--- title: Beaujolais & Perouges Medieval Town (9:00 am to 5:15 pm - Small Group Tour Lyon lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/lyon/tours/beaujolais-perouges-medieval-town-9-00-am-to-5-15-pm-small-group-tour-lyon/ type: tour city: Lyon country: France price: 145 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 56 duration_minutes: 495 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Vines plus Pérouges village rank_in_category: 7 of 10 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-07 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/beaujolais-perouges-medieval-town-9-00-am-to-5-15-pm-small-group-tour-lyon/ --- # Beaujolais & Perouges Medieval Town (9:00 am to 5:15 pm - Small Group Tour Lyon **Guidekin's take:** A full day that pairs the Beaujolais vineyards with two of France's listed most beautiful villages, Oingt and Pérouges, in an eight seat minibus with tastings at a small family winery. Lunch is taken in a local restaurant at your own expense; departure is from the tourist office on Bellecour, with no hotel pickup. 4.95 from 56 reviews at €145 per person. In our comparison: #7 of 10 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Escape from city and discover Lyon's magnificient countryside and its best sights. Visit Oingt & Pérouges listed among the 157 most beautiful towns in France and taste award winning Beaujolais wines at a small family winery. An educative & fun tour among friends you will remmeber for ever. ## Before you book - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: Wine tasting included (4/5 wines), Expert… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €145 per person - Duration: 8h 15m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 56 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: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.95 from 56 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 56 of 56. - 5 stars: 53 (95%) - 4 stars: 3 (5%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the wine tastings, village stops and knowledgeable guides; getting purchased wine home can be difficult. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who explain regional history and winemaking clearly - Visits to family wineries with informative tastings and welcoming hosts - Exploring medieval villages and countryside viewpoints - Local restaurant lunches praised for the food and menu choices - Attentive guides, flexible stops and a sociable atmosphere in small groups **Complaints:** - Limited options for sending purchased wine home Written by Guidekin from the 53 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-04-24 to 2026-09-24); last checked 2026-10-07. ## What's included - Guiding in English and French language. - Wine tasting included (4/5 wines) - Expert guide in wine and Lyon region. - High Comfort 8-seaters minibus with air-conditionning ## Not included - Lunch is not included. Menus from 17 euros in local restaurant in Beaujolais region. - There is No hotel pick up. For Tour Departure, guests must join the Meeting Point / Lyon Office de Tourisme building located Bellecour Square. ## Itinerary 1. **Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon** (10m) - At 8:50 am, our guide English Speaking guide will meet you in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme building main entrance door 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 excursion. 2. **Start the morning, exploring Beaujolais considered as France's prettiest wine...** (10m) - Start the morning, exploring Beaujolais considered as France's prettiest wine region and discover the unknown beauty of the Golden Stones Country. Stop in Châtillon d'Azergues town to admire the 13th century castles surrounded by its remparts walls. 3. **Oingt** (35m) - Then cross several medieval towns built in ochre-coloured stones including Chessy Les Mines and Bagnols towns. Visit the lovely picturesque village of Oingt listed among the 157 most beautiful towins in France. Walk the main street, visit Saint Mathieu church and enjoy... 4. **Moire** (1h) - Push the door of a family winery and immerse yourself in history, "terroir" and tradition meeting the winemaker himself. Enjoy a private vineyards inspection, learn about the wine making process and wine taste several Beaujolais including white, rosé and red wines in a... 5. **Theize** (1h 15m) - At lunch, delight yourself with a delicious meal in a typical Beaujolais "bistrot" restaurant which serves regional cuisine. Our guide will be happy to translate and explain all the different courses for you ! Menus from € 20 / person, NOT included. 6. **Perouges** (1h 30m) - In the afterrnoon, after a 45 minutes driver, discover Pérouges medieval town, a "must see" attraction which makes you travel back to the middle age times! Walk along cobblestone streets and appreciate the achitecture of ancient houses from the XIII to the XVI century. Learn... 7. **Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon** (40m) - At 5:15 pm, our guide will drive you back to Lyon and drop off at Bellecour Square in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme. End of a beautiful day! ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:00 - 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 · #7 of 10** | €145 | 8h 15m | 4.95 (56) | 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 #7 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-perouges-medieval-town-9-00-am-to-5-15-pm-small-group-tour-lyon/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/?format=md