Cold cuts and cheese come with the tastings; dietary needs need two days' notice. 4.99 from 89 reviews at €490 per person.
Best for: 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. Beaujolais Wine Tours comparison
Trade-off: Two to book; train option, no car pickup.
In our comparison: #2 of 10 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, French.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Courtesy train ticket (Lyon)The page price | 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. | €490 for 2+ people |
| Return car transfer Lyon ⇄ | A doorstep pickup and drop-off: Journey time to our starting point in Beaujolais: about 45 mins. Pickup included | €630 for 2+ people |
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 24 September 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 89 of 89
Star breakdown of all 89 ratings
Reviewers value the personal planning, local knowledge and meetings with winemakers; no recurring caveat emerges in these reviews.
Written by Guidekin from the 60 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (11 March 2024 to 22 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.
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The most feminine cru of Beaujolais region, a quaint village with more wine shops than you can imagine.
10 minThe 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 minA lesser known cru of Beaujolais with a castle that has a fantastic World War 1 anecdote.
10 minA 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 minFamour 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, no stopWeather allowing we'll have lunch in the middle of the vine, expect a barbecue or a picnic (to be discussed)
1h 30m · Admission includedWe'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 minA 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 minA castle built by an eccentric owner and with quite the story
10 min · Admission includedBoard 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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 10 | €490 | 8h | 4.99 (89) | private |
| Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley | €169 | 8h 30m | 5.0 (66) | shared |
| Lyon: Private Burgundy Half Day Wine Tour by Vintage Land Rover | €230 | 4h | 5.0 (37) | private |
| Beaujolais Day Guided Tour - Winery Tours and Tastings | €159 | 8h | 4.97 (33) | shared |
Ranked #2 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. Compare all 10 Day Trips