Top 10 Half-day Tours in Rhône-Alpes

Destination: Lyon.
Come and descend the slopes of the Croix-Rousse hill with your professional vegan guide who will help you discover her neighbourhood and its fine locations! Choose the one and only Vegan Food Tour in Lyon, an atypical but delightful way to visit the capital city of gastronomy.
Known For: Lyon Food & Drink, Lyon Half-day Tours, Lyon Street Food Tours , Lyon Culinary Tours, Lyon Excellent Quality, Lyon Private Sightseeing Tours, Lyon Walking Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Lyon.
From the basilica Notre Dame de Fourviere to the Roman monuments, discover the ancient Capital of Gaul. Walk down the hill with your private guide from Lyon Private Tours to explore the old town, a Renaissance district where the traboules, the secret passageways of the city, are opening up before us. Fourviere is the historical hill of Lyon, where everything started. From the Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica to the Roman monuments, discover the ancient capital of Gaul with your guide. Under the Roman stones are hidden so many fascinating stories. Then we’ll climb down the hill to discover the old town, Le Vieux-Lyon, the Renaissance district and the traboules, the secret passageways cutting through the buildings and the courtyards.
Known For: Lyon Cultural Tours, Lyon Historical Tours, Lyon Ports of Call Tours, Lyon Shore Excursions, Lyon Walking Tours, Lyon Private Sightseeing Tours, Lyon Half-day Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Lyon.
Luxury tour abour silk, major industry in Lyon history for 400 years. 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.
Known For: Lyon Half-day Tours, Lyon Private Sightseeing Tours, Lyon Walking Tours, Lyon Historical Tours, Lyon Art Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Lyon.
Welcome to the Northern Rhone Valley, homeland ofthe legendary Syrah & Viognier grapes.  Only 25 min south of Lyon, discover one of the oldest and steepest vineyards in the France with terraces walls built under Roman times! Stop at two family wineries and wine-taste Cote Rotie, Condrieu & St Joseph appellations considered among the best Cotes du Rhone wines.
Known For: Lyon Spring Break, Lyon Food & Drink, Lyon Wine Tastings, Lyon Small Group, Lyon Half-day Tours, Lyon Bus Tours, Lyon Wine Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours and a half.

Destination: Lyon.
Explore Lyon's profound World War II narrative, where every street and square whispers stories of courage and resistance. The city stands as a living monument to human dignity, transforming historical trauma into a powerful testament of hope. From the secret stairways of Cour des Voraces to the silent tributes like Le Veilleur de Pierre, Lyon reveals layers of heroism hidden within its urban landscape. Walk Rue Victor-Hugo and Place Bellecour, where ordinary citizens became extraordinary resistance fighters. Visit the CHRD Lyon to delve into the raw, unfiltered stories of those who defied Nazi occupation. Saint-Nizier Church and Hôtel de Ville bear witness to Lyon's unbreakable spirit, while murals and historic sites transform urban spaces into powerful historical narratives. Each location is a chapter in a remarkable story of human resilience where art, heritage, and imagination intersect to honor those who fought for freedom against overwhelming odds.
Known For: Lyon Historical Tours, Lyon Audio Guides, Lyon Walking Tours, Lyon Half-day Tours, Lyon Cultural Tours, Lyon Private Sightseeing Tours.

Destination: Lyon.
Welcome to the Northern Cotes du Rhone french wine region, homeland of the legendary Syrah (Shiraz) & Viognier grapes varietals! After a 25 min transfer by minivan, discover along this private half day wine tour from Lyon, one of the oldest and steepest vineyards in the France starting under Roman times! After a stop in Vienne City, do some wine-tasting at two family wineries and enjoy Cote Rotie, Condrieu & St Joseph wines considered among the most prestigious Cotes du Rhone names.
Known For: Lyon Historical Tours, Lyon Half-day Tours, Lyon Wine Tastings, Lyon Ports of Call Tours, Lyon Bus Tours, Lyon Shore Excursions, Lyon Wine Tours, Lyon Food & Drink, Lyon Spring Break, Lyon Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours and a half.

Destination: Lyon.
Located south of Lyon, along the river, the Rhône Valley offers breathtaking landscapes where vineyards dive into the river. This wine tour will introduce you to one of France’s oldest vineyards, Côte-Rôtie, known for its steep, sun-drenched hills and world-renowned wines. On this half-day tour, you’ll explore the Côte-Rôtie vineyards, some of the steepest in Europe. Learn about 2000 years of winemaking history and the unique terroir that makes this region special. Enjoy a tasting of 6 wines, highlighting the area’s Syrah and Viognier varieties. Then, visit a family-run winery where the winemaker will share his ancestral craft and the secrets of maintaining these ancient terraced vineyards. Enjoy more tastings and discover the aromatic richness of Côte-Rôtie wines.
Known For: Lyon Food & Drink, Lyon Bus Tours, Lyon Wine Tours, Lyon Half-day Tours, Lyon Wine Tastings, Lyon Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Lyon.
Explore at your own pace with a fully private guided tour. Start your tour at the lively Saint Antoine marketplace, bustling with locals and tourists shopping for fresh regional specialties. Then, visit the gothic Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste to admire its stained glass windows. Wander through Les traboules du Vieux Lyon, secret passageways once used by silk merchants. Cross the Pont Lafayette for panoramic views of Lyon and the Rhône river. Conclude at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned food hall named after the famous chef, offering an array of local delicacies like sausages, seafood, and pastries. Here, indulge in tastings or pick up gourmet souvenirs. Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
Known For: Lyon Food & Drink, Lyon Walking Tours, Lyon Culinary Tours, Lyon Half-day Tours, Lyon Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Lyon.
Our circuit includes the most beautiful viewpoints of Lyon, you will discover the main monuments and historical places of the city.
Known For: Lyon Bus Tours, Lyon City Tours, Lyon Car Tours, Lyon Half-day Tours, Lyon Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Lyon.
Experience the nightlife of Lyon with friendly English-speaking guides. Join our pub crawl in the capital of lights for a night you'll never forget. Get to know people from around the world and dance the night out. During our bar crawl, you will visit a couple of bars in Lyon city center, each unique in their style. We will help you meet plenty of new people through a variety of super fun drinking games; flip cup, beer pong and more! Please note that this product is not a private tour. This means you'll hang out with different people gathered together from 4 corners of the globe in search of a fun and entertaining experience. You'll surely enjoy our drink specials, and will get 1 free shot if you buy 1 drink except for 1 bar where the shot costs 2,5 Euros. This offer applies once at each bar.
Known For: Lyon Nightlife, Lyon Night Tours, Lyon Spring Break, Lyon Weddings & Celebrations, Lyon Likely To Sell Out, Lyon Walking Tours, Lyon Likely to Sell Out, Lyon Half-day Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours.