes de travail et de vinifications traditionnelles du Domaine. Dans la cave d’élevage voutée du 17ème vous découvrirez le travail du viticulteur sur l’élevage des vins. Enfin dans les caves du Domaine et dans la cave d’élevage du 17ème, vous apprendrez comment le fromage et le vin s’accordent parfaitement pour sublimer chacun d’eux. Vous découvrirez des accords étonnants. Le Fromage et le vin se subliment l'un l'autre pour faire émerger de l'union de ces deux produits artisanaux des saveurs originales.

About the guides: • We are all students or graduates of the Paul Bocuse Institute and therefore obviously passionate about gastronomy! We will be very happy to share with you all our gastronomic knowledge • We speak English as well as French About the visit: • Group from 2 to 10 people • 6 to 8 gastronomic stops • Wine, cheese, charcuterie, seafood, chocolates, pastries to taste  Tips • Light breakfast to eat all tastings • Put on comfortable shoes and wide pants!

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.

Were there any lions in Lyon? Why did they build so many secret passages and what kind of troubles happened in the "traboules"? Where did the kings keep their mistresses? Why is the city center sliding down the hill throughout centuries? Join me to walk the streets that are as busy today as they were 500 years ago, see Lyon as it was at the era of Roman Empire, and hear more cool stories about this amazing city, its history, architecture and culture. The departure time and place is flexible depending on your preferences.

Health and safety commitments: The tours have been suited to meet all of your requirements and provide you with a safe tour experience. Once you are comfortably seated in the electric pedicab, begin a tour of Lyon with a local guide who is passionate about the city. Learn about the history of Lyon from Roman times to the Renaissance and discover the city from another angle, in the heart of the historic districts. Discover the old town of Lyon, "Vieux Lyon", part of the city’s historic region that is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage, where you will be introduced to the city’s unique covered walkways, known as “traboules.” On an extended 2-hour tour, visit the area of "Presqu'île", which is at the heart of the city and continue along the banks of the Rhone to enjoy a panoramic view of the hills of Fourviere and Croix-Rousse. Hear stories, historical facts, and anecdotes, as you explore some of the highlights of the city. Up to 2 adults and one child under 6 years old. 1 or 2-hour guided tour.

This Experience is provided by a private local. Enjoy this enchanting and colourful city, that used to be the centre for textile in France, with a local who will show you all of their favourite spots. Discover the best of "Lugdunum", be venturing to off-the-beaten-path tracks to see Lyon and experience it with a local! You will feel as if you've stumbled into a city from another era and getting to know more about the local culture, the local spots where people like to go for a coffee or for having dinner! You will get introduced to the city as if you just met your best friend from overseas and he would be showing you his city!

Segway tours offer a fun way to discover Annecy and this extended 2-hour tour lets you explore even further. Glide around the waterfront promenades and beautiful gardens of Annecy Lake, see the sights of the Old Town, and admire views of the Imperial Palace, then continue around the scenic canal ways and along the Thiou River.

This is the ultimate movie fan’s dream. Spend a day in a musum that showcases props, costumes, models, masks, and miniatures from over 200 films. You’ll get behind-the-scenes information on how special effects such as explosions and disasters were filmed. You won’t have to waste time waiting in lines, as your admission ticket is included. Get access to props and miniatures from famous films that you won’t see anywhere else in the world. 

Maximize your time in the vibrant Lyon with a Lyon City Card, your passport for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders of the city. Explore esteemed museums at your own pace and receive free admission to 22 of Lyon’s most popular cultural institutions. Enjoy free guided tours and river cruises; purchase souvenirs in sophisticated shops at a discount; and see free concerts and puppet shows with your indispensable card. Select from either a 1-, 2- 3-day or 4 day pass and receive a free brochure and map-guide to the city when you collect your card.

By booking with us, you will get: • Cars up to 6 passengers • 1 standard luggage per passenger - 158 cm, 62 inches (height + width + long) • Fixed price without hidden costs • Certified local professionals • 24/7 customer support ready to help Full refund guaranteed in case of cancellation 48 hours prior to start time service.

Lyon, contrary to what one thinks, is not made only of light ... I invite you to come wander in the dark legends of the city in order to meet its specters, because Lyon does not reveal itself easily to travelers .... From Vieux-Lyon to the Presqu'île, we will stroll through the dark streets in search of symbols and ancient rituals which, perhaps, still influence the inhabitants. From the evil spirits of St. George, to the lycanthropes and tough assassins of Lyon, the city drags a reputation as a demonic city. NOTE: The tour is open to children, the speech can be adapted to the type of audience. However, it is the responsibility of parents to judge the sensitivity of their children. WARNING!! This tour is offered in French, but if you wish to have it in English write to me before booking. Thanks!

It would be a crime for wine enthusiasts to leave the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France without enjoying a winery or two. Spend a full day tasting the area’s top Macon and Beaujolais reds and whites on an 8-hour tour from Lyon. Delight in 11-12 wines, including Pouilly Fuissé, Pouilly Vinzelles, and Brouilly. With maximum eight people per group, you’re guaranteed to have an intimate, authentic, and immersive experience.