France · CHAMPAGNE TOURS
Good champagne tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Champagne from Reims with six tastings, Hautvillers, Dom Pérignon’s church, and two welcoming family-run wineries.
“The tour was amazing! Etienne was kind and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the tour and will book it again when I come back to Champagne.”
Review of Reims' small-group Champagne tour, with six tastings, family growers, Hautvillers, transport, price, and practical booking tips.
“Very great tour of local champagne makers! Our tour guide Gerome was excellent and taught us everything about the region and how champagne is made!”
Review of Reims’ four-hour Champagne tour, with two family wineries, six tastings, expert guides, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Our guide, Anne, was hugely knowledgeable about the growing and harvesting of the grapes, technical aspects of the champagne making process, and the region and its economy in general. We toured in a nice minivan with 2 other couples and the atmosphere was very relaxed. Staff at the vineyards gave us a warm welcome and shared their stories too.”
Visit two family-run Champagne producers near Reims, taste six Champagnes, and explore Hautvillers on this intimate half-day tour.
“We enjoyed our time on this tour which included stops at two local champagne houses. A fun way to spend the afternoon.”
Review of a Reims Champagne day trip with three family wineries, nine tastings, lunch in Epernay, and practical train advice.
“Our guide, Radames, was excellent! So friendly and so full of knowledge about making champagne and the champagne region itself. Very comfortable transport too.”
Review of a Reims Champagne tour with small wineries, five tastings, lunch, Hautvillers, and practical tips on value, timing, and comfort.
“Great experience of the wineries in the Champagne Valley ! Out tour Gude Julie really made it a great day !”
Review of Reims’ small-group Champagne tour, with three family growers, nine tastings, lunch, Epernay, and practical booking advice.
“Xavier was an excellent tour guide with a fantastic personality and vast knowledge of all things relating to Champagne. His patience and understanding with his 7 English speaking guests was commendable. It was wonderful meeting people from different walks of life and listening to each other’s stories while enjoying a beautiful 3 course meal at ‘Why Not’. Thank you for making our time in Reims and Epernay so memorable. Anita & Greg from Brisbane, Australia”
Review of a Reims Champagne tour with Mumm cellars, family wineries, Hautvillers, seven tastings, and a generous regional lunch.
“Our guide, Thomas, was excellent and we had a wonderful time with our group seeing spots we would have never made it to.”
Review of a Reims Champagne day trip with three family estates, nine tastings, Hautvillers, Épernay, lunch, and practical travel tips.
“The tour guide was welcoming, fun, and very knowledgeable. The Champagne region was beautiful and the tour was a lot of fun!”
Ride Champagne’s UNESCO vineyards by e-bike, visit Hautvillers, and enjoy a cellar tasting and regional lunch at a family-run domaine.
“Easy booking, smooth collection & drop off process & great value for money. Perfect small group size of 8 for this type of cycle tour. Route was perfect for an e-bike, about 24km through good farmlands with very short parts on village roads. Our guide, Xavier/ Zavier, was outstanding, giving a good overview of the cycle route & use of the e-bikes, sharing a mountain of interesting information on the growing of the grapes & producing the local champagnes, adding plenty of history to give our group a memorable, all rounded experience. It was rounded off with a superb, wholesome lunch & very good wine tastings at Le Clos Corbier…”
Visit two family-run Champagne houses near Reims, taste six wines, explore the vineyards, and learn how Champagne is made in a small group.
“We were collected on time, transported in comfort and had an incredibly knowledgeable guide. The independent champagne houses were welcoming and the glasses generous”
Explore Aÿ and Hautvillers from Épernay in a vintage Renault, with vineyard views, Champagne tasting, and optional sabrage.
“Great tour with a lovely guide, whose name unfortunately I didn’t get. Our guide presented the tour seamlessly in French & English for our mixed group. She was very informative and clearly loves what she does. The little vintage Renault was fun and the drive around the area with the stops in the vineyards was excellent. We left knowing a lot more than when we started.”
Review of a small-group Reims Champagne tour with Veuve Clicquot, cathedral visit, vineyard drive, lunch, and family-grower tasting.
“What an amazing day. If you are lucky enough to have Pierre, rest assured your trip will be perfectly curated. It was clear everyone at our vineyards and wineries also loved Pierre! We were treated well and enjoyed many little surprises too! Pierre's knowledge of the region made the day even more enjoyable. I highly recommend the trip!”
Explore Champagne near Épernay with six tastings, a family grower, Dom Pérignon’s tomb, Grand Cru villages, and scenic vineyard views.
“Exceptional Champagne Tour with Isabelle in Épernay Our champagne tour in Épernay was an unforgettable experience, thanks to our incredible guide, Isabelle. From the moment we met her, it was clear that she was not only knowledgeable but also deeply passionate about the art of champagne-making. Isabelle masterfully combined history, storytelling, and humor, making every moment of the tour engaging and insightful. She effortlessly explained the intricate champagne-making process, from the vineyards to the cellars, in a way that was both educational and enjoyable. Her deep understanding of the region, its traditions, and its producers added an extra layer of appreciation to our visit. What tru...”
Ride a vintage van from Épernay through Champagne villages and vineyards, then visit a family cellar for three tastings.
“A very friendly and informative tour conducted in a comfortable 50 year old vehicle. The comprehensive tour included visits to a vineyard where, wine machinery museum, production facility, followed up with the usual tasting experience The only detracting part was that with 1 French speaking person sharing with 4 English speakers, every conversation throughout the trip was provided in both languages”
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