Beaujolais Wine Tour from Lyon: 2 Wineries & Vintage Rovers

Taste wine straight from the vineyard where it grows, standing in the rows

A private half-day wine tour from Lyon takes you into Northern Beaujolais aboard a Vintage Land Rover with a local guide, visiting two wineries usually closed to the public and stopping at a 15th-century windmill, a village chapel and a medieval château. You'll taste wines at each stop, including one poured in the vineyard itself, and learn the stories behind the region's most celebrated crus: Saint Amour, Moulin à Vent and Fleurie.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Beaujolais wine region

• Visit Saint Amour cru wine area
• Tour village church and learn history
• See 15th century windmill at Moulin à Vent
• Taste wines at Fleurie cooperative or vineyard viewpoint

The experience

You have a free afternoon in Lyon and want to taste real Beaujolais without spending a full day away. A private guide picks you up from your hotel or the train station and drives you into the vineyards in a Vintage Land Rover. The kind of vehicle that reaches the narrow back roads and small producers that regular tours skip. The route moves through three of the region's most storied crus, each one a different story: Saint Amour, where you'll visit the village church and hear what locals have discovered about the place; Moulin à Vent, named for the 15th-century windmill still standing there, which once rivaled Burgundy's finest wines; and Fleurie, the feminine cru that a woman put on the map a century ago.

At two wineries usually closed to casual visitors, you'll step behind the scenes. One stop includes a look at the winemaking process itself: the daily work and the passion that goes into it. Depending on what you want, you might taste at a cooperative that doubles as a local bar, or climb uphill to a private viewpoint in the vineyard rows, where your guide pulls out long chairs and opens bottles for you to taste, including one from the vineyard where you're standing. The tour is customizable: if you'd rather not drink, locally made grape juice replaces the wine. Locally produced cold cuts and cheese come along to pair with each tasting, and bottled water keeps you comfortable through the afternoon.

You choose your transport when you book: a private car transfer from Lyon, or a courtesy train ticket so you can travel independently and meet the guide at the first stop. Either way, WiFi is available on board the Land Rover if you need it, and the whole experience fits into four hours.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a Vintage Land Rover.
• wine tastings at each stop.
• locally produced cold cuts and cheese to pair with your wines.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.
• train ticket from and to Lyon or private car transfer, depending on which option you choose at checkout.
• if you don't drink, locally made grape juice replaces the wine at every tasting.

Options for this experience

2 options

Courtesy train ticket from LyonGuide in English or French · 09:30 and 14:30A comfortable 35-minute journey: we supply return train tickets from central Lyon, along with the timetable and directions, and make sure you are on time for the return trip.

Return car transfer to and from LyonGuide in English or French · 09:30 and 14:30Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from central Lyon, with a travel time of about 45 minutes to our starting point in Beaujolais. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Choose the train ticket option if you want to travel at your own pace from Lyon and meet the guide at the first vineyard. Pick the private car transfer if you'd rather be collected from your hotel and have one seamless journey through the region. Either way, the small group size and customizable route mean your guide can adjust the stops and pacing to match what you want to learn.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What are the two wineries I'll visit on this tour?

The tour visits two wineries that are usually closed to the public, but their names and exact locations are tailored to what you're looking for when you book. When you book, let your guide know your preferences (whether you want to focus on a particular cru, learn about winemaking techniques, or explore the history of the region), and they'll customize the stops to match.

Can I see the Moulin à Vent windmill on this tour?

Yes. Moulin à Vent is one of the three crus you'll visit, and the authentic 15th-century windmill that gave the area its name is part of the stop there. Your guide will tell you the story of how Moulin à Vent competed with Burgundy's finest wines in the late 19th century.

What happens if I don't want to drink wine?

Locally made grape juice replaces the wine at every tasting, so you get the same experience and pairings without alcohol. The cheese and charcuterie come along either way.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the starting point?

No. When you book, you choose either a private car transfer from your Lyon hotel or accommodation, or a courtesy train ticket so you can travel to the meeting point on your own. The guide will confirm the exact pickup location and time when you book.

What is Fleurie known for in Beaujolais?

Fleurie is known as the most feminine cru of Beaujolais, a reputation it earned when a woman put it on the map in the last century. You'll visit this cru as the final stop on the tour, where you can taste its distinctive wines.