Top Reims Historical Tours

Highlights - Discover where nearly every French king was crowned — inside the awe-inspiring Reims Cathedral - Explore rare Roman ruins hidden beneath the city, including one of the world’s best-preserved cryptoporticus - Visit the schoolroom where Nazi Germany signed its unconditional surrender - See how Reims rebuilt after war with Art Deco brilliance, royal legends, and stories of quiet resistance - Stroll through forgotten gardens, medieval mansions, and monuments that still speak across centuries Walk through time in Reims — a city shaped by emperors, kings, and world wars. This self-guided audio tour brings together over 2,000 years of history in just a few kilometers, letting you experience iconic landmarks, local legends, and little-known stories at your own pace. Whether you're a history lover, a curious traveler, or just someone who wants to see more than the champagne houses, this tour offers a fresh, immersive way to discover one of France’s most storied cities.

The unofficial capital of Champagne, Reims boasts a rich history and spectacular architecture. Skip the hassle of planning routes and researching topics and join a local guide for this introductory walking tour, a fascinating journey through a story that dates back 2,000 years. Finish your tour with a glass of Champagne in the city market (book the child option if you would prefer a soft drink instead).

Seeing Champagne’s countryside can be slow and limiting without a car, and many of its most beautiful vineyard roads aren’t well served by public transport. This small-group, e-bike tour lets you cover more ground with less effort as you ride through UNESCO World Heritage-listed vineyards and along the Marne Canal. Visit a traditional Champagne house to learn how the wines are made and enjoy tastings—gaining an understanding you'd miss if exploring the area on your own.

The magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral is free to enter and a must-see when visiting Reims. This independent self-guided audio tour lets you explore at your own pace using a smartphone app, ensuring you don’t miss the fascinating history and architectural details. Save money by downloading your tour to listen anytime within a year as you visit this UNESCO World Heritage-listed monument.

Champagne lovers—this is the tour for you. Spend an afternoon exploring and tasting your way around the idyllic Champagne region of France. You won’t have to worry about how to get there, as round-trip transport from Reims is included. See the historic village of Hautvillers, and visit vineyards and two family-wineries for multiple delicious Champagne tastings.

Venture into the heart of the Champagne region—and step off the crowded tourist trail—on this immersive, small-group tour. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, and set off from central Reims. Venture first to the village of Hautvillers—where Dom Pérignon is buried—before visiting two independent Grand or Premier Cru producers. Enjoy in-depth tours, taste numerous Champagnes, and learn all about the wine’s rich heritage.

VIP and unusual outing, >. Experience an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the prestigious Champagne vineyards with our exclusive 4x4 Defender journey. Be transported through picturesque landscapes and swaying vineyards, where luxury meets adventure. Aboard our robust and elegant Defender, you will explore hidden trails and discover the secrets of Champagne. A unique experience for 2 to 8 people, tasting champagne at the tops of the vineyards. Panoramic points at the highest and closest to the hillsides. The wine tourism safari guaranteed escape, Connexion Champenoise an experience like no other.

This small-group tour is a Champagne lover’s dream, offering convenient minivan transportation between Champagne region highlights. Start with a guided tour and tastings at the iconic Veuve Clicquot cellars (which may be replaced with a similar house if unavailable), followed by a visit to the charming village of Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon is buried. Then, enjoy tasting, and lunch at a winery, along with a visit to another small, independent Champagne producer.

Near Epernay, Capital of the Champagne vineyard, discovery of the "Côte des Blancs" Grand Cru and the famous village and vineyard of Hautvillers in the historic hillsides of the Marne Valley listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, guided tour of the church of Dom Pérignon and the vineyard. Pause at the most beautiful viewpoint of Champagne in the heart of the vineyard with explanations of viticulture management. Visit the production sites of two families of independent producers/growers followed by commented tastings of a selection of 6 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru, as well as the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs during additional tastings. Discovery tour of the "Côte des Blancs", famous area for its Grand Cru Chardonnay 100% Blanc de Blancs. Commented passage through the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, called "the most expensive Avenue in the World" with its 200 million bottles in the cellars.

Spend a day exploring the Champagne capital of Epernay on this half-day tour with a private guide. Visit Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne, to see Dom Pérignon's church and vineyard. Stop at Aÿ-Champagne's famed Grand Cru village and vineyard as well as a family-owned production site to indulge in a guided tasting.

Discover the world-famous wines, picturesque scenery, and rich medieval history of the Champagne region on this completely private, full-day tour. Walk in the footsteps of French royalty at the Reims Cathedral, visit Dom Perignon’s tomb in Hautvillers, and tour the renowned Veuve Clicquot ‘maison de Champagne.’ Top off the day with a tasting of the region’s renowned bubbly at a family estate, and enjoy personalized attention from your driver and guide all day long.

