Where to drink · EPERNAY
The 9 best epernay drinks tours you can book today, with what each one pours, how long it runs and what it costs a head. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Join an English-speaking guide such as Chloe, Étienne, Anne, or Jérôme for a 4.5-hour tour from Reims. Visit Hautvillers, see Dom Pérignon’s burial place, tour two small Champagne producers, and taste six Champagnes in a group limited to eight people.
“A brilliant day out visiting family-run wineries and finding out all about the process of making champagne. Etienne, our guide, was fantastic!”
Travel from Épernay in a small Estafette Alouette Renault with an English or French guide. Visit Aÿ and Hautvillers, stop for vineyard views, learn how Champagne is made, then taste among the vines. Sabrage costs an extra €15 per person.
“Interesting transport took us away from Epernay and into the vineyards. We had already visited one of the villages but we saw different things that were pointed out to us. Great experience to taste Champagne in amoungst the vines. Small group of just 7. I was with my 19 year old daughter who also loved the experience.”
Spend three and a half hours with an English-speaking guide such as Philippe, Victoria, or Isabelle, visiting Hautvillers, the Côte des Blancs, and a family-run grower. Taste three Grand Cru or Premier Cru Champagnes plus Ratafia, Fine de la Marne, and Marc de Champagne.
“Our tour was fantastic! Nina was so knowledgeable and made for the most lovely afternoon. We felt so lucky to have her expertise while showing us around. Gorgeous views, great information, and yummy champagne!”
Travel from Épernay in a small group of up to seven, passing grand Champagne houses on Avenue de Champagne before visiting Aÿ-Champagne vineyards and a family producer in Oger. Your guide explains the vines and cellar work, followed by three Champagne tastings at one estate.
“Fabulous tour. Small group. Off the beaten track, visit small villages and smaller champagne house. Friendly and knowledgeable guide.”
Join Nicolas for a private 2.5-hour Jeep tour from Epernay. Ride through vineyard lanes in a restored 1944 vehicle, learn how Champagne is made from vine to cellar, and taste a bottle from a small producer at a fine viewpoint. Pickup and return are included.
“Fun, informative and a very skilled and friendly guide. We are so happy with our experience and highly recommend it.”
Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Champagne with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Martin, Angelique, or Henry. Visit Moët & Chandon, taste at a family estate, eat a Champagne-paired lunch, and see Hautvillers, home of Dom Pérignon.
“This was the best of days 4 of us joined a small party of 8 with our guide Henry who was absolutely fantastic we had 10 tastings in total and some memorable and very interesting visits we all came away totally pleased with the whole experience a great day which we would all highly recommend 10 out of 10, 5 stars top marks all round”
From Épernay, Ghislain guides you to Hautvillers, vineyard viewpoints, and Champagne Munoz Bruneau in a seven-seat Volkswagen minivan. Expect clear explanations of grape growing and bottle production, a family-estate visit, and three tastings in four relaxed hours.
“If you're looking for an unforgettable experience in the Champagne region, this tour is an absolute must! From start to finish, it felt like spending time with family—warm, intimate, and incredibly personal. Our guide was not only deeply knowledgeable about Champagne and the region’s rich history but also incredibly flexible, tailoring the experience to our interests. Every stop was well thought out, from charming family-run wineries to hidden gems we would never have found on our own. The attention to detail, storytelling, and passion made the day both informative and fun. Highly recommended for anyone wanting an authentic and immersive Champagne experience!”
At Champagne Harlin Père & Fils in Mareuil-le-Port, your French- or English-speaking guide leads you through the winery and cellar before pouring three champagnes and one ratafia champenois. You’ll learn how terroir, climate, and biodiversity shape each bottle.
“J’ai adoré cette visite guidée et la dégustation qui a suivi. Je recommande”
Join an English-speaking guide at a family-owned Champagne estate in Mareuil-sur-Ay, near Epernay. Walk through 19th-century cellars cut 25 meters into chalk, see the vat house and underground galleries, then taste two Brut cuvees with the wine-growing family.
Pick a bottle and see where it is poured properly.
