Explore Beaune's Medieval Heart : Private guided walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Discover Hôtel-Dieu des Hospices de Beaune
- Marvel at Notre Dame Collegiate Church
- Walk the historic medieval ramparts
- Hear captivating Burgundy legends & stories
- Optional tasting of celebrated Burgundy wines
Full description
Discover the historic center of Beaune on a private guided walking tour led by an expert local guide. Follow cobbled streets through Burgundy’s wine capital, where medieval architecture, long-standing trade traditions, and traces of the town’s ducal past shape every corner.
See the celebrated Hôtel-Dieu Hospices de Beaune, a defining landmark of the city, then admire the tapestries of the Notre-Dame Collegiate Church. Walk alongside Beaune’s centuries-old ramparts as your guide shares local stories that connect the town’s heritage with Burgundy’s renowned wine culture.
An optional wine tasting in a traditional cellar offers the opportunity to sample Burgundy reds and whites while learning more about the region’s celebrated vineyards and wine trade. This private experience is ideal for travelers seeking a focused introduction to Beaune’s history, architecture, and wine heritage.
Private Walking Tour of Beaune’s Historic Center
Discover Beaune on a private guided walking tour led by an expert local guide. As you follow the town’s cobbled streets, learn how its medieval past, ducal connections, and influential wine trade shaped this distinctive center of Burgundy.
Hôtel-Dieu Hospices de Beaune
See the iconic Hôtel-Dieu Hospices de Beaune, one of the city’s defining historic landmarks. Its presence reflects Beaune’s enduring cultural identity and provides a focal point for understanding the town’s architectural and civic heritage.
Notre-Dame and Beaune’s Medieval Ramparts
Admire the tapestries of the Notre-Dame Collegiate Church and walk alongside Beaune’s centuries-old ramparts. These landmarks reveal the texture of the medieval town, from its religious heritage to the fortifications that once defined its boundaries.
Burgundy Wine Heritage and Optional Cellar Tasting
Hear local anecdotes that connect Beaune’s history with Burgundy’s storied wine trade. An optional wine tasting in a traditional cellar offers the chance to sample Burgundy reds and whites while gaining further insight into the region’s celebrated wine culture.
Included / Excluded
- Licensed English-speaking local guide
- Guided tour of Beaune’s medieval highlights
- Visit to Notre Dame Collegiate Church
- Meals and drinks (lunch)
- Personal travel insurance, expenses
- Gratuities for the guide
Itinerary
Beaune Historic Center – Cobblestones and Wine Heritage
Explore Beaune’s medieval center on foot with an expert local guide. Follow cobbled streets while discovering the town’s ducal past and the wine trade that has long shaped Burgundy’s cultural identity.
Hôtel-Dieu Hospices de Beaune – A Defining Landmark
See the Hôtel-Dieu Hospices de Beaune, one of the city’s most recognizable historic landmarks. Your guide places this important site within Beaune’s architectural and civic heritage.
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private guided walking tour in Beaune.
- An expert local licensed guide leads the tour.
- The itinerary explores Beaune’s historic center.
- The route follows Beaune’s centuries-old ramparts.
- Learn about Beaune’s ducal past and wine trade.
Know before you go
- Expect to walk along cobbled streets in Beaune’s historic center.
- The tour includes medieval architecture and historic landmarks.
- See the tapestries of Notre-Dame Collegiate Church.
- The Hôtel-Dieu is a defining landmark of Beaune.
- The optional tasting features Burgundy red and white wines.
Cancellation policy
We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: Up to 30 days before the service, 100% refund From less than 30 days to 15 days before the service, 20% fee From 14 days to 4 days before the service, 50% fee From 3 days before the service, 100% fee
Reviews
Our group had a great time with Thierry our guide! He was super knowledgeable about the region and the wine and so funny and personable. 10/10 would recommend and do again!
This was a fantastic day. Our guide Dulce was fun, friendly, and had wonderful recommendations for our time in Saint-Emilion and in Bordeaux. The châteaus we visited were stunning, each in it's own unique way, and the time in Saint-Émilion was perfect. So well organized and not at all fussy. Highly recommend.
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Additional information
This private guided walking tour is well suited to history lovers and food and wine enthusiasts who want to explore Beaune’s medieval center with an expert local guide. It appeals to travelers interested in cobbled streets, historic ramparts, the Hôtel-Dieu Hospices de Beaune, and the tapestries of Notre-Dame Collegiate Church, as well as those who wish to add an optional tasting of Burgundy red and white wines in a traditional cellar.