Step into the story of Reims and make its history part of your own adventure. From the Statue of Jean-Baptiste Colbert to the Carnegie Library, we’ll uncover royal influence, wartime destruction, reconstruction, and the legacy of Champagne in the city. Discover how Roman chalk quarries became Champagne cellars, how French kings were crowned in Reims, and how the city nearly disappeared during World War I. Join this cinematic journey through power, conflict, resilience, and celebration in one of France’s most fascinating cities.

Experience the best of Champagne on a refined day tour featuring an exclusive guided visit at Moët & Chandon, where an ambassador reveals the heritage of this iconic House. Enjoy cellar exploration and elegant tastings before continuing along the scenic Champagne Route. In Hautvillers, the village of Dom Pérignon, admire charming streets and stunning vineyard views. For lunch, savor a delicious meal paired with Champagne in a local Champagne house. In the afternoon, discover a small family producer, where you’ll taste their unique cuvées and learn about artisanal winemaking. A perfect blend of prestige, authenticity, and unforgettable landscapes.

If you want to discover what care we take to our vines in Champagne, if you want to finally know all the secrets of making this precious nectar, if you want to taste a champagne from a local producer who works in sustainable viticulture this tour is made for you!

Taste Champagne at the source on a small-group tour from Reims. Visit two smaller champagne producers to learn about its production process and terroir. Enjoy tastings of the famous sparkling wine, stroll through the underground Champagne caves, and hear details about how it is made.

This tour is the only one to include the Word Famous Champagne Houses Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon with an expert local guide. Discover the UNESCO Heritage Reims Cathedrale and the Capital city of Champagne Epernay and its Avenue de Champagne.

Explore ancient battlefield sites and hear stories from the front line on this 2.5-hour First World War tour in northern France. Head into the Argonne Forest, site of fierce fighting between German and Allied forces during WWI. Discover campsites, trenches and tunnels used by the soldiers. Listen as your guide reads diary entries from French and German fighters serving on the front line, and hear tales of their hardships. See hidden communication posts, field hospital sites and canon bunkers, all interconnected during the war of 1914-1918.

The Champagne capital of Reims is renowned for its UNESCO-listed Cathedral, WWII history, and lively markets. With this walking tour, discover landmarks such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Covered Market, and Hotel Boulingrin on a 2-hour walking tour, and learn about the history and culture of Reims from your private guide.

Champagne tasting at small Champagne houses is a not-to-be-missed experience for connoisseurs of vintage French bubbly. This small-group tour of the Champagne-producing region of Reims, France also includes a stroll down the Avenue de Champagne.

Embark on a personalized journey through the captivating city of Reims with our Private Guided Tour! Discover the charm and history of this enchanting destination during an exclusive 2-hour exploration. Contemplate the awe-inspiring exteriors of the Cathedral, a true jewel of Gothic architecture. Built in the 13th century, the Cathedral of Reims surpasses even its Parisian counterpart in size. Explore the facade adorned with more than 2000 statues, including the renowned Smiling Angel! Uncover the city's best-kept secrets and hidden gems that might elude you on a typical tour. Our guides are locals, ready to share their insider knowledge. Pass through the Mars Gate and marvel at the three arches dating back to the 3rd century. It is the last remaining gate of the four that once granted access to the Gallo-Roman town known as Durocortorum. The guided tour is fully personalized to meet your needs and pace. Your private guide will be delighted to answer all your questions.

Get an in-depth view of the Battle of Verdun on this private battlefield tour from Reims. You'll walk with a guide and hear all the First World War history related to Verdun on a route around the fortifications, trenches, and monuments. Round-trip transport direct from Reims and prebooked entry tickets are part of the package.

Discovery of the most famous Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards and villages of Champagne around Epernay : The "Côte des Blancs" famous for its Chardonnay and the "Marne Valley" and its historic hillsides listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO predominantly planted with Pinot Noir. In Hautvillers, called the “Cradle of Champagne”, guided tour of the Church of Dom Pérignon and the vineyard. Discovery of the famous village and Grand Cru vineyard of Aÿ-Champagne. Pause at the most beautiful viewpoints of Champagne and gain more understanding of vineyard management. Discovery tour in the "Côte des Blancs" Grand Cru. Visit the production sites of two families of independent growers followed by tastings of 6 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru, as well as the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs. Commented passage through the "Avenue de Champagne" in Epernay, called "the most expensive Avenue in the World". Convivial Champagne lunch (a bootle for 2 persons).

Reims is the Champagne capital of France and there’s no better place to sample the world’s finest Champagne. This full-day tour includes a tour of the Veuve Clicquot Champagne estate for a tasting, a visit to the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Reims, and a Champagne tasting in the Montagne de Reims’ vineyards. This small-group tour ensures a personalized experience.