Tours/Epernay/Épernay and Champagne Open-Top Bus Tour with 3 Tastings
Viator · group up to 20 pax

Épernay and Champagne Open-Top Bus Tour with 3 Tastings

4.8(17)Epernay1 hour
VIATOR5.0(4)TRIPADVISOR4.8(13)

Description

Discover Épernay and its sparkling heritage in a truly unique way — aboard a stylish open-top imperial bus with panoramic views. Marie-Antoinette, your guide native to the region is a passionate descendant of winemakers. She will share fun stories and insights about Champagne’s history and culture. You'll start your journey on the legendary Avenue de Champagne, a UNESCO World Heritage site lined with prestigious champagne houses. Then, continue through the rolling vine-covered hills that make the Champagne region world-famous. During the tour, you’ll visit Hautvillers — known as the birthplace of Champagne. If you choose the 2-hour tour, you’ll also enjoy a stop in Aÿ, home to the prestigious Bollinger Champagne house, for a photo break! You'll taste three glasses of carefully selected champagne along the way, paired with a small savory snack. To top it off, watch a sabrage demonstration, a local tradition to open a bottle of Champagne.

Tour Options

1h30 tour
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
2h15 Tour
  • Stop Bollinger Champagne: This 2 hours tour includes an additional step : Aÿ village, home to iconic Bollinger Champagne House as well as Deutz Champagne. Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Itinerary

Pass by

From the open-top terrace of the Impériale, you’ll travel along the Avenue de Champagne, Épernay’s most prestigious boulevard, lined with the iconic champagne houses.

30 min

We continue on to Hautvillers, the picturesque village where Dom Pérignon lived, with stunning views.

15 min

Photo break, 2 glasses of champage tastings and sabrage demonstration.

30 min

If you opt for 2 hours option, the tour goes to Aÿ, home to prestigious Bollinger Champagne.

15 min

Go back to Epernay.

Highlights

Music on board
Local Guide Marie-Antoinette
Snacks
Soft drinks
3 glasse of champagne for adults

What's included

Included
Music on board
Local Guide Marie-Antoinette
Snacks
Soft drinks
3 glasse of champagne for adults
Not included
No winery visit

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(17)

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Paula_M
June 15, 2026
A great way to see the...

A great way to see the highlights of the champagne region. We had a wonderful time. The bus was clean and well maintained and the hosts were friendly and enthusiastic. Would definitely recommend.

Operator response

Merci beaucoup Paula Ce bus est fait pour découvrir la champagne autrement .. comme vous le souligner. Voir de beaux paysages et profiter de l'instant présent. Je serai ravie si j'ai réussie à vous faire découvrir la champagne et le champagne sous une autre approche. Merci de parler à vos proches de l'Impériale s'ils pensent venir découvrir notre belle région Avec François nous vous remercions !

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svensS349XD
June 1, 2026
ok

Nice experience, a pity that the whole tour could only be in French while all participants were foreign-speaking and English was more appropriate, but very limited translation where insisted.

Operator response

Bonjour Je suis désolée ... et en effet je sais que le point faible est la langue. Nous cherchons une solution .. Merci pour votre retour

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Guenter_S
May 29, 2026
We would gladly do it again, and the champagne was delicious.

This bus tour is highly recommended. Very good explanations from Marie Antoinette. There was also plenty of champagne. The tour was really very nice with great stops and viewpoints.

Operator response

Merci beaucoup ... Ravie que l'ambiance a été le point retenu pour cette expérience ... Car des avis regrettent que des visites de caves ne soient pas programmées. Vous avez compris le principe de L'Impériale de Marie Antoinette

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Jamietax
May 28, 2026
Fun bus

While I did end up having a good time, it wasn’t exactly what I expected. We had champagne to taste, but there wasn’t really any explanation about what we were drinking, so it felt less like an organized tasting and more like simply having champagne on hand. The host didn’t speak much English, and thankfully, one of the other guests jumped in to help translate—otherwise, it would have been pretty tough to keep up. The bus ride around the area was actually a highlight for me. We made a few stops at some beautiful viewpoints, although we didn’t get to visit any actual Champagne houses. The vibe on the bus was lively and fun, which definitely added to the party atmosphere. All in all, it was an enjoyable way to see the area and the outing was definitely memorable, but I did feel it was a bit pricey for what was included. Still, I appreciated getting to experience the region in such a festive way. Thanks again!

