Carte ancienne du Beaujolais

The Best Crus Ride: Northern Beaujolais - A private half-day guided tour by vintage Land Rover

4 hours

Discover the true terroir of Beaujolais and Burgundy with a passionate Insider on a private exclusive off-the-beaten-path day tour. Taste food & wine at private wineries. From 980€ for 1 to 3 people, 150€ per extra person


Set off on a unique journey through the wine-making hills of Northern Beaujolais, guided by a passionate local insider. You'll visit 2 hand-picked wineries, usually closed to the public, and taste exceptional crus that capture the essence of this renowned region.

1️⃣ Get on a train from Lyon – courtesy ticket provided, or add a door-to-door transfer at checkout. You can also arrange your own travel to meet us in Beaujolais.
2️⃣ Explore Northern Beaujolais in a vintage Land Rover over a half-day – a private guided half-day adventure through stunning landscapes and private domaines where we've secured exclusive access. 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 aim to cover about half of them in our half day together.
3️⃣ See the vineyards, taste many local wines & cheeses – meet the winemakers themselves and discover their craft for a unique insight into the new wines they are elaborating. Through our intimate knowledge of the area, we've selected unique, little known and exclusive locations and venues, and we'll also show you the unmissable. Our ride includes plenty of wine tastings and we can also arrange a special delivery service for any wine you might want to buy on the day and wish to ship back home.
4️⃣ Return to Lyon – by train (included) or optional car transfer.

🍷 🧀 🍇 🏰 We focus on what we love, which is typically food, wine, anecdotes, history, architecture, and landscapes. We'll go off-piste 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.

-------- About booking with us

🧑‍✈️ Your Insider

  • You will be driven and guided by your Insider, a passionate local eager to share their love of the region and its gems, letting you concentrate on enjoying every moment

🙋🏻 🧒👶 Children, Babies and Group size

  • Insurance mandates that all passengers must be counted regardless of age, but with us children under 3 years travel free of charge.
  • When booking, select the fare for the number of passengers over age 3. For example: 5 adults plus a 9-year-old and a 2-year-old would book a "group of 6" fare (the 2-year-old travels free). Maximum capacity for this tour is 7 people total, including all children and infants.
  • If your party counts more than 7 people, contact us for a custom Group Fare

🚆 The fare include a complimentary return train ride from Lyon

  • The train ride departs the very central Lyon Part-Dieu station and takes about 30 mins, and we provide you with tickets, timetable and directions. 
  • We think it's easier, often faster and generally more comfortable to get out of the city on a train, however we also offer a doorstep transfer option, see the extras at check-out.

💫 The Insiders Difference

All our rides are private and tailor-made, and we happily amend the itinerary to match your interests. So kick back, relax, and let us drive you to the best secret spots in Beaujolais!


What's included?
  • WiFi
  • Your dedicated chauffeur and vintage Land Rover, so you won't have to drink and drive!
  • Ample wine tastings along the way, with non-alcoholic beverages for non-drinkers and underage children, you will taste a minimum of 8 different wines
  • We'll stop in the middle of the vines and snack on local delicacies, typically cold cuts and cheese picked by us
  • Complimentary train tickets from Lyon, timetables and directions to meet with us in Beaujolais
Exclusions
    • Self-driving, our Insider will drive the car
    • Lunch after your ride, we can provide you with recommendations from simple lunch spots to gastronomic or 1 star Michelin restaurants
    Please note
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Infants must sit on your lap
    • WINE
      • The wineries will offer you the possibility to purchase wines and organise international shipment.
      • Non-alcoholic grape juice available for those who prefer it and children (no alcohol will be served to under 18 year olds).
    • CHILDREN AND INFANTS
      • Infant or child seats are not available on our rides. Our Land Rovers are classified as Collection Cars and as such are permitted to be driven in their original factory build which didn't include seatbelts or fixings.
      • Note that in accordance with French road laws, babies, infants and children each count as 1 passenger. 
    • GENERAL ACCESSIBILITY
      • No wheelchair ramp is available however we want to make everyone feel welcome so please let us know in advance of your access needs in the booking questionnaire.
      • Not recommended for people who don't like being driven around beautiful countryside in a vintage car.
    What to bring
      • We invite you to dress appropriately for the weather on the day, as we will spend a lot of time outside, even if it rains.
      • We recommend applying sunscreen year-round and strongly advise it from June to September. A hat for extra shade is also a great idea, remember, the sun makes the wine!

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