The Connoisseurs from Reims (Private Half day Tour)

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The Connoisseurs from Reims (Private Half day Tour)

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Earliest available date: September 14, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
2 - 6 guests
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Language
English, French
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Vegetarian, Private Experience
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 near Epernay, Capital of the Champagne vineyard.


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.

What You Get

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)

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Parc Naturel Regional de la Montagne de Reims (Pass By)

During the journey between Reims and Epernay, you will discover the "Montagne de Reims" and its superb forest to cross to reach the famous vineyards near Epernay, the Capital of the Champagne vineyards.
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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 !
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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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 the tour with explanations on the Champagne making process, visit of the presses, wineries and cellars. You will taste there 3 different Premier Cru Champagnes during a commented tasting*. *depending on the season and availability, this visit/tastings may take place in a village of the "Côte des Blancs" or in Aÿ-Champagne.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Cramant (Pass By)

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".
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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 day with other explanations on the Champagne making process, visit to the presses, wineries and cellars. You will taste 3 others 100% Grand Cru Champagnes of your choice 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. 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.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Avenue de Champagne (Pass By)

During the tour, we will cross another must-see Champagne UNESCO World Heritage Site, the "Avenue de Champagne" in Epernay, the Capital of the Champagne vineyard. 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.

Meeting & Pickup

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Viator gives you a list of pick ups, please check that your place is in the perimeter of 6kms (3.7 miles) around Reims.  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.
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Champagne-Ardenne
Champagne-Ardenne, Rond-Point de l'Europe, Marne Grand Est, France, FR, 51430
Reims Central Train Station
Reims Central Train Station, Marne Grand Est, France, FR, 51100
Reims Touristic Office
Reims Touristic Office, Rue Rockefeller, Marne Grand Est, France, FR, 51100
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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based on 5 reviews
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Champagne Tasting
March 26, 2026

Phenomenal experience. Isabelle is incredibly knowledgeable- and a delightful person. The trip was truly memorable and well going to repeat it!

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Amazing
October 26, 2023

Isabel was absolutely great. She was very understanding with our Australian language barrier but we all got it and enjoyed ourselves.

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Champagne all day!
August 21, 2022

Isabelle was an amazing guide for this beautiful region. Her knowledge and love of all things Champagne made our day so memorable. Would highly recommend!

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Top recommendation - must see
April 18, 2022

RECOMMENDATION Isabelle is a super nice and knowledgeable guide with incredible knowledge about the area, the people and the Champagne business! We learned so much about Champagne during this 3,5...read more

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Wonderful tour for the area
October 05, 2021

We had a lovely tour with Isabelle. We visited intersting small houses and drank excellent champagne. She also showed us very beautiful scenery. Strongly recommended!

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