Guided wine tours in Beaujolais worth booking, by route and theme, with run times and what is poured.

Recommended wine tours

Kanpai Tourisme Beaujolais Crus and Chateaux ★ 4.5

Half-day to full-daySmall-group shared tour; private tours available; minibus from LyonFrench, English, SpanishLyon (departing for Beaujolais Crus)

Small-group guided half-day minibus tours from Lyon through the Beaujolais Crus and Pierres Dorees. Covers Fleurie, Morgon, and Moulin-a-Vent with 2 domaine tastings. Full-day Beaujolais Crus tours also available from EUR 110.

Viti Wine Tours Beaujolais Crus Experience ★ 4.7

Half-day to full-day; custom multi-dayPrivate; sommelier-guided; luxury van transport from LyonFrench, English, PortugueseBeaujolais Crus

Private sommelier-guided tours of the Beaujolais Crus in a luxury van from Lyon. Experienced sommelier-guide drives and explains the terroir across Fleurie, Brouilly, Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, and Chiroubles, with personalised domaine selections based on tasting preferences.

Route des Vins du Beaujolais Self-Drive Circuit ★ 4.4

1 to 3 daysSelf-drive; signposted circuit; open to all vehiclesFrench, EnglishBeaujolais Crus (all)

The 140-kilometre official Route des Vins du Beaujolais loops through all 10 Crus from Saint-Amour in the north to Brouilly in the south. The Inter Beaujolais organisation provides signage and a recommended stopping list of open domaines and caveaux along the full circuit.

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Wine Tours in Beaujolais, FAQ

When is the best time to visit Beaujolais for wine?

Peak wine-travel season in Beaujolais is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.

Do I need an appointment to taste at Beaujolais estates?

classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.

What hours do Beaujolais cellars and tasting rooms keep?

most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.

How does tipping work at Beaujolais tastings?

tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.

What is the one wine to try in Beaujolais?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Beaujolais rewards trust.

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