Private Reims And Epernay Only

Champagne Region Private Day Trip from Paris

★ 4.9 75 reviews

11 hours, hotel pickup included.

from $695.60 per person

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Duration: 11 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking

Overview

This is a full-day private trip from Paris to the two big names of the Champagne region, Reims and Epernay, run by Best of France Tours. A licensed driver-guide collects you from your Paris hotel or apartment in an air-conditioned minivan and stays with the group for the day, commenting on the region as you go. The whole outing runs about 11 hours, and because it is private, only your own group takes part.

The shape of the day comes from the reviews. Most travellers describe visits to two champagne houses, often one large producer and one smaller independent cellar, with lunch in between and a stop at Reims Cathedral before the drive back to Paris. Note that cellar tours are run by local guides on site, and your driver-guide does not accompany you underground.

It suits adults who want a flexible, door-to-door day with a knowledgeable driver and are happy to pay tasting and entrance fees on the spot. The listing flags lots of stairs in the cellars and an 18-year minimum drinking age, and it says the tour is not recommended for children or pregnant travellers. Confirmed bookings normally arrive within 48 hours, subject to availability.

What's Included

Included

Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Paris (hotel or apartment)
Private licensed tour guide driving and commenting
Private transportation by air-conditioned minivan

Not Included

Food and drinks are not included
Gratuities appreciated
Tour inside the cellars given by a local guide (your driver-guide does no go with you inside)

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in ParisThe guide collects your group from your Paris hotel or apartment and you set off toward Reims in a private minivan.
Reims (2 hours)Two hours in the city. Several reviews mention a visit to Reims Cathedral, often at the end of the day, with the guide sharing its history.
Epernay (2 hours)Two hours in Epernay. Reviews describe champagne house visits and lunch woven into the day, though the listing's own itinerary lists only these two stops.
Return to ParisThe guide drives you back to your accommodation, with the full day totalling about 11 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in the listing and in traveller reviews, and they shape how the day feels.

Extra tasting costs. Entrance and tasting fees at each champagne house are not in the tour price, and the listing suggests asking the operator for rates in advance. Budget for these separately so nothing on the day comes as a surprise.
Fitness and stairs. The listing says travellers need moderate fitness, and the cellars involve lots of stairs. It also states the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Cellar guides. Your driver-guide stays above ground. Tours inside the cellars are led by a local guide, per the listing.
Ask for stops. One reviewer wanted photo stops in the countryside and felt the van moved too quickly between places. If you want pictures of the vineyards, raise it with the guide early in the day.
Lunch varies. Food and drinks are not included. Reviewers mention guides choosing or booking restaurants, and one described a Michelin-starred lunch, so the midday meal can differ a lot from group to group.
Who it suits. The minimum drinking age is 18 and the listing does not recommend the tour for children or pregnant travellers. Infant seats are available if you do bring a baby.

Common issues. The main friction points are money and pace. Tasting and entrance fees at the champagne houses are not included, so bring a way to pay for them. One reviewer wished the guide had offered photo stops in the countryside rather than only driving between appointments. The listing itself rules out wheelchair users, warns of many cellar stairs, and advises against the tour for children and pregnant travellers, so it is really a day for able-bodied adults.

Common Questions

Is Pickup From My Paris Hotel Included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Paris, hotel or apartment, are included, along with private transport in an air-conditioned minivan. One reviewer described being collected at the hotel at the scheduled time.

Are Champagne Tastings And Cellar Tours Included In The Price?

No. Entrance and tasting fees at each champagne house are not included, and the listing advises asking the operator for the rates. Cellar tours are also led by a local guide rather than by your driver-guide.

Is Lunch Included?

No, food and drinks are excluded. Reviewers say guides choose or reserve the restaurant, so mention any dietary restrictions when planning the day.

How Long Is The Day And What Will We See?

The tour lasts about 11 hours, with around two hours in Reims and two hours in Epernay, plus cellar visits, lunch, and the drives between. Reviews often mention Reims Cathedral as part of the day.

Can Children Or People With Limited Mobility Join?

The listing says the tour is not wheelchair accessible, involves lots of stairs in the cellars, requires moderate fitness, and is not recommended for children or pregnant travellers. Infant seats are available. The minimum drinking age is 18.

When Do I Get Confirmation After Booking?

The listing states confirmation is received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. One reviewer described the operator phoning to discuss tour preferences ahead of the day.