Burgundy wine tour from Dijon: Two estates and Clos de Vougeot

Two artisanal wineries and a legendary château in one day

A private day tour from Dijon through Burgundy's wine country, visiting two small family-run estates for tastings and exploring Clos de Vougeot, the region's most iconic vineyard. The route includes stops in Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, hotel pickup from Dijon or Beaune, a private guide in English or French, and eight wine tastings. Lunch at a local restaurant is on your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Burgundy wine tour and tastings

• Pickup from hotel in Dijon or Beaune
• Visit and explore Clos de Vougeot
• Tour and tasting at artisanal winery
• Pause in Côte de Beaune or Côte de Nuits vineyards
• Lunch at local restaurant (not included)
• Visit family-run domain for guided tasting
• Drive back to hotel in Dijon or Beaune

The experience

Clos de Vougeot anchors this tour: the château and vineyard that defined Burgundy's winemaking for centuries. You'll walk its cellars and vineyards with your guide, learning how the estate shaped the region's reputation. But the day doesn't stop there: you visit two smaller, family-run domains where the winemakers themselves talk through their craft and philosophy, tasting their wines directly. The contrast matters: a legendary site and the artisanal producers who carry on its tradition in a single morning.

The route moves through Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, the two slopes that hold Burgundy's most prized vineyards. You'll pause in the vineyards themselves to see the terrain that makes these wines distinct, and your guide explains the terroir: the soil, slope and microclimate that each small plot claims. Eight tastings across the day means you're tasting seriously, not rushing through a checklist. Lunch happens at a traditional local restaurant where you order and pay on site, giving you time to settle and eat at your own pace.

Hotel pickup from Dijon or Beaune means no rental car, no navigation, no hunting for parking at small estates that don't advertise their locations. Your guide drives the minivan, handles the introductions at each stop, and translates the winemakers' stories. The tour runs eight hours, leaving you the morning to settle in or the evening free after you're back.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or French.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Dijon or Beaune.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• eight wine tastings at the estates and château.
• entry to Clos de Vougeot.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (18 to 98 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by À La Française

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Dijon or Beaune means you skip the logistics of finding small family estates on your own roads. The guide knows the route and handles the introductions, so you taste seriously without the navigation.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

What happens at Clos de Vougeot during this tour?

Clos de Vougeot is the tour's centerpiece: you explore the historic château's vineyards, cellars and ancient presses, learning how this single estate shaped Burgundy's winemaking legacy over centuries.

How many wine tastings are included in the day?

Eight tastings are included across the tour: at the two family-run estates you visit and at Clos de Vougeot itself.

Is lunch included, and where do you eat?

Lunch is not included. You eat at a traditional local restaurant where you order and pay directly on site, giving you time to try regional specialties at your own pace.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour?

No, hotel pickup and drop-off from Dijon or Beaune is included, and you travel by air-conditioned minivan with your private guide for the full eight hours.

What are Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits?

Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits are the two main vineyard slopes in Burgundy, each with distinct terroir and wine styles. The tour includes stops in both so you see the landscape and learn how geography shapes the wines.