About this tour
Explore Lyon's Renaissance heart via its secret traboules—narrow passageways threading through Old Town—before settling into a private wine room for five regional tastings. Your guide unpacks the local vineyard story whilst pairing each pour with cheese and cured meats, revealing how Lyon's gastronomic tradition connects field to glass. Three hours of architecture, wine knowledge, and genuine local flavour in a compact group setting.
Highlights
- Navigate hidden traboules through Renaissance Old Town
- Five regional wines tasted in intimate private room
- Expert pairing with local cheese and charcuterie
- English or French-speaking guide included
- Small group capped at ten people
What to expect
Your guide meets you in Old Town and leads you through several traboules—the narrow, covered passageways that locals have used for centuries. You'll spot Renaissance facades and hear stories about Lyon's silk-weaving past as you wind through these architectural shortcuts. Once you reach the wine-tasting room, expect a methodical walkthrough of five wines from Lyon's surrounding regions. Each pour comes with tailored cheese and charcuterie selections designed to show how food and wine interact. Your guide explains vineyard practices, terroir differences, and regional styles without heavy jargon.
Good to know
The wine room requires climbing 14 steps with no lift access. Not suitable for pregnant travellers, those with cardiovascular concerns, walking difficulties, or wheelchair users. Minimum age 18 for wine tasting. Public transport options nearby. Gratuities not included.
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