About this tour
Explore Southern Burgundy's quiet corners in a vintage Land Rover driven by a local wine enthusiast who knows every backroad and producer worth visiting. Starting from Lyon (with train or private transfer included), you'll spend eight hours tasting at four small-scale vineyards and unexpected spots—a former winemaker's private cellar, perhaps a hilltop chapel or medieval ruin, maybe a goat cheese operation tucked into an old priory. Local charcuterie and cheese accompany tastings; lunch is included.
Highlights
- Four wine tastings at small producers and hidden vineyards
- Private cellar visit with Philippe, former winemaker and druid
- Medieval ruins, hilltop chapel, or artisan goat cheese farm stops
- Vintage Land Rover through backroads locals favour
- Local cold cuts and cheese paired with each tasting
- Train ticket or private transfer from Lyon included
What to expect
You'll begin your day either collected from Lyon or meeting your driver in Mâcon, then head into Burgundy's quieter landscape aboard a restored Land Rover. The journey focuses on quality over quantity—each of your four stops offers genuine conversation with winemakers rather than polished cellar tours. Between tastings, you'll visit one or two landmarks (your guide picks based on your interests), breaking up the wine with landscape and history. Lunch happens mid-tour with regional specialities. Expect gravel vineyard roads, small family operations, and a guide who treats wine as something to understand rather than collect.
Good to know
Adults only for wine tastings. Non-alcoholic alternatives provided. The tour accommodates wheelchairs and prams; infants must sit on a lap. Wear comfortable shoes for uneven vineyard ground. Bring sunscreen and a hat—you're outdoors most of the day.
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.