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Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover

5.0 Excellent 89 reviews
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8h
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English, French
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Guidekin's take

Private, castles? in our Beaujolais Wine Tours comparison. Choose the courtesy train option: private Beaujolais by Land Rover, castles and tastings, 8h at €490 per person; two to book. 4.99, 89 reviews.

Trade-off: Two to book; train option, no car pickup.

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

Overview

Guidekin summary

A full private day on the back roads of Beaujolais in a vintage Land Rover: private medieval castles, wineries across the crus, honey, cheese and truffle producers, with lunch in a restaurant or a picnic set up among the vines. Cold cuts and cheese come with the tastings; dietary needs need two days' notice. 4.99 from 89 reviews at €490 per person.

From the guide

Board our vintage Land Rovers and let's head into the back roads of Beaujolais. We'll take you through the best of what Beaujolais has to offer: private medieval castles, wineries, local craftsmen, local producers (honey, cheese, cold cuts, truffles, etc.). Beaujolais has 10 crus (top wines); we can cover most of them in that full day.

Lunch will either be in a local restaurant or on a picnic we'll set up in the vineyards. We focus on what we love, which is usually food, wine, anecdotes, history, architecture, and landscapes.

We'll stop in a vineyard to open a few bottles of wine and taste local cold cuts and cheese with a gorgeous view of the region.

All our rides are private and tailor-made, so we'll happily adjust the above to your centers of interest.

So kick back, relax, and let us drive you to the best secret spots in Beaujolais!

Note that we offer a premium pick-up in Lyon option or alternatively we provide courtesy return train tickets from Lyon, ride duration 35 mins.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Courtesy train ticket (Lyon)

from €490 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: French, English

A comfortable 35 mins journey: We will provide train tickets, timetable and directions from Lyon to bring you to Beaujolais where we will start our day.

Return car transfer Lyon ⇄

from €630 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: French, English

A doorstep pickup and drop-off: Journey time to our starting point in Beaujolais: about 45 mins.

What this option includes

Pickup included

Compared with other Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #2 of 16€4908h4.99 (89)private
Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley€1194h 15m4.95 (238)shared
Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley€1698h 30m5.0 (64)shared
Lyon: Private Burgundy Half Day Wine Tour by Vintage Land Rover€2304h5.0 (37)private

Ranked #2 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 daily
Departs: 09:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00. It runs year-round. 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

Snacks: We'll add cold cuts and cheese, all local and picked by us, to the wine tasting
Bottled water: Water and non-alcoholic beverages such as local grape juice will be available
Alcoholic beverages: Wine tastings along the way
Lunch: Please let us know at least 2 days in advance of any dietary requirements!

Itinerary

Fleurie Stop 1
The most feminine cru of Beaujolais region, a quaint village with more wine shops than you can imagine.
10 min
Saint-Amour-Bellevue Stop 2
The most romantic stop of our day out, we'll see a medieval church and tell you why Japanese people come here to renew their vows
20 min
Chenas Stop 3
A lesser known cru of Beaujolais with a castle that has a fantastic World War 1 anecdote.
10 min
Julienas Stop 4
A popular cru of Beaujolais, we'll stop in an old church urned into a wine cellar where we'll have a drink with local wine growers
20 min
Mont Brouilly Stop 5
Famour for its hill and for hosting the Tour de France on a regular basis, we'll take a look at this cru which is the most popular of Beaujolais region
Pass by
Domaine de la Madone Stop 6
Weather allowing we'll have lunch in the middle of the vine, expect a barbecue or a picnic (to be discussed)
1h 30m
Admission included
Regnie-Durette Stop 7
We'll stop to visit a 12th century chapel that was saved from destruction in the 80's when paintings were found on its wall behind plaster coverage.
20 min
Salles-Arbuissonnas-en-Beaujolais Stop 8
A 5th century abbey built by the Cluny order which had a massive influence over Europe. Beautifully preserved, there's a good chance we'll have the place to ourselves!
45 min
Chateau de Nervers Stop 9
A castle built by an eccentric owner and with quite the story
10 min
Admission included

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Pickup from: Hotel

110 pickup points listed by the operator, 110 of them hotels

Start point

We will provide on request courtesy return train tickets from Lyon, with timetable and directions to meet with us in Belleville en Beaujolais. At the end of our day, we'll ensure you're on time at the station for an easy train ride back into Lyon.

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End point

We will provide on request courtesy return train tickets from Lyon, with timetable and directions to meet with us in Belleville en Beaujolais. At the end of our day, we'll ensure you're on time at the station for an easy train ride back into Lyon.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under the age of 18 will only be served non-alcoholic beverages
  • There should be approximately 1h20 of driving
  • Not recommended for people who don't like being driven around in a vintage car

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 490 / person