Private Tour
The Must-sees 3h30 from Epernay (Private Half day Champagne Tour)
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Near Epernay, Capital of the Champagne vineyard, discover the most famous Grand Cru/Premier Cru vineyards and villages of the historic hillsides of Champagne listed as World Heritage Site by Unesco in the Marne Valley, predominantly planted with Pinot Noir.
In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, guided tour of the church of Dom Pérignon and the vineyard.
Discovery of the famous village and Grand cru vineyard of Aÿ-Champagne.
Visit the production site of a family of independent producer/grower followed by a commented tasting of a selection of 3 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru, as well as the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs during additional tastings.
Pause at the most beautiful viewpoints of Champagne in the heart of the vineyards and gain more understanding of vineyard management.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Visits and tastings of 3 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru
Additional tastings of the 3 essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs (Ratafia, Fine, Marc)
Private passionate Guide/chauffeur
Pick up in the perimeter of 6kms (3.7 miles) around Epernay
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Avenue de Champagne
Discover the famous "Avenue de Champagne" a must-see Champagne UNESCO World Heritage Site in Epernay, the Capital of the Champagne vineyard. This Avenue is considered as "the most expensive Avenue in the world" with its prestigious Champagne houses, its mansions and its 100 kilometers of cellars which hide 200 million bottles. A commented passage in Avenue de Champagne is planned to explain the history of its superb mansions and production buildings belonging for centuries to the Champagne Houses like Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouët, Pol Roger, etc.
Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, enjoy a private tour of the Church where the grave of Dom Pérignon, known as the spiritual father of Champagne, is. We will tell you his story and you will finally know whether or not he is the inventor of Champagne !
Options
The Must-sees (morning tour)
Pickup included
The Must-sees (afternoon tour)
Pickup included
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Can only confirm: must see experience!
Ana M,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience. Philippe has been an outstanding and very knowledgeable guide. He absolutely made our day, showing us the lovely surroundings of Épernay and immersing ourselves into the champagne history and tradition.
A great tour that gives you a little bit of everything
jeanetten783,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our lovely guide Marine took us on a well planned tour with stunning views and kept us entertained during the drive with great info about the history of champagne and places we passed by. The tasting was amazing and fun with excellent champagne!
Beautiful and Comfortable
Alia J,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Beautiful and incredibly informative. The vehicle was clean and comfortable. The tour was absolutely lovely. That said, we stopped at one champagne house for a tasting. Four hours and one tasting was a little disappointing, not quite enough champagne in Champagne for our family!
Must See + *****
pedrol243,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent introduction to the world of Champagne wines. Isabelle, from Ay, was a lovely guide. Highly recommended.
Wonderful
Mishara2006,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing. Our guide, Isabelle, was wonderful. She was very patient, as we were late. She explained everything with detail, drove us around and showed was some incredible locations. Highly recommended.
Nina was extremely...
Bruce D,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nina was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Here wine and grape knowledgeable were excellent and took us to some amazing scenic spots.
Cheers to this tour!
4dawgswoof,
Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful introduction to Epernay and the champagne region. We cut this tour a little close having arrived at CDG airport at 10a on 17May, picked up our rental car and drove 90 minutes to Epernay for our 2p private tour. Our guide (unfortunately forgot his name) was very passionate and informative of the area and the process of making champagne. Our first stop was at Jean Milan, where we saw their caves and learned the making process with a very extensive tasting experience, so great that we bought a case to ship home. He then took us on a drive through the countryside to Oger and another house, followed with a visit to Hautville and Dom Perignon’s grave within the church. Finally, he took us to a park overlooking the beautiful Marne river valley for tastings of the three aperitifs used to make or are by-products of making champagne. Cheers to the guide in this tour!
Highly recommend
kimbrlyj,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous tour of the Champagne region. Lucy was a wonderful tour guide and extremely knowledgeable about the region. I also liked how we visited a small producer for the champagne tasting, it made the experience special.
This tour was very...
Nancy E,
May 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was very informative and fun. Our guide, Victoria was a pleasure to listen to and spend the day with. She did a fantastic job.
Perfect day tour.
Sally C,
Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The day was perfect. Our guide Lucie was knowledgeable and comfortable with our group. The family winery was intimate and the tastings were generous. The drive through several villages gave a real feel for the region.
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