Dijon to Beaune: Wine Tasting & Route des Grands Crus
Swirling a glass of Pinot Noir on the Route des Grands Crus, you realize the vineyard names around you are the ones collectors whisper about.
You taste 5–7 Burgundy wines, including 1er Crus, with an English-speaking expert guide, then drive through the Route des Grands Crus and walk the vineyards. An hour of free time in Beaune follows, where you can explore the old town, visit the Hospices, or do another wine tasting on your own dime. The small group size and fixed 1:30 p.m. departure from Dijon mean the pace stays manageable and the tasting doesn't blur into a long day.
Step-by-step itinerary
Burgundy wine tasting and Beaune visit
- Drive from Dijon to Burgundy vineyards
- Explore Route des Grands Crus vineyards
- Attend prestigious wine tasting of 5-7 wines
- Enjoy free time in Beaune city center
- Optional visit to Hospices de Beaune or local shops
What’s included
- Your day includes hotel pickup from Dijon, a wine tasting of 5 to 7 Burgundy wines (including 1er Crus), a scenic drive along the Route des Grands Crus with a short vineyard walk, and approximately one hour of free time in Beaune to explore on your own.
- The expert guide is fluent in English.
- Lunch is not included, and entrance fees to attractions in Beaune (such as the Hospices or additional wine tastings) are separate.
- Every day 13:30
Information
Small-group Burgundy wine tour from Dijon to Beaune with 1er Crus tasting, vineyard drive, and free time. English-speaking guide, 5–7 wines included.
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The experience
Someone is pouring: a Burgundy wine expert, fluent in English, standing in a tasting room somewhere between Dijon and Beaune. You're tasting 5 to 7 wines, mostly reds, and several of them carry the 1er Cru classification that makes Burgundy collectors lean in. The tasting happens early in the day, which means you're not rushing through it or trying to absorb information on a full stomach. After that, the group drives the Route des Grands Crus, the back roads that wind through the mythical vineyard plots (Romanée Conti, Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot), and you stop for a short walk through the vines themselves, seeing the land that produces what you just tasted.
Then you're loose in Beaune for about an hour. The city is small enough to walk, and it's the actual capital of Burgundy wine, not a tourist version of one. You can wander the old town, duck into shops selling blackcurrant liqueur or Dijon mustard, or if you want to go deeper, there's the Hospices de Beaune (a 15th-century hospital that's a masterpiece of Burgundian architecture), or another wine cellar offering a longer tasting of 7 to 10 wines. The Moutarderie Fallot (the mustard place) is there too, though it closes Sundays. None of these cost extra, but they're not included in the tour price either, so you choose what fits the time you have.
The group stays small: 4 people minimum, which means you're not herded through a bus. Departure is 1:30 p.m. from Dijon, and there's no lunch included in the tour itself, so you either eat before you leave or grab something in Beaune during your free time. The whole thing runs on a fixed schedule, which is what keeps the wine tasting from bleeding into the afternoon and the vineyard drive from feeling rushed. If you're traveling with kids or need wheelchair access, both are possible (strollers work, and the tour is accessible), though you'd want to mention that when you book.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and French.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).
What wines are included in the tasting?
5 to 7 white and red wines, mostly Pinot Noirs, with several classified as 1er Crus from the Côte de Beaune and/or Côte de Nuits.
Is lunch included?
No. The tour departs at 1:30 p.m. and lunch is not part of the package. You can eat before departure or during your free time in Beaune.
How long is the free time in Beaune?
About 1 hour. You can visit the Hospices de Beaune, explore the old town shops, or do a separate wine tasting at a cellar (entrance fees not included).
What is the Route des Grands Crus?
A scenic drive through the back roads of Burgundy's most famous vineyard plots, including Romanée Conti, Chambertin, and Clos de Vougeot, with a short walk through the vines.
What is the minimum group size?
4 people. If the group doesn't reach 4 by the departure date, the tour may be cancelled and you'll be offered an alternative or a full refund.
Is the tour accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?
Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and strollers are available for infants and small children.
When does the tour depart?
1:30 p.m. from Dijon.
Operated by Authentica Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Dijon to Beaune: Wine Tasting & Route des Grands Crus
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