About this tour
Roll through the Champagne region on an open-air imperial bus with a guide and driver, taking in vineyard vistas and UNESCO-listed villages across 2–3 hours. The tour includes three bottles of locally selected Champagne, regional snacks, and a live sabering demonstration—a traditional Champagne celebration technique. Bring your own playlist via Bluetooth speaker. Perfect for birthdays, team outings, or any reason to raise a glass amid the rolling slopes.
Highlights
- Open-air imperial bus with 360-degree vineyard views
- Three bottles of curated Champagne included with tastings
- Live sabering demonstration of bottles mid-tour
- Stream your own music through onboard Bluetooth speaker
- Regional charcuterie and local products to pair
- UNESCO Heritage Site vineyard landscapes
- Groups up to 20 people accommodated
What to expect
Expect a relaxed, celebratory atmosphere rather than formal instruction. You'll coast past the grand houses of famous Champagne makers without entering cellars—the focus is the landscape and the road itself. Your guide will point out village highlights and vineyard contours as you settle in with a glass. Midway through, someone will demonstrate the art of sabering—slicing off a bottle top with a blade, a centuries-old Champagne tradition. It's participatory but optional; non-drinkers get the same snacks and experience. The open-sided bus means genuine wind and Champagne-region air; bring a light layer if it's cooler.
Good to know
Pick-up and drop-off are within Epernay only; arrange separately if you need transport from elsewhere. The tour passes prestigious houses but doesn't enter them. Children and non-drinkers are welcome; soft drinks and non-alcoholic options available. Prams fit onboard. Service animals permitted.
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.