The Connoisseurs from Epernay (Private Half day Champagne Tour)

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4.8

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Recommended by 95% travellers

95% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.8 (63)

Recommended by 95% travellers

Earliest Date Available: September 17, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Epernay

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 6 guests

Language

English, French

Location

Epernay

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 6 guests

Language

English, French

Why travelers loved this

4.8

•63 reviews

US$335.50 per guest

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Adult x2

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Earliest Date Available: September 17, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

Why book with byFood?

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Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

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Near Epernay, Capital of the Champagne vineyard, discovery of the "Côte des Blancs" Grand Cru and the famous village and vineyard of Hautvillers in the historic hillsides of the Marne Valley listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, guided tour of the church of Dom Pérignon and the vineyard. Pause at the most beautiful viewpoint of Champagne in the heart of the vineyard with explanations of viticulture management. Visit the production sites of two families of independent producers/growers followed by commented tastings of a selection of 6 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru, as well as the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs during additional tastings. Discovery tour of the "Côte des Blancs", famous area for its Grand Cru Chardonnay 100% Blanc de Blancs. Commented passage through the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, called "the most expensive Avenue in the World" with its 200 million bottles in the cellars.

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Visits and tastings of 6 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

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

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 !

In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, enjoy a private tour of the Church where t…

1 hour 30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Hautvillers

In Hautvillers, we will also stop in the historical hillsides of Champagne listed as Word Heritage Site by Unesco to enjoy the most magnificent panorama of Champagne overlooking the Marne Valley, the place where Dom Pérignon carried out his experiments in winemaking. It is the ideal place in the heart of the vineyards to take unforgettable photos of you and this breathtaking landscape. We will visit the first of the 2 families of independent producers/growers that you will discover during your tour with explanations on the Champagne making process, visit of the presses, wineries and cellars. You will taste there, during a commented tasting, 3 different GrandCru/Premier Cru Champagnes*. *depending on the season and availability, this visit/tastings may take place in a village of the "Côte des Blancs" or in Aÿ-Champagne.

In Hautvillers, we will also stop in the historical hillsides of Champagne listed as Word Heritage S…

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Cramant

During your discovery tour in the "Côte des Blancs", we will go through Cramant which is one of the famous villages Grand cru located south of Epernay. This area in Champagne is called the "Kingdom of Chardonnay Grand Cru". We will also pass through other famous villages such as Chouilly and Avize, in front of the largest champagne bottles factory and near the famous "Chateau de Saran", the ultra private property where the luxury LVMH group (who owns Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Krug ...) receives its biggest customers and VIPs as well as the "Montaigu site" dedicated to the champagne making of Moët & Chandon.

During your discovery tour in the "Côte des Blancs", we will go through Cramant which is one of the…

1 hour 30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Oger

Oger is another renowned Grand Cru village in "Côte des Blancs" with the famous "Blanc de Blancs" 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru. This is where we will visit one of the 2 families of independent producers/growers of the tour with other explanations on the Champagne making process, visit to the presses, wineries and cellars. You will taste 3 100% Grand Cru Champagnes with tasting advice to discover the different "Blanc de Blancs" such as natural Champagne without dosage, extra brut, from old vines, vintage or even aged in oak barrels.

Oger is another renowned Grand Cru village in "Côte des Blancs" with the famous "Blanc de Blancs" 10…

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Avenue de Champagne

We will cross in Epernay, the Capital of the Champagne vineyard, the "Avenue de Champagne" , a must-see Champagne UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is considered "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 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.

We will cross in Epernay, the Capital of the Champagne vineyard, the "Avenue de Champagne" , a must-…

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Pickup Details

Viator gives you a list of pick ups, please check that your place is in the perimeter of 6kms (3.7 miles) around Epernay (Reims is a 40-minute drive away and not within this radius. You'll need to come and join us by taxi, car, or train in Epernay). If it is not, we will not be able to pick you up at this place. In case of any doubt, you can contact us before to book. Depending on the weather/season and the number of people in your group, we will choose the most suitable vehicle from our fleet of different cars : Electric E-Mehari Jeep car, Premium Van and Minivans. Our Electric red E-Meharis are crossovers, if you have difficulty getting into slightly raised vehicles tell us.

Meeting Point

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Gare d'Épernay

Gare d'Épernay, Place de la Gare, Marne Grand Est, France, FR, 51200

Office de Tourisme d'Epernay en Champagne

Office de Tourisme d'Epernay en Champagne, Avenue de Champagne, Marne Grand Est, France, FR, 51200

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Alyssa_KSeptember 2026 • Viator

This was an amazing...

This was an amazing experience! We had such a great time with Maelle. She was one of the best guides we have had. She was very personable, very knowledgeable about the champagnes and champagne making process, and we learned a lot and had a lot of fun. She takes you to two smaller, independent wineries which is exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend!

Response from ViatorSeptember 10, 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience with us during your private half-day tour (The Connoisseurs). We take great pride in selecting the very best guides for our experiences, and our entire team is passionate about sharing their knowledge, personality, and love for Champagne with our guests. We are so happy that you enjoyed discovering the Champagne-making process while having fun along the way! Introducing our guests to smaller, independent family-owned Champagne producers is something that is very important to us, so we’re especially pleased that this was exactly what you were looking for. Thank you again for your highly recommended feedback, and we hope to welcome you back to Champagne for another unforgettable experience! 🥂✨

jennifercC1156LAAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Exceptional tour and experience

Philippe was a fabulous guide on this tour. He was knowledgeable, very friendly and helpful. He showed us a couple of small artisan champagne houses, which was excellent to see and we finished up visiting Dom Perignon’s resting place. The whole half day was beyond expectation and I would thoroughly recommend Philippe to friends and family.

Response from ViatorAugust 05, 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your half-day private Champagne experience ( The Connoisseurs) and that our guide made the tour both informative, friendly, and memorable. It is a pleasure to know that you appreciated discovering the small family-owned Champagne wineries and visiting Dom Pérignon’s resting place. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable experience in Champagne! 🥂

pascal_BJune 2026 • Viator

Outstanding, educational and fun tour w local guide

Outstanding, educational and fun tour.... we learned about the nomenclature, process, denominations, and history of champagne with a fun local guide. The two tastings offered novel small production vineyards with s broad array of different champagne. Highly recommend.

Response from ViatorJune 25, 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Pascal. It was a real pleasure to welcome you on our private “Les Connaisseurs” experience. From hotel pick-up to drop-off, our aim is to offer a seamless and fully personalized journey through Champagne. We are delighted that you enjoyed discovering the history, traditions, and craftsmanship behind Champagne, as well as the opportunity to explore carefully selected small producers and their distinctive cuvées. Sharing this experience with just the two of you allowed for meaningful discussions, flexibility, and a deeper immersion into the region we love. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Champagne again soon!

786chlo_tMarch 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great experience

Excellent. It was perfect. We recommend.

Response from ViatorMarch 29, 2026

Thank you very much for your 5-star review! We’re delighted you experienced our private “The Connoisseurs” tour from Épernay. Designed for a more immersive and refined discovery of Champagne, it’s a pleasure to know you had such a great time. We look forward to welcoming you again!

Erik_SOctober 2025 • Viator

Great trip to Champagne!

Great guide and a lovely trip around the countryside of Champagne. We learned a lot and had a great time!

Response from ViatorOctober 13, 2025

It was a real pleasure welcoming you and sharing my passion for Champagne with you. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful countryside and that you learned a lot during the tour. I truly appreciate your kind feedback and hope to have the pleasure of seeing you again for another sparkling experience in Champagne !