Private Half Day Wine Tour from Lyon in Beaujolais
Description
Come discover the hidden gems, good wines and back roads of Beaujolais with us onboard our Vintage Land Rovers. During this exclusive experience with a passionate local insider, you’ll visit 2 wineries usually closed to the rest, each offering a unique story and exceptional wines. One stop includes a behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process, where you'll gain insight into the daily life and passion of dedicated winemakers. Additional cultural and historical stops await, tailored to your interests; like a charming chapel deeply tied to the local terroir or a privately owned medieval château open just for us. This tour is customizable to suit your preferences, so let us know what you're looking for. Then sit back, relax, and let us take you to the very best places of Northern Beaujolais!
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Itinerary
Welcome to Beaujolais, Saint Amour is the first cru (exceptional wine area) we'll be visiting.
We'll stop at the church of the village to visit it and tell you about all the things we discovered about this place. Expect to travel in time!
Moulin à Vent is known as the lord of Beaujolais wines, it was competing with Romane Conti in the late 19th century, we'll tell you the story of that. Moulin à vent means Windmill in french and guess what? There will be an authentic 15th century wind mill to be seen there!
Fleurie is known as the most feminine cru of Beaujolais, ironically, it was put on the map by a woman last century. Depending on your mood and thirst, we'll either stop at the cooperative, that also acts as a local bar, for a tasting, or we'll head uphill to our favorite viewpoint in the vineyards, we'll pull out long chairs and open a few bottles for you to taste, one of them being from the vineyard where we'll be standing.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(12)
Amelie at BI is a knowledgeable and nice person, and took us on a bumpy ride to wine tasting and the better cellar to explore local wine. Up from Macon. Very interesting and relaxing and a good quiet lunch. All my recommendations for all. I will come back for a longer tour preferably at Baune. Al my best to BI and Amelie. Thanx.
Thank you so much for your kind message! We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your ride with Amélie, from the bumpy little roads to the wine tastings, cellar visit and quiet lunch. She will be very happy to know that you appreciated her knowledge and company. It was a real pleasure to welcome you, and we would love to see you again for a longer ride next time. All our best from BI and Amélie!
We had an excellent experience with Benoit on our Insiders tour. Ben truly customized the day to our preferences and made everything feel seamless. I had mentioned that I’d love to taste a rosé, even though it’s not the primary wine of the region, and Ben went above and beyond by surprising us with two winery stops that both offered rosé tastings. Ben was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the area and its wines. Both winery visits were fantastic, and we only wished we had room to bring home even more wine. The classic Land Rover was such a fun and memorable part of the experience. We know it can’t be the easiest vehicle to drive, but it added so much charm to the day. Ben also took us to several beautiful spots beyond the tastings, kindly offered to take photos for us, and was especially helpful with translation throughout the day, which made everything much easier and more enjoyable. We were genuinely sad when the tour ended and wished we had booked a longer experience to spend more time exploring with Ben. If we return to Lyon, we would absolutely book another tour with him without hesitation. Highly recommend! That ending makes it feel especially authentic and enthusiastic.
Thank you so much for this wonderful message! We are delighted to read that your day with Benoit felt so seamless, personal and full of lovely surprises — rosé included! He will be very happy to know how much you appreciated his knowledge, kindness, translations, photo stops and all the little details that made the day special. It was a real pleasure to welcome you, and we would be thrilled to see you again for a longer ride next time. Ben and the Land Rover will be ready!
Our full-day tour of the Beaujolais wine country with Insiders Experience was absolutely exceptional from start to finish! We had asked to see local castles and learn about the region’s wines, and our guide Thomas went above and beyond to tailor the day perfectly to our wishes. We visited two magnificent castles that are also working wineries, enjoyed private tastings, and met local winemakers — including the only French conservator of ancient vine varieties. It was a fascinating and intimate way to learn about the winemakers’ craft and passion firsthand. The scenery throughout the day was breathtaking, with rolling vineyards, charming villages, and stunning panoramic views. Lunch was another highlight — a tucked-away épicerie serving delicious traditional dishes paired with a selection of organic wines. Thomas was simply fantastic: energetic, deeply knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. He made sure the experience felt personal and seamless from beginning to end. A truly memorable day that exceeded all expectations! Thank you, Thomas, for making our Beaujolais adventure so special. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wishing to discover the beauty, culture, and wines of Beaujolais.
What a lovely review, thank you so much Polina! By reading your words, I have a feeling we'll be seeing you again in the future! Until then, safe travels :)
We spent the day with our tour guide Aldric exploring the Beaujolais wine region. Aldric was very knowledgeable and kind, worrying about our every need. Our tour even included a BBQ picnic up on a hill in a vineyard. What a great day!
Thank you for choosing us and for making time to post this lovely review. We're big fans of our BBQ spot in the vineyards, glad you liked it too :) Aldric says hi btw. Safe travels!
This tour was amazing! I highly recommend. Aldric and Melanie customized the trip based on prior requests including a mix of wine tastings, touring around the area, and a honey bee experience and tasting. The wine was amazing. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the area and went out of their way to ensure we had the best time. The local honey experience was extremely unique. The picnic at the top of the vineyards far exceeded our expectations. Overall I will be recommending this tour to my friends and family!
Oh what a nice review, thank you so much! The weather was surely on our side which made the picnic pleasant indeed. Enjoy the rest of your stay in France and thank you VERY MUCH for choosing us to explore the area. A bientôt!
A wonderful trip through the country side exploring local wineries . The private tour is the best way to feel like your engaged with the locals
Thank you Kathy, you guys were really fun to have and we appreciate you for making room for Mathieu, you now have friends in beaujolais AND Normandy :) Safe travels towards the sun!
We had a wonderful day of wine tasting and fun with Alex! All the winery stops were fantastic and the vehicle made for an extra fun and unique time. Definitely one of the highlights of our entire France trip!!! :-)
Thank you for your very kind words and for choosing us to spend a day in Beaujolais wine region. Alex says that you guys were tons of fun, which made his job very easy; thanks for that too! Safe travels and enjoy the rest of your stay in France!
A great experience! A beautiful discovery! I recommend 100%!! An activity not to be missed during a visit to Lyon or Beaujolais
merci merci merci pour ce très gentil commentaire. Nous avons majoritairement une clientèle internationale et c'est toujours un plaisir d'avoir des français avec nous car cela change la perspective de la journée passée ensemble (beaujolais nouveau qui a abimé la reputation de la region etc) donc merci merci merci! bon été!
Great day! The vintage Land Rover is completely atypical. Then the conviviality with the meeting of winemakers. Magic works with lunch in the middle of the vineyards with stunning views of the valley! Thank you Aldric and Amélie, our favorite insiders for an unforgettable day. I recommend 1000%
Merci pour ce si gentil commentaire, venant de professionnels du tourisme comme vous, c'est un mot compte double les amis :) A bientôt pour de nouvelles aventures dans le Beaujolais ou le mâconnais!
Gorgeous ! Very well guided! Unique experience ! To do and redo! Both attentive to our desires and very pleasant suggestions! I recommend with my eyes closed!
Merci pour ce très gentil commentaire! On vous dit à bientôt pour de nouvelles aventures sur quatre roues!!
