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Private Sightseeing Excursion in Alsace
Discover the best of Alsace on this full-day private tour. Your English-speaking driver/guide will pick you up in Strasbourg for a journey through charming towns, historic sites, and breathtaking landscapes.
Start with a guided walking tour of Colmar, one of France’s most beautiful towns, exploring its picturesque old town and landmarks like the Pfister house and Little Venice. Continue to Eguisheim, a stunning village on the Alsace wine route, known for its half-timbered houses and floral decorations.
Next, visit Riquewihr, a medieval gem with well-preserved 16th-century architecture, where you'll have free time for lunch. Travel along the scenic Alsace Wine Route, offering panoramic vineyard views.
End your tour at the Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, a mighty 12th-century fortress with stunning valley views. Optionally, enjoy a local wine tasting before returning to Strasbourg.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will come and pick you up directly at your hotel or accommodation in Strasbourg. We can also pick up in the surrounding area of 30kms around Strasbourg, for exemple in Obernai (extra fees).
Itinerary
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1Colmar
First, make your way to the beautiful town of Colmar. Upon arrival, follow your guide on a walking tour of one of the most beautiful small towns of France. Discover the charm of the old town, its prestigious monuments, the Pfister house, the Koïfhus, Saint Martin collegiate church, and the picturesque neighborhoods of small Venice or of the tanners.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Then depart for the most beautiful village of Eguisheim, located on the Alsace wine route. Surrounded by vineyards, the narrow and concentric streets highlight the architectural merits of its half-timbered houses, lovingly decorated with flowers. After a walk in the village your tour then continues on to the beautiful town of Riquewihr.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Surrounded by ramparts, the village has been very fortunate to survive war and destruction. Its tiny streets, fortified walls and old houses have preserved their 16C splendor virtually intact, making for remarkable architectural harmony. Free time for personal discovery and lunch (at your own expense).
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Located between the Rhine valley and the Vosges mountain range, the 60 year old route winds across the slopes for more than 170 kms. The itinerary leads across rows of undulating, vine covered hills, and through quaint villages with narrow streets and charming flower decked houses clustered around the local church steeple.
Admission ticket free -
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Finally, reach Haut Koenigsbourg castle. Here, follow your excellent guide for a tour of this mighty fortress that overlooks the valley. Built in the 12th century, the Castle occupied a strategic position controlling the wine and wheat routes to the North and the salt route that came from the East. After the visit, return to Strasbourg.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that the infant seats are available upon request, please inform us at the moment of the booking (number and age of the children)
- Please note that, all tours are subject to modification of itinerary or cancellation in case of unexpected events such as weather conditions - especially in Alsace during winter season. Our team will keep clients informed in case modifications or cancellations are to be made to insure the safest possible travel options.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that the infant seats are available upon request, please inform us at the moment of the booking (number and age of the children)
- Please note that, all tours are subject to modification of itinerary or cancellation in case of unexpected events such as weather conditions - especially in Alsace during winter season. Our team will keep clients informed in case modifications or cancellations are to be made to insure the safest possible travel options.
- Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
- Visit of Haut Koenigsbourg castle can be challenging (This tour includes some great deal of walking and Alsace villages have still a large number of cobblestone streets). The visit of Haut Koenigsbourg castle includes walking and quite a number of stairs. This tour is definitely not recommended for persons with limited mobility
- Tour not available on May 1st, December 25th, and on Saturdays and Sundays from mid-November through December
- Please note that the price is the same per person regardless of age. Kindly inform us if there are any children under 13 in your group, as the tour is limited to a maximum of 8 passengers in the minivan
- Pets are not allowed on tour
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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