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Beaujolais Crus Wines & Castles (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon

4.9 Excellent 38 reviews
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4h 30m
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English, French
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Afternoon crus and castles in our Beaujolais Wine Tours comparison.

Trade-off: Two to book.

Last checked: September 24, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

An afternoon in the northern Beaujolais crus, Brouilly, Morgon, Fleurie and Moulin à Vent among them, tasted at a small family winery and in the cellar of a château estate, in an eight seat minibus. Around nine or ten wines are poured; the tour is not recommended in pregnancy. 4.92 from 38 reviews at €109 per person.

From the guide

Brouilly, Morgon, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Moulin-a-Vent, Juliénas, etc. Welcome to the Northern Beaujolais Region where the elite Gamay wines called "crus" are produced! Along this wine tour, as you drive through charming towns with beautiful castles, let us introduce you to some of the most renowned Beaujolais wines at a small family winery & in the magnificent cellar of a Chateau Estate:

Compared with other Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #11 of 16€1094h 30m4.92 (38)shared
Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley€1194h 15m4.95 (238)shared
Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover€4908h4.99 (89)private
Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley€1698h 30m5.0 (64)shared

Ranked #11 of 16 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €99 to €490, median €139; typical length 5h 15m. 3 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 16 Day Trips

Schedule & Availability

Runs every day except Sun
Departs: 14:00
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 14:00. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 24, 2026.

What's Included

Wine tasting included (9/10 wines)
Guiding in English and French language.
Expert guide in wine and Lyon region.
High Comfort 8-seaters minibus with air-conditionning

What's Not Included

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Itinerary

Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon Stop 1
At 1:50 pm, our guide English Speaking guide will meet you in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme building located on Bellecour Square (50 m opposite Le Royal Hotel). After a short walk, participants will get on the 8 seaters minivan to begin the wine to the Northern Beaujolais.
10 min
Mont Brouilly Stop 2
Start the journey travelling on the beautiful Beaujolais "Route des Vins" and with your guide learn about the "terroir" (french philosphy for wine) and the different characteristics of the Beaujolais "crus" wines appellations. Pass the Mont Brouilly, a strikingly beautiful dormant volcano covered by secular vineyards.
Pass by
Cercie Stop 3
At 3:15 pm, push the door of a small family winery, meet a passionate wine-maker and learn the different steps of the unique wine making process of Beaujolais called "semi-carbonic" maceration. Then, go to the nicely decorated caveau (wine-tasting room) to enjoy several crus Beaujolais wines from different vintages.
1h
Fleurie Stop 4
Then, cross Morgon and travel to La Madone Chapel in Fleurie town to enjoy a breathtaking panaroma of the Beaujolais wine region: on clear days, you may have the chance to see the Alps and the Mount Blanc!
10 min
Chenas Stop 5
Travel again on the Beaujolais wine road, pass Moulin-à-Vent and then reach Chénas town to discover the amazing cellar of a Chateau Wine Estate full of oak barrels. It is time to savor beautiful Crus wines as your guide describe them and tell you about their aromas, balance and complexity ... Just unforgettable!
45 min
Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon Stop 6
At 6:30 pm, your guide will drop you off at Lyon Office de Tourism Building, at Bellecour Square. A must do wine tour!
5 min

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 109 / person