Things to do in Beaune
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Beaune Bike Tour: Burgundy Vineyards & Wine TastingYou cycle downhill through four Burgundy villages, stopping to taste wine in a 14th-century cellar and a working winery, with a castle view and lunch included. A minivan takes you to the start and back to Beaune at the end, so the whole day is about the riding and the tasting, not the logistics.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Burgundy wine where it's grown without arranging your own transport or timing—the minivan and guide handle both, leaving you free to focus on the ride and the tasting.
Burgundy: Grand Crus Wine Day Tour & 14 Tastings from BeauneYou’ll follow Burgundy’s legendary Grand Crus Route from Beaune with a local guide who knows every story behind these vineyards. Taste 14 different wines across family domains and cellars, walk through villages like Nuits-Saint-Georges, stand inside Clos de Vougeot’s ancient halls, and share laughter over lunch. It’s not just tasting — it’s feeling Burgundy under your skin.
Fontenay Abbey Admission: Skip the Line & UNESCO Heritage SiteYou skip the entry line and spend your time walking through the intact Romanesque buildings — church, cloister, chapter room, dormitory — that survived 900 years because an industrial conversion accidentally preserved them. The grounds include a formal garden and lapidary museum. The ticket is valid year-round, and the site is large enough that you won't feel rushed or surrounded.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see a major Romanesque abbey without waiting in line, and who prefer to explore at their own speed rather than follow a group. The self-guided format works well if you're already in Burgundy and want a quiet half-day away from busier wine-country attractions.
Private Burgundy Wine Tour with Rising-Star WinemakersYou’ll wander Burgundy’s legendary vineyards with a local guide, meet family winemakers in their cellars, taste Premier & Grand Cru wines straight from the source, and sit down to a gourmet lunch among the vines. Expect laughter over tastings, quiet moments in ancient caves, and stories you’ll want to remember long after you leave.
Burgundy Wine Tasting in Beaune: Cellar Tour & PurchaseYou'll tour the cellars of a family-run Burgundy estate, learn how they work in the traditional method, taste their Hautes Côtes de Nuits reds and whites with guidance on what suits your taste, and buy bottles directly at €17–€35 each. The tasting happens in a relaxed setting where the winemakers help you choose, not sell you.Is it for me?This works well if you want to understand Burgundy wine without the formality, and if you'd rather buy directly from the winemakers than guess at a wine shop—the guided tasting is what makes choosing your own bottle feel confident instead of random.
Beaune Wine Tasting: Premier & Grand Crus with SommelierA private wine tasting in Beaune where you taste 7 Premier and Grand Cru wines—3 white, 4 red—guided by a sommelier with deep knowledge of Burgundy's producers and terroirs. The tasting is tailored to your questions in French or English, and every wine you taste is available to buy and ship home. Minimum age 18.Is it for me?If you want to understand Burgundy's different appellations and producers without joining a group, the private format and the sommelier's direct knowledge of the winemakers make this one work. Choose the Grand Crus only option if you want to focus on the top tier; the combined Premier and Grand Cru tasting gives you the full range.
Burgundy Wine Tour in Beaune: Private Tastings with Expert GuideA private wine tour in Beaune led by a Burgundy wine specialist, traveling by luxury vehicle through the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuit to visit three domains and taste 18 wines, including eight Grand Crus and Premiers Crus. The guide—trained in Burgundy, French and world wines—explains the region's history from the Roman Empire forward, the concept of Climats, and winemaking techniques while you visit famous sites like Château du Clos de Vougeot and La Romanée Conti. The day runs eight hours and includes a traditional Burgundy meal with gougères, local charcuterie and cheeses, plus bottled water and air-conditioned transport.Is it for me?Choose the English, French or German guide depending on the language you're most comfortable learning in—the guide's explanations of Burgundy's history, classification and winemaking techniques are the core of the day, so fluency in the commentary matters more than the destination itself.
Truffle Discovery and Tasting in Beaune: Watch the Dog WorkA truffle discovery activity in Beaune where you watch Julio, a specialist dog, search for truffles in a demonstration area and learn how he signals their location. The session includes a guided presentation of truffle cultivation, the chance to encourage the dog during the dig, and a tasting of different truffle products. Live guides speak English and French; children are welcome from age 10.Is it for me?The 90-minute length fits a free morning or afternoon without eating into other plans in Beaune. If you want to see how a working truffle dog actually operates instead of just reading about it, this is the only way to do that in the region.
Beaune Crémant de Bourgogne Tasting & Cellar TourA 2-hour audio-guided tour of Maison Veuve Ambal in Beaune takes you through the aging cellars, production workshops, and the automatons that make Crémant de Bourgogne using the traditional method. The tour includes projections on giant screens and ends with a tasting of three sparkling wines in the shop. A live French-speaking guide leads the experience, and children from age 1 are welcome; the minimum drinking age for tasting is 18.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see how Crémant de Bourgogne is made from start to finish—the cellars, the traditional method, and the finished wine—all in one morning or afternoon. The audio guide and live tasting guide mean you don't need prior knowledge of sparkling wine to follow along.
Private Paris Photo Walk with Pro Photographer – Iconic LandmarksIf you want real Paris memories—not just selfies—this private photo walk is a relaxed way to see iconic sights and get professional portraits. You’ll feel at ease, pick up local stories, and end up with photos you’ll actually want to print.
