Beaujolais Wine Tour: Hidden Gems & Back Roads

Discover Beaujolais with a full-day wine and food tour from Lyon. Enjoy a personalized, meaningful travel experience in this underrated French region.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Saint-Amour-Bellevue - Welcome to Beaujolais! Saint Amour is the first exceptional wine area, or cru, on our itinerary.
  • Saint-Amour-Bellevue - We’ll visit the village church and share fascinating discoveries about this place. Prepare for a journey through time!
  • Chateau du Moulin-a-Vent - Known as the lord of Beaujolais wines, Moulin à…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Train ticket from/to Lyon or private car transfer (if option with train selected)
Additional Information

Join us to explore the hidden treasures, fine wines, and scenic routes of Beaujolais in our Vintage Land Rovers. This exclusive journey, led by a passionate local expert, includes visits to two wineries typically closed to the public, each with its own unique story and exceptional wines. One of the stops offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the…

Location
Gare de Belleville-sur-Saône
Boulevard Gambetta
We provide courtesy train tickets, timetable and directions for a short train ride from central Lyon to Belleville, our starting point in Beaujolais.
Cancellation Policy

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

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931polinac
Oct 5, 2025
A Truly Unforgettable Beaujolais Experience! - Our full-day tour of the Beaujolais wine country with Insiders Experience was absolutely exceptional from start to finish! We had asked to see local castles and learn about the region’s wines, and our guide Thomas went above and beyond to tailor the day perfectly to our wishes. We visited two magnificent castles that are also working wineries, enjoyed private tastings, and met local winemakers — including the only French conservator of ancient vine varieties. It was a fascinating and intimate way to learn about the winemakers’ craft and passion firsthand. The scenery throughout the day was breathtaking, with rolling vineyards, charming villages, and stunning panoramic views. Lunch was another highlight — a tucked-away épicerie serving delicious traditional dishes paired with a selection of organic wines. Thomas was simply fantastic: energetic, deeply knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. He made sure the experience felt personal and seamless from beginning to end. A truly memorable day that exceeded all expectations! Thank you, Thomas, for making our Beaujolais adventure so special. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wishing to discover the beauty, culture, and wines of Beaujolais.
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Kentuckygirl4
Jun 5, 2025
The perfect day in Beaujolais - We spent the day with our tour guide Aldric exploring the Beaujolais wine region. Aldric was very knowledgeable and kind, worrying about our every need. Our tour even included a BBQ picnic up on a hill in a vineyard. What a great day!
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374allysonb
May 30, 2025
10/10 experience. Highly recommend! - This tour was amazing! I highly recommend. Aldric and Melanie customized the trip based on prior requests including a mix of wine tastings, touring around the area, and a honey bee experience and tasting. The wine was amazing. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the area and went out of their way to ensure we had the best time. The local honey experience was extremely unique. The picnic at the top of the vineyards far exceeded our expectations. Overall I will be recommending this tour to my friends and family!
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Kathy_g
Mar 17, 2025
Private wine tour - A wonderful trip through the country side exploring local wineries . The private tour is the best way to feel like your engaged with the locals
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Pinkpiratepants
Nov 12, 2024
Unforgettable day! - We had a wonderful day of wine tasting and fun with Alex! All the winery stops were fantastic and the vehicle made for an extra fun and unique time. Definitely one of the highlights of our entire France trip!!! :-)
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W9193lcalexandreg
Aug 7, 2024
Great 😀! - A great experience! A beautiful discovery! I recommend 100%!! An activity not to be missed during a visit to Lyon or Beaujolais
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Sn012015
Jul 23, 2024
Great day! - Great day! The vintage Land Rover is completely atypical. Then the conviviality with the meeting of winemakers. Magic works with lunch in the middle of the vineyards with stunning views of the valley! Thank you Aldric and Amélie, our favorite insiders for an unforgettable day. I recommend 1000%
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H7607qlagnesd
May 23, 2024
Great experience - Gorgeous ! Very well guided! Unique experience ! To do and redo! Both attentive to our desires and very pleasant suggestions! I recommend with my eyes closed!
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Rickymk7489se
May 18, 2024
Amazing Experience - My girlfriend and I loved the tour! Aldric was a great host from start to finish. Very knowledgeable and treated us excellent. We were really happy with everything, will definitely do it again 😊
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Barth_lemyd2024
May 16, 2024
Great experience - Great experience, great for discovering this beautiful wine and gastronomic region. As a winemaker, I agree 100%!!!
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From $136
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).