The Connoisseurs from Epernay

Embark on a private tour of Epernay and uncover the secrets of Champagne. Explore Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, historic villages, and iconic landmarks while indulging in tastings of exquisite champagnes.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers - In Hautvillers, a village known as the “Cradle of Champagne,” enjoy a private tour of the Church where Dom Pérignon, the spiritual father of Champagne, is buried.
    We will share his story and reveal whether he truly invented Champagne!
  • Hautvillers - In Hautvillers, we will also visit the historic hillsides…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Visits and tastings of 6 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru
  • Additional tastings of the 3 essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs (Ratafia, Fine, Marc)
  • Pick up in the perimeter of 6kms (3.7 miles) around Epernay
  • Private passionate Guide/Chauffeur
Additional Information

Near Epernay, the heart of the Champagne vineyard, explore the “Côte des Blancs” Grand Cru and the renowned village and vineyard of Hautvillers, located in the historic hillsides of the Marne Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In Hautvillers, known as the “Cradle of Champagne,” enjoy a guided tour of Dom Pérignon’s church and the surrounding vineyard….

Location
Office de Tourisme d'Epernay en Champagne
Avenue de Champagne
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Erik_s
Oct 12, 2025
Great trip to Champagne! - Great guide and a lovely trip around the countryside of Champagne. We learned a lot and had a great time!
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R9965ekrachelb
Sep 28, 2025
Excellent experience - Really great experience on a private tour. Our guide Isabelle was really knowledgeable and shared her passion for the region with us as she took us around. Great customer service too when booking and all our questions were answered promptly which helped us decide which tour to book. We were lucky enough to be there at harvest time which added an extra dimension to the tour. Highly recommend.
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Danda1829go
Sep 24, 2025
Best tour with Philippe - Fantastic luck with Philippe! His local knowledge as well as champagne skills were really appreciated by everyone in the group as much as his mood. The hours just flew by and we might as well have continued all evening :) During the tour we stopped for tasting at Jean Milan and Voirin-Jumel. We also visited Dom Perignon church and finished on a hill where we enjoyed the view as well as Philippe's surprises in the form of Ratafia and other drinks.
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Olivierd2914
Sep 21, 2025
Unique and fun experience! - Isabelle is an amazing women, full off energy, knowledge and enthousiasm!! Must do if you want to go to the most Beautiful places of the Champagne region.
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863evar
Sep 7, 2025
Perfect immersion in the world of champagne - Marine made us have a great time. She knows her subject perfectly and knows how to convey her passion with clarity and enthusiasm. The tasting was a real pleasure and perfectly completed this immersion in the world of champagne. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to combine culture, pleasure and authenticity!
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Caroline
Aug 12, 2025
Private tour 1/2 day - We highly recommend this champagne tour. The host Marine was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The tour tells you everything you need to know about champagne and the region. The degustation was excellent and from small champagne producers, which is lovely. We got picked up from the hotel and driven back where we asked. It is totally worth doing. 🍾👍🏼😊
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Pioneer244745
Aug 8, 2025
Fantastic experience! - Fantastic experience! We had an unforgettable afternoon. Learned a lot about champagne, the surroundings,... Tasted nice champagnes. Very nice that something was provided for our daughter of 5 years. That way she didn't have to be bored. Thank you Philippe for sharing your expertise with us.
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Travel33881119665
Aug 4, 2025
Champagne tasting - Super enthusiastic business manager. Tasty and affordable champagne. Man listened to our story too. Made a lot of effort to speak English, even though I prefer a tour in French.
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Lukega2081fw
Jun 17, 2025
Exceptional private tour experience - My husband and I had an absolutely fabulous afternoon with the lovely Isabelle, who patiently took us on a wonderful tour and tasting of the very best Grand Cru boutique champagne houses. We were treated to behind the scenes champagne production techniques - both traditional and modern - and educated on the different methods, champagne varieties, sub-regions and qualities. We also got a wonderful history lesson on key houses. Isabelle’s new, electric VW ID Buzz was luxurious and comfortable to tour the region in. Sue was extremely accessible and thoughtful in her explanations throughout the afternoon too. Before this experience we thought we were moderately knowledgeable about our champagne but thanks to Isabelle we both now know exactly what type of champagnes we like, why (methods and specific aging techniques) and the specific sub-regions. We’ll be buying and drinking much smarter now. We highly recommend a private tour experience - it’s worth it!
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Suzanna_l
Jul 9, 2025
More heart - The places we saw were good, a little more to be desired around the visits, a little more enthusiasm and more generous tasting
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).