Beaujolais: Private Day Tour by Vintage Land Rover with Wine & Castles
Vintage Land Rover journeys through Beaujolais vineyards castles & wine tastings
You’ll ride vintage Land Rovers across Beaujolais hillsides, tasting wine with local growers and sharing laughter over cheese in hidden cellars. Expect lunch among the vines or at a cozy restaurant, visits to medieval castles and chapels, plus stories from guides who really know their region. It’s not just about wine. It’s about feeling part of this place for a day.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Explore Beaujolais castles and vineyards
- Board vintage Land Rover
- Visit feminine Beaujolais cru village
- See medieval church and hear vow story
- Explore lesser known cru with WW1 castle
- Drink wine in old church cellar
- View popular Beaujolais cru hill
- Have lunch in vineyard (barbecue or picnic)
- Visit 12th century chapel with hidden paintings
- Tour 5th century Cluny abbey
- See eccentric castle with unique story
- Villie-Morgon 20m
- Fleurie 10m
- Domaine de la Madone Entry included 1h 30m
- Saint-Amour-Bellevue 20m
What’s included
Your day includes pickup from Lyon (or return train tickets), all transportation in a vintage Land Rover with your guide, several wine tastings with local producers (plus grape juice for non-drinkers), cold cuts and cheese handpicked by locals, water and soft drinks throughout, plus lunch either as a vineyard picnic or at a traditional restaurant before heading back to Lyon in the evening.
- Every day 09:00
Information
Feel the breeze in a vintage Land Rover through Beaujolais, taste wine with local growers, explore medieval castles, and enjoy a vineyard picnic: includes pickup from Lyon.
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The experience
I still remember how the morning started. One minute we were dodging Lyon’s traffic, then suddenly we were bouncing along these tiny Beaujolais backroads in an old Land Rover that smelled faintly of leather and dust. Our guide, Antoine, grinned at every pothole like he’d planted them himself. The air was cool but not cold, and I kept catching whiffs of wet earth mixed with something sweet: maybe wildflowers or just the promise of wine later on.
We stopped in a village where I swear there were more wine shops than people. Antoine waved at everyone like they were family. He told us stories about the ten crus of Beaujolais: honestly, I didn’t know there were so many. At one point, we ducked into this old church-turned-cellar and tasted a glass poured by Madame Fournier herself. She laughed when I tried to pronounce “Morgon” with a French accent (I definitely failed). The cheese was creamy and sharp at the same time. It stuck to my teeth in a way that made me want more bread.
Lunch ended up being a picnic right among the vines: blanket spread out, cold cuts and local cheese unwrapped by hands that knew what they were doing. There was this quiet moment where nobody talked. You could just hear bees somewhere nearby and the distant hum of another Land Rover. I didn’t expect to feel so relaxed out there. Later we wandered through a 12th-century chapel where faded paintings peeked out from under old plaster: Antoine said they’d almost lost them forever back in the ‘80s. It felt like stumbling into someone else’s memory.
The day blurred after that: castles with stories about eccentric owners, abbeys so silent you could hear your own shoes on stone floors. By the time we rattled back toward Lyon (or maybe it was just me rattling), my head was full of names I couldn’t pronounce and small moments I hope I don’t forget soon.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 121 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 45 minutes before departure.
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and French.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What kind of vehicle is used for this Beaujolais day trip?
The tour uses vintage Land Rovers for all transportation.
Are wine tastings included on this private tour?
Yes, several wine tastings with local producers are included during the day.
Is lunch provided during the Beaujolais private tour?
Yes, lunch is included: either as a picnic in the vineyards or at a local restaurant.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Please let the team know at least 2 days in advance for any dietary needs.
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Beaujolais?
The journey from Lyon takes about 35 minutes by train or around 1 hour 20 minutes driving total during the day.
Is this tour suitable for children or people with limited mobility?
The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels. Children are welcome but only served non-alcoholic drinks.
Will we visit castles and historical sites on this trip?
Yes, you’ll visit medieval castles, chapels, and even an ancient abbey built by the Cluny order.
Operated by Marrakech Insiders. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Beaujolais: Private Day Tour by Vintage Land Rover with Wine & Castles
8h · EN · FR
from € 490 per person
≈ US$ 550 in your currency
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