Burgundy wine tour Beaune & Dijon: Private guide, tastings

Sip exclusive vintages and wander Beaune’s hidden underground cellars in a day

A private wine tour of Burgundy between Beaune and Dijon with a professional guide who arranges tastings at local domains, includes entrance to Beaune's underground cellars, and covers both cities by car. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, and hotel pickup is included for groups of any size.

The experience

How do you taste real Burgundy wine without spending a week in the region? A private guide picks you up from your hotel in a sedan or minivan and builds the day around the vineyards themselves, not a tourist loop. You'll stop at family-owned domains between Beaune and Dijon where the guide arranges tastings. These are working cellars, not showrooms, and the wines change by season and what the winemakers have open that day.

The day includes time in Beaune itself, where you descend into the underground cellars that honeycomb beneath the medieval town: a guided walk through centuries of storage tunnels where the temperature stays constant year-round. Dijon gets its own stop too, so you see both cities without the logistics of switching hotels or catching a train. The guide handles the route, the timing and the introductions at each domain, which means you taste without the usual awkwardness of showing up cold.

Seven to eight hours on the road means a full immersion, but the pace is set by the guide and the domains you visit, not by a fixed schedule racing between checkpoints. You're in a comfortable vehicle with air conditioning, and the guide speaks your language (English, Spanish, Portuguese or French), so the stories behind the wines and the region actually land.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a sedan or minivan.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.
• hotel pickup.
• wine tastings at Burgundy domains.
• entrance to Beaune's underground cellars.
• guided tour of Dijon.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

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.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Is this one for you?The day runs seven to eight hours with driving between sites and walking through cellars and towns, so it suits travelers who are comfortable spending most of the day in a vehicle and on their feet. The pace is leisurely (you're not rushing), but the scope is full, so it works best for people who want depth over a quick highlight reel.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

What kind of wines will I taste on this tour?

The domains your guide takes you to focus on Burgundy's signature reds and whites (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay), though what you taste depends on what each winery has available and open on the day you visit. The guide arranges the tastings in advance, so you're not sampling a standard flight. You're tasting what the producers want to show.

Do I need to know about wine to enjoy this tour?

No. The guide explains the region, the vineyards and what makes each wine distinct as you go, so the tasting makes sense even if you've never been to Burgundy before. The domains are used to visitors at all levels of wine knowledge.

How much walking is involved in the cellars at Beaune?

The underground cellars involve walking through tunnels and some stairs, but the pace is leisurely and the guide leads you through at a comfortable speed. It's not strenuous, though the cellars stay cool year-round, so a light layer helps.

Can I choose which domains we visit, or is the itinerary fixed?

The guide arranges the domains based on what's open and what fits the day's timing, so the specific stops can vary. You can discuss your preferences (whether you want to focus on certain wine styles or visit particular villages), and the guide works that into the plan.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes private transportation, the guide, entrance to Beaune's cellars, and wine tastings at the domains. Any wine you choose to buy at the domains is separate, and meals are not included, though the guide can suggest lunch spots along the route.