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Overview
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.
Operated by
Aÿ-Champagne Experience
Ratings & Reviews
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Outstanding, educational and fun tour w local guide
pascal_B, Jun 2026
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 Host, Jun 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!
Great experience
786chlo_t, Mar 2026
Excellent. It was perfect. We recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 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!
Great trip to Champagne!
Erik_S, Oct 2025
Great guide and a lovely trip around the countryside of Champagne. We learned a lot and had a great time!
Response from Host, Oct 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 !
Excellent experience
R9965EKrachelb, Sept 2025
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.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! 🌟 It was such a pleasure to guide you on a private tour and to share my passion for the Champagne region with you. I am delighted that you appreciated both the visit and the service during the booking process — our team always aims to make everything smooth and easy from start to finish. You were indeed very lucky to experience Champagne at harvest time, when the vineyards are full of life and the atmosphere is truly unique. I am so happy that this added an extra dimension to your journey. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot, and I would be very glad to welcome you again on your next trip to Champagne! Warm regards, Isabelle Private Champagne Tours | Local Expertise | Authentic Experiences
Itinerary
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 minutesHautvillers
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.
2 hoursCramant
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.
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.
1 hourAvenue 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.
Experience
Inclusions
- 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)
- Private passionate Guide/Chauffeur
- Pick up in the perimeter of 6kms (3.7 miles) around Epernay
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Guide Languages
English
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.