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Historic Colmar and the villages of Alsace
Joined 2022
Visit little Venice, the medieval old town and the food market of old Colmar. Here you can experience the splendour of the half-timbered buildings all in the company of your tour guide. We will then travel into the heart of Alsace and visit 3 very different family owned wineries where you can taste their exquisite wines.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Colmar or Basel (Switzerland)
Colmar or Basel (Switzerland),
Meet Colin your guide for the day in your hotel or accommodation.
Saint Martin Collegiate church.
Walk through the labyrinth of cobbled ancient streets to the Saint Martin Collegiate church, built between 1234 - 1365 made from yellow sandstone. A perfect example of Gothic architecture.
The Pfister house.
Dating from the Renaissance period, this corner house and the surrounding buildings conjure up images of what life was like in ancient Colmar.
Colmar indoor market
Indulge yourself with a taste of some fabulous local Alsatian cheese.
Little Venice
Take in the views that have made the city of Colmar so famous around the world.
Riquewihr
The first wine tasting of the day, situated in the cellar beneath the ancient streets of Riquewihr. This 14th generation family specialises in Crémant sparkling wine, a wine famous throughout the region. You will also get to taste many other wines produced by this revered family of vignerons.
Riquewihr
Lunch at a local Bistro (not included in the price of the tour).
Riquewihr
Your second wine tasting, with wines made from a 13th generation family whose medieval building still houses the working winery.
Kientzheim
A wine tasting at a winery renowned throughout the region for producing some of the very finest, multi-award winning dry Riesling's. You will also sample many other grape varieties including the spicy Gewurztraminer, smoky, spicy Pinot Gris amongst others.
Colmar or Basel (Switzerland),
Return to your hotel in either Colmar or Basel(Switzerland).
Ending Point
At your hotel in Colmar or Basel (Switzerland)
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
English speaking tour guide/Sommelier.
Private comfortable vehicle.
All winery fees and tastings.
Bottled water.
Lunch.
Gratuities.
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
During December and January many of the wineries that I visit are closed. I shall endeavour to provide tours but these my be reduced.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Colin B.
Hello my name is Colin and welcome to Alsace, one of the greatest wine and gastronomic regions in all of France. I would love to introduce you to the exquisite wines of this enchantingly beautiful region. Let me guide you through the medieval alleyways of cobbled villages filled with half timbered buildings. History lurks around every corner awaiting to be discovered by you.
