About this tour
A bespoke eight-hour wine tour through the Champagne region, tailored to your tastes and booked through an expert planner with two decades of track record. Travel by private car to handpicked Houses and family vineyards for cellar visits and tastings presented in English, then settle into a scenic lunch spot. The operator manages all reservations and itinerary details upfront, drawing on relationships with over 150 producers across the region.
Highlights
- Private Mercedes or minivan for up to seven guests
- Cellar access and English-language tastings at curated Houses
- Lunch with views at venues matched to your budget
- Pre-tour planning call to shape your day
- Dom Pérignon's tomb and Reims Cathedral optional stops
- Expert coordination with 150+ vineyard partners since 2001
What to expect
You'll begin by discussing your preferences—whether you favour grower Champagnes, grand marques, or food-pairing angles—so the planner can lock in suitable cellar visits before you arrive. On the day, your driver collects you and heads into the region, stopping at two or three producer visits where you'll walk through chalk pits or aging cellars and taste several cuvées. Lunch breaks the day midway; expect anything from a casual bistro to a Michelin-listed table depending on your budget. Afternoon tastings follow the same format. Note that visits and tastings cost extra (€200–€300 per person), and the itinerary can shift if Houses close or you run late.
Good to know
Book train tickets to Reims separately if coming from Paris (45 minutes). Tasting and cellar fees must be paid in advance. Arrive on time—thirty minutes late means forfeiture of the booking. Drivers speak varying English levels. No under-18s. Not suitable if you have heart or mobility concerns.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.