Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon: Private tastings at two wineries

Two wineries, one private driver, lunch between the vines

A private full-day wine tour from Lyon into Beaujolais with hotel pickup and return, visiting two carefully selected wineries for tastings and winemaker meetings, plus a bistronomic lunch with wine pairings at a local restaurant. The entire day stays unshared (no groups, no fixed schedule), and moves at the rhythm you set.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private Beaujolais wine experience

• Pickup from your inn in Lyon
• Drive through Beaujolais vineyards and villages
• Pass by Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly mountain
• Pass by Côte du Py vineyard area
• Visit first winery with winemaker meeting
• Enjoy bistronomic lunch with selected wines
• Visit second winery with winemaker meeting
• Pass by Chiroubles vineyards
• Return to Lyon

The experience

Your driver collects you from your accommodation in Lyon and heads into the rolling Beaujolais landscape, passing the vineyards and golden stone villages that shape this wine region. The route takes you near Brouilly, the emblematic mountain that hosts a stage of the Tour de France and sits at the heart of Beaujolais's most recognized crus. You stop at two wineries chosen for their quality and distinctiveness (one before lunch, one after), where you meet winemakers, taste their iconic vintages, and sometimes access properties that don't normally open to casual visitors.

At noon you sit down at a bistronomic restaurant nestled between vineyards and wooded valleys, where the wine list is built around Beaujolais bottles. Lunch arrives as a three-course meal with wines selected to pair each course. The second winery visit follows, letting you taste again with the afternoon light and the meal still fresh. Throughout the day there are no other guests, no fixed itinerary you must follow, and no pressure to move faster or slower than feels right.

The tour runs seven hours total. Your driver returns you to your Lyon accommodation at the end, and the entire experience (tastings, lunch with wine, transport, and winemaker access) is included in the price. English and French guides are available. Book your preferred language and any food allergies when you reserve.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return to Lyon.
• wine tastings at two wineries.
• meetings with winemakers.
• starter, main course and dessert lunch with wine pairings.
• all wines during the day.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Beaujolais Wine Experiences

Is this one for you?Seven hours lets you spend real time at each winery and linger over lunch without rushing, but leaves your morning or evening free for Lyon itself. The private format means you set the pace (linger longer at a tasting you love, or move on if you prefer), and the driver adapts to your interests rather than a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

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 makes the Beaujolais crus around Brouilly worth visiting?

Brouilly is one of Beaujolais's best-known crus, recognized especially for its spicy flavors and notes of black fruit. The region sits at the foot of an emblematic mountain that regularly hosts a stage of the Tour de France, and the mosaic of soils (particularly the Côte du Py, the most famous spot) shapes the character of the wines you'll taste there.

Do I need wine knowledge to enjoy this tour?

No. The winemakers you meet guide the tastings and explain what you're tasting, so the experience is built for wine lovers of any level. The bistronomic restaurant staff also pair wines thoughtfully with each course of lunch.

Can I choose which wineries I visit?

The two wineries are selected for you based on quality and uniqueness, and the choice sometimes includes properties that don't normally open to the public. You can discuss your preferences when you book, and your driver adapts the day's rhythm to what interests you most.

What is Chiroubles, and why does it appear on this tour?

Chiroubles is a Beaujolais cru raised between 270 and 600 meters of altitude, where daily sunlight gives the vineyards a recognizable delicacy. It sits within the region you pass through, and the varied terrain, from lower vineyards to higher slopes, shapes the diversity of wines you'll encounter across the two winery stops.