6 Burgundy Tours Worth the Morning

1.Burgundy Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Beaune

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 674 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $253Our pick

Ride from Beaune through Burgundy’s vineyard villages, with a transfer to the hilltop start, cellar tasting at Domaine Famille Picard, lunch near Puligny-Montrachet, and a final tasting around Pommard, Volnay, or Meursault. Guides including Eric, Valentine, Theo, and Paul lead the day. E-bikes cost extra.

“A lovely ride through the Burgundy vineyards. Theo was an excellent guide with a very good knowledge of the area and the wine. Highly recommended.”

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2.La Cave du Palais Burgundy Wine Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 400 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64

Meet guides such as Antoine, Prune, Leo, or Robin in Dijon’s atmospheric La Cave du Palais. Over 90 minutes, taste six Burgundy wines, from regional bottles to Grand Cru, while learning how soil, place, climate, and aging shape each glass.

“This was an amazing experience - our host was super knowledgeable and fun, and was able to share a huge amount of insight and info. Got a lot more out of it than we were expecting!”

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3.Small-Group Full-Day Tour of Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune Vineyards and Beaune Historical District

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $161

Travel from Dijon in a minivan for two tastings of Burgundy wines, including Premier Cru bottles, scenic stops through famous vineyard villages, and free time in Beaune. Guides such as Max, Stefan, Alex, and Anne have led this English and French experience, limited to eight people.

“This was an excellent way to experience the Burgundy wine region. Thomas was a fun guide and has an insane knowledge of wine. I had little knowledge of French wine and I learned a lot on the tour and now we have some keepsake bottles that we look forward to opening on a special occasion. Take this tour!”

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4.Wine Tasting at Château de Pommard

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 277 reviews · from $34

Spend one hour at Château de Pommard learning how Burgundy’s soils, climate, and vineyard rankings shape wine. You’ll taste four wines from Château de Pommard and Famille Carabello-Baum, explore the Clos Marey-Monge vineyard, and enjoy the French gardens. Cellar access is closed during renovation.

“Staff really kind, professional and prepared. Amazing château and very well maintained vineyard. Thanks for the experience!”

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5.Maison Champy Guided Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 213 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29Best value

In central Beaune, a French- or English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Danielo, or Pauline leads you through Maison Champy, Burgundy’s first wine estate, founded in 1720. See its 15th-century cellars, learn how Burgundy wine is classified, and taste five estate wines, including a Premier Cru or Grand Cru option.

“Had a great time. Daniel was very knowledgeable and a great guide!”

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6.Full-Day Bicycle and Wine Tour in Burgundy

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 7 hours · from $250

Spend seven hours cycling 24 kilometers through Burgundy’s vineyards and villages with a local guide such as Valentin, Theo, or Eric. Visit Château de la Rochepot, taste wines in Chassagne-Montrachet and Pommard, enjoy lunch in the hills, and learn how soil and grape varieties shape Burgundy wine.

“Amazing amazing amazing! This really has been the highlight of our trip to France so far. Our guide Valentine was so knowledgeable, lots of fun but looking out for our safety as well. We saw all of these tiny villages where winemakers abound. You can’t describe it in words - go on the trip to find out!!”

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