About this tour
An eight-hour private tour through Burgundy's wine country, based in Beaune. Start at the Hospices de Beaune to explore its gothic architecture and regional wine history, then settle into a long lunch showcasing local cooking and produce. The afternoon takes you behind the cellar doors at two established wineries where you'll taste alongside winemakers and learn the craft that built Burgundy's reputation. Your guide handles transport by air-conditioned minivan, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Highlights
- Gothic Hospices de Beaune: architecture and wine heritage
- Regional lunch featuring Burgundy specialties
- Two winery tastings with insider knowledge
- Private minivan transport and expert local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Beaune or Dijon
- Access to working cellars and winemaking techniques
What to expect
You'll begin at the Hospices, a 15th-century hospital complex whose wine auctions and architecture tell Burgundy's story. After exploring its rooms and courtyards, you move to lunch at a local restaurant where the chef sources from regional producers—expect classics done well rather than haute cuisine. The afternoon shifts to two working wineries. At each, a winemaker or cellar manager walks you through their vineyard philosophy and current vintage. Tastings are tasting-room style, not a blitz; you spend real time with the wines. Plan to be on your feet, climbing cellar stairs and standing during tastings.
Good to know
Drinks during lunch are separate. Wear comfortable walking shoes and layers—cellars stay cool year-round. Two-person minimum; if numbers drop, you may be offered another date or full refund. Pregnant travellers should skip this due to cellar conditions. Dietary needs must be flagged at booking.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.