The comparison at a glance
| Offer | Duration | Price "from" | What is included | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgundy wine region tour with tastings (Blue Fox Travel) | About 12 h | About $264 (about 4.7) | Air-conditioned transport, driver-guide, entrance fees, more than 10 wines tasted, 8 people maximum | Our first choice | See |
| Private day, red and white Burgundy wines (Clewel Travel) | Full day | About $669 per person (5.0 from 4 reviews) | Private day, tastings of red and white Burgundy | Couples or small groups, free pace | See |
Our first choice: the small-group tour
This day leaves Paris and returns around 8 pm, depending on traffic. The listing mentions air-conditioned transport, a driver-guide, entrance fees and the tasting of more than ten wines, for a maximum of eight people. Reviews mostly praise the guide and the driving. The rating is around 4.7 to 4.8 out of 5, but the number of reviews shown varies from page to page (94 to 132): take it as an order of magnitude. The price reads around $264 to $273 depending on the page. Meals are not in the list of inclusions: check the listing before booking.
A private day to set your own pace
This private day shows 5.0 out of 5, but from only 4 reviews: encouraging, not proven. The price is about $669 per person. It is the option for talking wine at your own pace, at several times the budget of the small group.
Other options we found
- 14-hour chauffeur day from Paris: a "Paris VIP" listing exists, but it has a single review (5.0) and we could not read its price: compare with care.
- Day starting in Beaune: a small-group vineyard day (4.9 from 12 reviews) starts in the Beaune area, not Paris. You need to get there yourself (see below); price not recorded.
Getting there on your own (train)
- There is no direct TGV from Paris to Beaune: take the TGV from Gare de Lyon to Dijon (about 1 h 36 according to Rome2rio), then a regional TER to Beaune (about 18 min). The SNCF timetables we saw show 2 h 16 to 2 h 39 from Paris to Beaune with a change, but they vary by date: check sncf-connect.com.
- Once there, a wine day needs an organised visit or a driver, since you should not drive after tasting. By train, the wine road works better over two days with a night in Beaune.
- For the station, see Paris train stations.
What is not included and the pitfalls
- Long day: about 12 hours including several hours on the road, back around 8 pm.
- Lunch: often at your expense; read the listing.
- Dates: check departure days and the guide's language on the listing for your date.
What you taste
Burgundy is divided into slopes: the Côte de Nuits, known for its reds, and the Côte de Beaune, known for its whites. Beaune is home to the Hôtel-Dieu with its glazed-tile roofs. To learn about wine before you leave, see the Wine Museum in Paris.
Which offer to choose?
- First time, one day, reasonable budget: the small-group tour.
- Special occasion or couple: the private day.
- You have two days: train to Dijon, a night in Beaune, estates the next day.
- You prefer champagne: see our Champagne day trip comparison.
- You want to taste without leaving Paris: see our cooking class comparison or food tours.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you do Burgundy in a day from Paris? Yes, on an organised tour: allow about 12 hours, back around 8 pm depending on traffic.
- Do you need to speak French? The listings cited are offered in English; check the guide's language on the listing for your date.
- How many wines do you taste? The small-group listing mentions more than ten.
- When to go? Departure dates are on each listing: pick them when you book.