Operator response

Bonjour Merci pour ce retour ... Dans le programme, il est bien indiqué que nous ne visitons pas de maisons de champagne .. Et notre point fort est la festivité ! Nous allons voir pour indiquer plus clairement que ce tour ne propose pas de visites. Et merci pour votre retour

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H1742XNolivere
April 26, 2026
Highly recommended

Sensational tour with a beautiful route and many interesting explanations about champagne cultivation and the history of champagne. We were on the bus with a group of 14 people and had a lot of fun and a great time.

Operator response

Bonjour et merci pour votre commentaire ... Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez aimé votre expérience Le beau temps a rendu les paysages incroyablement beaux ! Les bulles du champagne ont rendu délicieux ces instants ! Merci de bien vouloir être les ambassadeurs de notre bus auprès de vos amis. (Dommage pour le sabrage ... il faut revenir) Encore merci pour votre avis qui prolonge cette journée qui exprime bien l'art de vivre à la champenoise !

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AnnaT728
April 3, 2026
Great afternoon

Super fun afternoon spent on imperiale Marie antoinette. Plenty of champagne & lovely stops for beautiful photo opportunities. Staff were so friendly & our dog was made more than welcome. Would thoroughly recommend

Operator response

Merci beaucoup Anna Et nous avons ete ravis de faire la connaissance de M. Bond. Tres beau sabrage et merci pour votre participation. L'experience Impériale à faire : You Have to do it, pour des champagne day fun. Nous avons passés un bon moment en votre compagnie et je pense que L'impériale a répondu à cette envie de visiter la champagne autrement. Merci pour vos partages et un calin à M. Bond

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D5784PCjent
October 3, 2025
Amazing Épernay Experience!

The trip with Marie-Antoinette was amazing. She is very knowledgable and we had great fun!! Would absolutely recommend!

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410nenac
September 6, 2025
Brilliant. Book this!!! So wonderful

We had the best time of our lives. If you can do this... do not hesitate. Absolutely stunning and brilliant. This was one of the very best things we did

Operator response

Un grand merci à vous ! Nous avons été heureux de vous faire passer un joyeux moment dans notre bus qui reste unique pour découvrir la champagne. La terrasse du bus sous le soleil et en musique ! Bravo pour les excellents sabrages. Et c'est avec un immense plaisir que nous vous avons offert quelques trances de comté .... sui s'associe tres bien avec le Champagne Et pour le raisin ... c'est exceptionnel Bonne fin de séjour en Europe Et nous avons été gâtés par la météo Merci encore pour cet avis et votre

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FarAway08574421273
January 10, 2025
Nice idea for a different visit to the Champagne vineyards

Very nice walk. In casual mode with nice explanations. Champagne street in Epernay, Ay, Hautvillers and a bottle sabrage on the heights. Nice memories.

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Maximilien_O
August 16, 2024
Imperial Marie Antoinette-Epernay

It was a wonderful experience for us. We will remember it. We did enjoy the tastings and the guided tour and explanations.

Operator response

Merci Maximilien Je suis heureuse de lire votre avis. Nous avons pu constater que le champagne a dissipé votre fatigue ! Et que le tour en Impériale vous a plu. Patricia a été heureuse de vous apprendre les bases d'une dégustation de champagne. Vous avez testé le champagne rosé, un blanc de noirs et un avec les 3 cépages. Nous vous souhaitons une bonne fin de séjour en France

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