Top Colmar Day Trips

Located on the German border, the Alsace region is famed for its scenic vineyards and medieval villages. On this tour from Colmar, benefit from a small group size as you follow the Alsatian Wine Route, stopping to sample Alsace wines at a local wine cave, and visit the ‘4 wonders of the Alsace—the picturesque villages of Eguisheim, Kayserberg, Ribeauvillé, and Riquewihr.

Where else can you discover three countries in a single day? During this border-crossing ride through Germany, France, and Switzerland, you’ll discover some of the most picturesque locations in the region, from the Alsatian fortified village of Neuf-Brisach to the medieval Old Town of Basel. Get a peek at the famous Rhine river and discover under-the-radar shopping districts in a group capped at only 8 people.

See some of Alsace’s loveliest scenery and most picturesque villages: this private, full-day tour from Colmar makes exploring beyond city limits simple. Depart in the morning from your hotel, and travel in an air-conditioned minivan. You’ll visit the “four wonders of the Alsace”: Eguisheim, Kayserberg, Ribeauvillé, and Riquewihr—all postcard-perfect medieval villages. As you go, pass by local vineyards, and even stop for a wine tasting of the region’s top varietals.

With castles and wineries at every corner, the Alsace region can seem overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. This small-group tour showcases the must-see “chateaux” and vineyards on a half-day route around the picturesque Alsace Wine Route. You’ll learn about the region and its wine from a guide, and enjoy a tasting session en route.

Spend a day visiting beautiful old villages with this tour of the Alsace Wine Route and its historic villages. You'll stop at Hunawihr, Riquewihr, Eguisheim, and Kaysersberg, with a potential stop at the Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle if daily visitor numbers permit. You’ll also get the chance to visit a local wine cellar for a tasting.

Spend a day in the Alsace wine region on a small-group tour from Colmar. Drive along the Alsatian wine route, admiring the countryside scenery and traditional villages. You’ll stop at three wineries for guided wine tastings, meeting some of the owners and winemakers and learning about the different varietals produced in this region of France.

Get a more intimate look at the Alsace region with a small-group tour that’s capped at eight people. You’ll visit a selection of carefully chosen wineries and villages around the famous French wine route, meeting winemakers, and enjoying a tasting of Alsace wine. The pretty villages of Hunawhir, Riquewihr, and Eguisheim all feature on the route.

The Alsace region is one of the most picturesque in France, with its medieval villages, winding rivers, and sweeping vineyards. On this half-day tour, enjoy a more personalized experience traveling in a small group, as you drive along the Alsace Wine Route and visit the villages of Kayserberg, Hunawihr, and Riquewihr.

Explore the medieval villages, rolling vineyards and fairy-tale castles of the Alsace on this full-day tour from Colmar. Stroll around the cobblestone lanes and half-timbered houses of Eguisheim; visit the picturesque fortified town of Riquewihr and indulge in a wine tasting of typical Alsace wines. After lunch (own expense), follow the legendary Alsace wine route on a scenic jaunt through the mountains, stopping to admire the views and tour the magnificent Haut Koenigsbourg castle. This small-group tour is limited to 8 people, ensuring a personalised experience.

Discover the magic of Christmas time in Alsace, on this small-group guided Christmas Market tour from Colmar. You won’t have to worry about organizing transport, as Colmar hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers are included. Get the most out of your trip, by passing vineyards and tasting local wine. You’ll see multiple small towns and villages, and get to visit magical Christmas markets on the way.

With traditional carols, twinkling fairy lights, and the scent of hot mulled wine on the air, the Christmas markets of Europe bring festive revellers from far and wide—but organizing independent travel to reach the best of them can be difficult. On this tour, browse for gift ideas among the pretty Christmas markets of Basel, Freiburg, and Neuf-Brisach, and cover France, Germany, and Switzerland in one day with ease.

Departure from Colmar with Alsace Safari at 9:00 a.m .: • Tour of Turckheim • Tasting at a winemaker on the wine route • “Marcaire” meal in a farm inn • Route des Crêtes and its magnificent viewpoints • Visit to a goat farm and cheese tasting Return to Colmar around 6:00 p.m.

