Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover
Description
Board 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.
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Itinerary
The most feminine cru of Beaujolais region, a quaint village with more wine shops than you can imagine.
The most romantic stop of our day out, we'll see a medieval church and tell you why Japanese people come here to renew their vows
A lesser known cru of Beaujolais with a castle that has a fantastic World War 1 anecdote.
A popular cru of Beaujolais, we'll stop in an old church urned into a wine cellar where we'll have a drink with local wine growers
Famour for its hill and for hosting the Tour de France on a regular basis, we'll take a look at this cru which is the most popular of Beaujolais region
Weather allowing we'll have lunch in the middle of the vine, expect a barbecue or a picnic (to be discussed)
We'll stop to visit a 12th century chapel that was saved from destruction in the 80's when paintings were found on its wall behind plaster coverage.
A 5th century abbey built by the Cluny order which had a massive influence over Europe. Beautifully preserved, there's a good chance we'll have the place to ourselves!
A castle built by an eccentric owner and with quite the story
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under the age of 18 will only be served non-alcoholic beverages
- There should be approximately 1h20 of driving
- Not recommended for people who don't like being driven around in a vintage car
Reviews(87)
How do I express the joy and happiness that Amélie and this day brought to our trip. She was amazing, she knew so much about the region, the wine and the terroir. I would book this again in a heartbeat and if I had more time, I would have booked longer with Amélie. It was like spending the day with my best friend, and enjoying food, wine, knowledge and the amazing company. I cannot explain how amazing and thoughtful she was in how she planned our adventure and took us to places we would have never found on our own. Merci beaucoup Amélie.
Thank you so much for these beautiful words! We are truly delighted to read how much joy this day with Amélie brought to your trip. She will be deeply touched to know that her passion made you feel like you were spending the day with a best friend. It was a real pleasure to share this adventure with you, and we would be thrilled to welcome you again for a longer ride next time. Merci beaucoup!
It was great! Álex was an excellent guide and person. We learned a lot and we had so much fun. The different types of wine we tasted were amazing. Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you Victor for choosing us and for taking a moment to post this very nice review. Alex is a great insider and it's a pleasure to read that he delivered to the level of your expectations. We hope you'll be back for more. Until then, safe travels and à bientôt!
Great tour both fun, authentic and adventurous 🤪. The choice of areas was top and varied. My insider , super friendly , taught me full of small historical, ampelographic, geological, gastronomic and bachic anecdotes 🍇🤪
Merci Greg pour ce gentil mot, on se dit RDV très bientôt pour de nouvelles aventures dans le Beaujolais et le Mâconnais alors :)
We absolutely loved our day with Elodie: everything was perfect, from the storytelling to the restaurants, but most of the meetings with the winemakers. The region is beautiful, and we highly recommend this tour.
Oh what a lovely review, thank you so much! Elodie is a rock star in the making and it's a pleasure to read that she delivered to the level of your expectations. Safe travels :)
A visit to Beaujolais like I had never experienced before! I know this region well, but I managed to be surprised thanks to the anecdotes and historical information told with passion by our insider Aldric! I did not see the day pass, as the diversity of places and types of visits was rich. A real immersion in this region which is definitely full of treasures to discover! Being aboard this original vehicle adds a touch of super cool fun! I recommend ++
Merci Elodie pour ce si gentil message, quelque chose me fait dire que nous allons nous revoir en 2026! :)
Alex our guide crafted a tour that checked all the boxes. We had a lovely time exploring and very enjoyable lunch and wine tastings.
Merci for choosing us and for making time to post a review, those mean the world to us as they tell us we're doing it right. Safe travels & à bientôt!
Our experience with the reservation to the overall experience on the tour, including all communications was 5 out of 5+ stars! We shared with our insider, Amelie, what we had hoped to see, eat, and experience. As well as informed her of our favorite Beaujolais - Chénas. Amelie used her resources and secured us an exceptional experience at one of the very private vineyards there. The private lunch was very special and TASTY!! The weather, albeit rainy at times, made the fall colors come alive! We LOVE Beaujolais, and would enjoy spending more time taking in all that this region offers!
aaawww you guys are too kind thank you so much! We hope you'll be back for more as we have 10 vintages (crus) in the area and we'd love to take you to each one of them!
A beautiful discovery of the Beaujolais cellars with Insider and also beautiful testimonies of passionate winemakers Thank you to Thomas and Melanie
Merci infiniment pour ces mots qui font chaud au cœur Franck! 🍇 On est ravis que cette ride dans le Beaujolais vous ait permis de rencontrer ces vignerons passionnés — ce sont eux qui donnent toute son âme à la région. Thomas et Mélanie seront touchés de savoir qu’ils ont contribué à rendre votre découverte aussi belle. Revenir partager un verre (ou deux !) avec eux sera toujours un plaisir. 🍷✨ À bientôt pour de nouvelles aventures entre vignes, collines et belles rencontres afin de mériter un 5/5 cette fois!
Amelie was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with. Her wine knowledge was very impressive. She also made the whole day super fun and interesting which kept us engaged and learning the whole time. As we went throughout the day and visited the wineries plus a fun stop at a local cheese farm, it was clear she was very knowledgeable about the area and the community. We loved slowing down in the middle of the day for the picnic lunch. We went to four different wineries during the day - all of them were great and very different so got an excellent variety of wines from the area. The final winery that we were supposed to visit ended up being closed but she was quickly able to pivot and find us another option. This stop ended up being one of the most fun ones of the day as we all got to experience new wines together! 10/10 tour and would do again!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Amélie will be over the moon to read your kind words. Her mix of deep wine knowledge and joyful energy truly brings the Beaujolais to life. We’re delighted you enjoyed the balance of learning, fun, and those slower moments — picnic included! And turning a closed winery into a new favorite stop... that’s exactly the spirit of an Insider ride. We hope to welcome you back soon for another day of discovery and good vibes in our hills
This was one of the most unique experiences I’ve ever had. Amélie was an excellent and super fun guide for the day! We stopped at 4 different wine stops - all giving us unique experiences such as tasting wines out of the tanks with the wine makers to a local wine festival stop for lunch (thanks to lucky timing and Amélie notifing us it was an option for lunch). Icing on the cake was the vintage Land Rover as our means of getting around - took driving through the vines to a whole new level! Pierre was a great and professional driver who got us too and from Beaujolais safely as well! Highly recommend the tour!
What a review... thank you! Amélie will be so happy to know how much you enjoyed the day with her. Her mix of fun energy, local knowledge, and a bit of lucky timing always seems to create those unforgettable moments — like joining a local wine festival for lunch! And yes, the vintage Land Rover definitely adds its own charm — there’s no better way to roll through the vines. Pierre will be thrilled to hear your kind words too! We’re so glad this ride left such a mark, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime for another Beaujolais adventure
