About this tour
A seven-to-eight-hour private guided tour of Beaune that weaves together the town's medieval past and viticultural present. Your official guide leads you through the Hospices' Gothic courtyards, then out to working vineyards where Burgundy's signature Pinot Noir and Chardonnay take root. You'll taste wines directly at producer cellars, learning how soil and season shape what ends up in your glass. Tailored to your pace and interests, this is as much about understanding winemaking as sightseeing.
Highlights
- Medieval Hospices with hand-painted roof tiles and vaulted halls
- Walk among Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyard parcels
- Taste wines at working cellars with proprietor insight
- Learn Burgundy terroir and vintage variation firsthand
- Private pacing—no coach groups or fixed schedule
- Wheelchair accessible throughout town and venues
What to expect
Your guide collects you and starts in Beaune's old town, where you'll spend time in the 15th-century Hospices—a former charity hospital with a striking courtyard and original pharmacy. You'll hear its architectural and social history without rushing. Then you head to the vineyards themselves, either walking rows or viewing them from accessible viewpoints, depending on your preference. The afternoon focuses on wine tastings at two or three small producers; these aren't tourist shops but working winemakers' cellars where your guide introduces you personally. You'll taste several vintages and learn how each reflects its year. The pace is unhurried, conversation-led.
Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes for vineyard walks, though flat alternatives exist. Bring a light jacket—cellars stay cool year-round. Tastings are modest pours; you're sampling, not drinking heavily. If you have mobility concerns or travel with young children, tell your guide beforehand so they can adjust routes and timing.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.