Departure from Colmar with Alsace Safari at 8:30 am: • Visit of Obernai. • Visit to a medieval castle. • Wine route. • Tasting at a winemaker on the wine route Lunch break • Visit of Andlau, one of the most "Beautiful Villages of France" and 2nd on the program "Favorite Village of the French" in 2014. • Interactive workshop to learn everything about half-timbered houses and castles in Alsace • Wine route. • Break in Dambach-la-Ville Return to Colmar around 6:00 p.m.

There’s a lot to see in Alsace, so leave the itinerary to an expert with this private wine tour from Basel. Offering a half- or full-day trip with a personal touch, the experience is planned around you, but typically includes visits to a selection of family-owned wineries in the Alsace or Baden-Württemberg regions. You’ll learn about viticulture, have time for questions, and, of course, taste prestigious wine as you go.

Explore the wine country of Alsace on a private tour from Colmar that takes you to four wineries. Travel along the Alsace wine route and down picturesque back roads, admiring gorgeous scenery and storybook villages along the way. Enjoy tastings of different wine varietals as you learn about winemaking in this region of France.

On the handlebars of an electrically assisted mountain bike, equipped with a smartphone serving as a GPS and audio guide, set off on a 25km circuit, a veritable "vineyard bath" off the beaten track. You will focus on the sole pleasure of discovering our values of agroecology and local wines. A glance at the screen of the smartphone is enough to navigate with confidence between the plots, at your own pace, in complete freedom. The circuit is punctuated by 14 stages displayed on the screen and materialized by a sign at the edge of the vineyard. Using the audio app, you are invited to discover a story, a landscape and to share our commitments. You will have time to stop by the butcher to bite into a sandwich, have a quick meal or have lunch in the restaurant on the course.

If you’re in the Alsace region and want to do more than just wine tasting, this private day trip that includes visiting picturesque villages is the one for you. From Colmar, travel to the Castle of Haut Koenigsbourg, Riquewihr and Equisheim, and take in the rolling scenery and historical architecture. Of course, you’ll also enjoy a wine tasting, too. This is also a great option if you’re traveling with nondrinkers and don’t want to spend a whole day focused on wine.

Departure from Colmar with Alsace Safari at 1:45 p.m .: • Visit to a typical Alsatian village • Visit of Murbach Abbey in a very peaceful place • Wine route • Cellar visit and tasting at a winemaker Return to Colmar around 6:00 p.m.

Visit of the most beautiful villages of the Alsace Wine Route in an Audi A5 Cabriolet. We will start the excursion with Eguisheim, voted the most beautiful village in France in 2013, then we will go to discover the 3 Castles where you can admire a magnificent view of the Alsace plain. Then, we will join Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, elected favorite village of the French in 2017. We will go to Obernai, elected most beautiful flowered village in Alsace. Then discover the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. Once the visit of the castle is over, we will resume the wine route to reach Colmar, the wine capital of Alsace, where you can discover the Petite France district with a small tourist train as well as Little Venice. The tour can be easily customized to suit your interests. It is also possible to go to the Bruche Valley to serve you a tarte flambée with a white Alsace wine on a terrace where the view will be magnificent !!

In addition to being one of the most charming cities in the region, Colmar has a strong impact on the history of Medieval France. The historic center of the city is a true jewel, with a thousand years of history: beautiful, well maintained, homogeneous, so the main activity in Colmar is to walk around the city and explore its taste: be it eating, drinking, shopping, taking photos or strolling by boat. Eguisheim is the small town that inspired Walt Disney in the village of Beauty and the Beast. Calm, florida, marked by its half-timbered houses, the castle of the Counts, in the central square. Because it is a fortified city, it is almost round surrounded by its walls. In addition to the walls, Eguisheim is surrounded by hills of vineyards and the Trois-Châteaux (3 castles) that watch over you permanently. In Kaysersberg we will visit his church with its portal and an admirable altar made in 1518 by Jean Bongart that represents the Passion of Christ, his crucifixion and resurrection.

Please note, for this tour we are working with our perfume-creating partner and we must confirm availability for the day you have chosen. Confirmation of the circuit is therefore not automatic. Departure from Colmar at 9:00 a.m. • Wine route. • Visit of Hunawihr • Visit of Riquewihr. • Visit of Eguisheim Lunch break • Visit of Kaysersberg. • Cellar visit and wine tastings at an independent winemaker • Workshop creating a home fragrance Return to Colmar around 6:00 p.m.