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Historic Colmar and the villages of Alsace

Visit the medieval town of Riquewihr.

Explore the medieval old town.

Ancient half-timbered buildings.

Intricate signs of the city's merchants.

The beautiful area of Little Venice.

Historic Colmar and the villages of Alsace

Food & Drink

Joined 2022

Colin B.

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Alsace

German, English (Native)

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Colin B.)

Up to 6 people

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!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Colmar or Basel (Switzerland)

10:00 AM

Colmar or Basel (Switzerland),

Meet Colin your guide for the day in your hotel or accommodation.

10:20 AM

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.

10:30 AM

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.

10:40 AM

Colmar indoor market

Indulge yourself with a taste of some fabulous local Alsatian cheese.

11:00 AM

Little Venice

Take in the views that have made the city of Colmar so famous around the world.

11:30 AM

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.

01:00 PM

Riquewihr

Lunch at a local Bistro (not included in the price of the tour).

02:30 PM

Riquewihr

Your second wine tasting, with wines made from a 13th generation family whose medieval building still houses the working winery.

03:30 PM

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.

05:00 PM

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

What‘s included

English speaking tour guide/Sommelier.

Private comfortable vehicle.

All winery fees and tastings.

Bottled water.

What‘s not included

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

Colin B.

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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.