--- title: Beaujolais Crus Wines & Castles (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/lyon/tours/beaujolais-crus-wines-castles-2-00-pm-6-30-pm-small-group-tour-from-lyon/ type: tour city: Lyon country: France price: 109 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 38 duration_minutes: 270 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Afternoon crus and castles rank_in_category: 9 of 10 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/beaujolais-crus-wines-castles-2-00-pm-6-30-pm-small-group-tour-from-lyon/ --- # Beaujolais Crus Wines & Castles (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #9 of 10 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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: ## Before you book - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 14:00: one departure a day - Food included: Wine tasting included (9/10 wines), Expert… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €109 per person - Duration: 4h 30m - Rating: 4.92/5 from 38 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: KANPAI TOURISME - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.92 from 38 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 37 of 38. - 5 stars: 36 (95%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 1 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' wine knowledge and varied winery visits, though some find the tastings underwhelming. **Praised:** - Friendly guides with detailed knowledge of Beaujolais wines and regional history - The contrast between small family wineries and larger producers - Vineyard visits and countryside views, with stops for photographs - Plenty of wines to sample and opportunities to meet the winemakers **Complaints:** - Some find the tastings underwhelming while others praise the wines Written by Guidekin from the 33 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-06-04 to 2026-06-21); last checked 2026-10-07. ## 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 ## Not included - - ## Itinerary 1. **Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon** (10m) - 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. 2. **Mont Brouilly** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 3. **Cercie** (1h) - 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... 4. **Fleurie** (10m) - 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! 5. **Chenas** (45m) - 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... 6. **Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon** (5m) - At 6:30 pm, your guide will drop you off at Lyon Office de Tourism Building, at Bellecour Square. A must do wine tour! ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 10** | €109 | 4h 30m | 4.92 (38) | shared | | [Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley](/france/lyon/tours/guided-day-tour-and-wine-tasting-northern-rh-ne-valley/?format=md) | €169 | 8h 30m | 5.0 (66) | shared | | [Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover](/france/lyon/tours/full-day-private-tour-of-beaujolais-by-vintage-land-rover/?format=md) | €490 | 8h | 4.99 (89) | private | | [Lyon: Private Burgundy Half Day Wine Tour by Vintage Land Rover](/france/lyon/tours/lyon-private-burgundy-half-day-wine-tour-by-vintage-land-rover/?format=md) | €230 | 4h | 5.0 (37) | private | Ranked #9 of 10 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €99 to €490, median €159; typical length 8h. 3 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/day-trips-from-lyon/?format=md ## More in Lyon - All Lyon tours: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/beaujolais-crus-wines-castles-2-00-pm-6-30-pm-small-group-tour-from-lyon/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/?format=md