Private Tour
Private half-day tour to Golden Stone Beaujolais with tastings
Overview
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4 hours
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Discover the charm of southern Beaujolais, often called the "Tuscany of France," with its rolling hills and picturesque hilltop villages made of golden stone. Just north of Lyon, this lush, hilly region is known for its famed Beaujolais Nouveau and golden-stone architecture.
Join our driver-guide for a cultural and gourmet adventure, including an introduction to wine and a tasting session with a local winemaker.
Travel through scenic landscapes where villages glow in warm golden stones. Enjoy a wine-tasting session amid the vineyards, savoring two distinct wines paired with a local pastry, while learning about the “terroir” that makes each wine unique.
Visit Oingt, a 12th-century village listed as one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages, and stroll its medieval streets. End your tour at a family-owned winery where the friendly winemaker shares his craft and offers a tasting with a traditional Lyon “mâchon” of local cold meats and cheeses.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Wine tasting
Professional driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food tasting
In France, alcohol consumption is forbidden for those under 18, and legal guardians must ensure compliance. We remind all clients to drink responsibly and in moderation.
Lunch
In line with our environmental commitments, we no longer provide bottled water. However, you can refill your reusable bottle anytime. Thank you for supporting our eco-friendly initiatives.
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Oingt
Visite a medieval village : often compared to Tuscany, this region is characterized by its famous golden stone
An introduction to wine tasting in the midst of the vineyards
Options
From 4 to 8 people
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From 1 to 3 people
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From 7 to 8 people
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From 4 to 6 people
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Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful wine tasting wonderful guide
Jamie M,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were picked up on time from right outside our hotel. We were able to take a walk through the city before taking the bus to a golden stones village where we ate and tasted wine. Rachel our guide was so knowledgable, shared a lot about wine and the region and was so interesting. We then went to a beautiful little village where we could explore and then to the winery. That was my favourite part. Introduction to how the wine is made, meeting the wine maker, eating and drinking the local wine and produce. Rachel was a wonderful guide, loved spending time with her and learning about wine and Lyon. Thank you for a fabulous day!
Wonderful day in Beaujolais
Harpreet B,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour is GREAT! The views were stunning. Perfectly timed half-day tour. The vineyard was welcoming and the medieval town was picturesque. Raphael was extremely knowledgeable and a great guide. Highly recommend.
Great private wine...
Jessica B,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great private wine tastings too! Nice day. Beautiful scenic viewpoint stop. Easy travel and nice that it was 4 hours vs. 8
Wine tour
SiljeKaland O,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Perfect combination of sightseeing and wine tasting, nice host and a lovely female wine producer. It was perfect.
Much more than just a wine tasting
Jennifer R,
Apr 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00If you're on the fence about booking this private half-day tour—get off the fence and into the car. This experience blended the charm of the Beaujolais region with just the right amount of wine, history, and good old-fashioned hospitality. Our guide was a walking encyclopedia with a corkscrew—knowledgeable, funny, and full of local insights that brought the city and countryside to life. The city portion was a great intro, but the magic truly started once we headed into wine country. Rolling hills, charming villages, and vineyards that looked like they were pulled straight from a postcard. The wine tasting itself? We visited a small, family-owned estate where we were treated like old friends. No touristy gimmicks—just genuinely good wine. If you are wanting to hop for winery to winery, this isn't your tour. We only visited one winery and had a "picnic" with our tour operator and tasted 2 wines there.
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