Private Tour
Private Beaujolais wine tour
Overview
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The day begins around 9.00am at your hotel, and we'll be travelling to the Beaujolais region to meet two wineries in the morning, where we'll visit the vines, the cellars and taste the wines (including 20th-century wine).
At around 1 o'clock in the afternoon, we'll head to a magnificent spot in the heights of the Beaujolais region for a picnic.
This moment will be dedicated to a tasting of wines from the 1960s to the present day, to cover the spectrum of the Gamay grape variety through time. The wines will be accompanied by a dozen cheeses and seasonal gourmet products.
Last tasting of the day after lunch and before returning to Lyon.
As a wine merchant, WSET3 graduate, I'll be joining you on the day to talk about French wine and its specific characteristics.
A private chauffeur will drive us throughout the day. Tesla or Mercedes Class E for couples and Mercedes Class V Van for party of 3 or more.
Wines can be bought and shipped to your home.
Hugo from JEANGUYOT Wine Agency
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Fleurie
First visit of the day to a Beaujolais winery. We make sure to choose a biodynamic, natural wine estate to start the day so that you can meet the current dynamics of Beaujolais, the new generation. The site is located in the heart of the 10 regional crus, including Fleurie, Morgon, Brouilly and Julienas . We'll spend around an hour with the winery, learning about its history and wines. Around 6 wines will be tasted, including an old vintage.
Villie-Morgon
Second visit of the day to a Beaujolais winery. For this second visit, we're opting for a winery that works the vines and vinification as it did in the 1970s and 1980s. This will give you an insight into the differences between the successive generations in the Beaujolais region. The site is located in the heart of the 10 regional crus, including Fleurie, Morgon, Brouilly and Julienas . We'll spend around an hour with the winery, learning about its history and wines. Around 6 wines will be tasted, including an old vintage.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
We'll introduce you to a dozen French cheeses and MOF products, and adapt our menus to suit the seasons.
Between 15-20 different wines will be tasted during the day.
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Private Beaujolais wine tour
Duration: 8 hours: An 8-hour day in the Beaujolais vineyards. Departure from Lyon at 9.00 am and return at 5.00pm. Total of 2 hours on the road.
Lunch: To be discussed together
Beaujolais wine tour: 3 visits of wineries are planned during the day, two in the morning and one after lunch. 5 to 7 wines per winery.
Mercedes Van: Tesla for couples
Mercedes Class V van for 3 people or more.
Mercedes Sprinter for 8 people or more.
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hugo was a perfect guide....
BeverlyAdkins A,,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hugo was a perfect guide. He took us to three small houses and the winemakers were passionate about their wine and the Beaujolais terroir.
Two great days with Hugo
brmusicman,,Mar 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a couple of days with Hugo tasting wines in the Beaujolais and Northern Rhône regions. Hugo arranged the tastings in both regions in advance and did all of the driving. He also arranged lunch each day. All was easy to arrange--Hugo was communicative. He showed-up exactly on-time, and the tours involved what was promised. His car was clean, comfortable, and (importantly in August!) air-conditioned. It's a very professional operation. We asked Hugo to focus on smaller producers, and he followed-through on that request--we visited some tiny producers that were definitely off the beaten path. Many of our tastings were in tiny tasting rooms and/or wine caves. As a result, we got a great feel for the region and its tremendous history. It was awesome to speak with actual winemakers, instead of just tasting room employees. Hugo did a nice job translating when the winemaker's English was limited. The lunches that Hugo chose were great, too--excellent meals in charming establishments, especially a seasonal, garden-based restaurant in Beaujolais. Hugo himself is affable, humorous, and a good conversationalist.
Lyon Private Tours-the best!
CheffieSuzanne,,Nov 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took two tours with Lyon Private Tours—Northern Cote du Rhône with Nathalie and Beaujolais with Jeremie. Both were excellent, well-versed, thoughtful and insightful guides. We learned so much about the history, culture, food and wine of both regions. Jeremie booked a fantastic lunch for us each day—amazing food and wine! Can’t wait to go back to France and repeat our memorable experiences.
Fantastic day in Beaujolais!
Dream743822,,Mar 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible day in the Beaujolais region with Hugo! Everything was perfect — transportation, pace of each stop, quality of the itinerary. Hugo was a very informative and welcoming guide. The tour was the highlight of our trip in France. Would recommend to everyone!
Best wine tour ever
julielT7912AB,,Jan 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00By far the best wine tour of our lives. The winemakers we met have delicious wines, they're passionate about their craft and eager to share their knowledge, we're far from an orchestrated visit. A key element of the day, given that we were a family of 5, Hugo suggested that rather than a traditional lunch, we opt for a picnic in the vines with a blind tasting of 6 wines from old vintages paired with local produce (cheeses, charcuterie, bread, truffle butter) of the highest quality. A memorable day to remember.
Private time with winemakers, top of the line vineyards, and a lovely lunch make this a can't miss
Discover595559,,Oct 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hugo put on an amazing tour for us, taking us to two biological (pesticide-free wineries) locations in the morning, a delicious lunch with an epic view, and a cool, local tasting room in the afternoon. Across the board, we enjoyed the entire trip and will happily be looking to book another trip with Hugo when we come back in the future.
Book this tour! It’s everything you hoped for.
E9869TFlindak,,May 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a private tour (2 of us) with Hugo and he took us to three amazing spots where we had several samples. Hugo is very knowledgeable and made us feel so welcome and a part of the experience. The views and the wine were fantastic. Lunch was incredible and he went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience every place we went. From the wine to the food to the conversation it was more than we could hope for. We loved it so much we booked another tour with Hugo the next night. Book this tour!
A great day
980mayraq,,May 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a pleasant and besutiful day!!! Ugo is a great guy who really loves what ge do… he took us first to a besutiful little church on top of a mountain where tou have a breathless view of Beaujolais and then visit two vineyards with interesting stories of their owners… had a great lunch and company!!!! Fully recommended
Excellent Private Beaujolais wine tour with Michelin star lunch!
208ojasp,,May 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Hugo was a fun-filled day of wine and food adventure! Hugo drove us to several vineyards, a Michelin star restaurant for lunch and then more vineyards! He also kindly gifted us a bottle of Cremant as he mentioned he wanted to take us to that vineyard but there was no availability on that day. Hugo was very knowledgeable despite his youth. He welcomed all questions and had a great sense of humor. Highly recommend!
Wonderful wine tour in beautiful French countryside!
rachelhp23,,May 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I loved our private wine tour experience with Hugo and his colleague, Pablo. Both were very knowledgeable, informative, and friendly -- Hugo definitely knows his wines (!) and answered all our questions! My favorite part besides the wine tours/tastings was simply being able to get outside the city and see the beautiful French countryside. We had an enjoyable lunch and it was great to meet each unique wine maker, see their property and learn about the extensive Beaujolais wine region. We loved getting to know Hugo and Pablo and their passion for wine is very evident. Wonderful experience and getting to make new friends who love wine and great food was a plus!
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