Alsace Tour: Medieval Villages and Wine Tasting

Explore medieval Alsace: stroll through charming villages, visit a majestic castle, and savor exquisite wines on this unforgettable tour from Colmar.

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Eguisheim - Self-guided tour of the old town of Eguisheim
  • Route des Vins - Circulation on the Alsace Wine Route aboard a panoramic minibus.
  • Kientzheim - Crossing Kientzheim
  • Kaysersberg - Self-guided tour of the old town of Kaysersberg
  • Necropole Nationale de Sigolsheim - Viewpoint stop on the Wine Route
  • Riquewihr - Free time to explore the village and lunch break
  • Bergheim - Crossing the old town of Bergheim
  • Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg - Visit of Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Audio guide in 11 languages
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entrance ticket to the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
  • Parking fees
  • Tasting at the winemaker (non-alcoholic drinks available)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Our first stop is the enchanting village of Eguisheim. Stroll through its narrow streets, admire the colorful half-timbered houses and soak up its medieval atmosphere.

Then we head to Kaysersberg, another Alsatian pearl. Let yourself be amazed by its traditional architecture, its fortified bridge and its rich heritage.

We will take a short break at the Sigolsheim Necropolis where you will have a panorama of the Alsace Wine Route.

The next destination is Riquewihr, famous for its medieval charm. You will have free time to have lunch there.

Then, we will visit the majestic Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. Entrance to the castle is included in our tour, allowing you to explore the different rooms, wander the courtyards and admire the architectural beauty of this medieval fortress.

Our last stop will take us to a winegrower where you can taste the fine wines of Alsace.

  • Travel time is included in the total tour time
Location
Statue de Charles Xavier Thomas
Avenue de la Marne
Meeting point in front of the Esquisse hotel in Colmar
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Trvlr0001
Jun 21, 2024
Highly Recommended - Absolutely fantastic tour of Medieval Alsace with Sebastian. 110%, 11/10 etc Sebastian looked after us all really well and is wonderful at working with each person. The towns visited were gorgeous- Eguisheim (one of most beautiful villages in France), Kayersburg (where I bought delicious cheese and tried truffle salami in the delicatessen), Riquewhir (visited 2x churches as well as wandered beautiful town with amazing architecture). Then we went to incredible castle of Haute-Koeninsburg. After this we went to wine tasting at Ribeauville. Sebastian was so kind to include tour of town even though this was not included on our itinerary. Worth knowing that Sebastian is also a taxi driver and you can prebook your taxi transfer with him (especially as can prove difficult to prebook taxis with other companies in Colmar in June). If I return to Alasace (which I want to) I will definitely be seeking to book with TourAlsace.
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Muyviajero19
Jun 7, 2024
Colmar, the unmissable jewel of Alsace, France - The historic center of Colmar is beautiful, perhaps one of the most beautiful in Alsace. Its medieval layout, half-timbered houses, windows with flower pots, pastel-colored houses, water channels and the commotion of storks on its roofs take us back to those imaginary cities of our childhood. But everything is real in Colmar. To get there, we took a train into Strasbourg for a one-hour ride. The time was exact but the trip was somewhat uncomfortable. We made the mistake of going on a wonderful spring Sunday day. The train arrived at the Strasbourg station already full and when all of us who were on the platform got on, we had to travel crowded in the aisles. We discovered the reason for so many people when we arrived. There was a regional Alsatian wine and food festival, with popular prices, which attracted many tourists. Veritable crowds walked through the narrow streets of the town. The lunch places are all full. You had to get away from the historic center to be able to sit somewhere for lunch. I wanted to take a ride on the boats that travel the canals, but when I arrived at the small dock, a person informed me that I had to get a ticket online months in advance. I didn't read this anywhere and no one notices it. I will return to Colmar, of course, it is well worth it, but I will do it on a weekday, with the ticket for the boat ride in hand and I will try to stay until nightfall, because according to what a neighbor told me, at night the city illuminated is magical.
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Paul_c
May 29, 2024
An unbelievable experience! - The whole experience was awesome! Sebastian was courteous and professional. We really did feel like we received the best service anyone could ask for! The places we saw were truly remarkable! An unbelievable experience.
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Katie_c
May 28, 2024
Great tour & guide, lots of free time - Sebastien was a great guide, we were free to explore the villages at our own pace which was nice. The wine tasting at the end of the tour was a great addition. The village stop around lunch time was about 1.5 hours which was just enough time to stop at a restaurant. Overall a really great and full day!
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Anne_m
May 8, 2024
Delightful day - We much enjoyed the beautiful villages and the spectacular wine. Sébastien was a kind and efficient guide who went above and beyond to make sure the group had a good time. The tour was a highlight of our visit to Colmar, and we very glad to have signed up.
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Jane_g
May 8, 2024
Perfect day in Alsace! - Our guide was very friendly and informative. We traveled to 3 villages and a castle. Would have been impossible to see it all on our own.
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Denisebb2472vk
Oct 23, 2023
Great trip for seeing the area and villages. - Loved the villages and the buildings. The castle was fantastic. The views were great. The van was nice and headset worked well
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Thetravelerowl
Oct 22, 2023
It worths every single cent - Amazing tour, in a whole day you can visit a lot of typical villages and stop in the most relevant ones. You feel like you're inside a storybook walking on cobblestones surrounded by timber houses, towers and castles. You can also spot beautiful landscapes from the hills beyond German borders and the Black Forest. Add also you are introduced to a wine maker offering a great tasting of various Alsatian wines and at the end of the day you'll enjoy Haut Koenisburg castle that is a no-words-to-describe place itself. Luckily we were a very small group and we were accompanied all day long by our guide Sebastian who deserve a special mention for his kindness and cheerful presence, not to question about his sharp punctuality too! It was a great day out full of interesting things to learn and stunning places. I surely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to have an introduction on the Region and its traditions!
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Ceciliagj9644cm
Aug 23, 2023
Great car tour of perfect Alsace spots ! - We traveled in Alsace to visit some friends of us. They suggested this tour, which was really wonderful to discover great spots of Alsace without a car : the bus driver was nice, the car was clean and confortable, the informations provided by the audioguides were fascinating, and we had just enough time to explore each of the small typical villages. The kids especcially enjoyed the visit of the Haut Koenigsbourg, an amazing castle with stunning views of Alsace, while we were happy to taste some good local wines before being drived back home !
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Adventure52150649972
Aug 23, 2023
Efficient way to discover the "Wine Road" - This is a good experience, imho the best and most efficient way to discover Elsass. Driver was polite, and the vehicle comfortable. Easily recommended
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