Alsace Wine Route: 3 Wineries & Riesling Tasting from Strasbourg

Three Alsatian Wineries in One Day: Riesling, Gewürztraminer & the Towns Between

You visit three working wineries along the Alsace Wine Route, taste the region's signature Riesling and gewürztraminer, and pass through four wine villages (Mittelbergheim, Dambach-la-Ville, Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr) without driving or arranging transport yourself. The group caps at eight people, so tastings stay intimate. Eat a full meal beforehand. The tour doesn't include food during the stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Alsace Wine Route and Tastings

• Travel from Strasbourg
• Visit Mittelbergheim town
• Enjoy white wine tasting at first winery
• Visit Dambach-la-Ville town
• Enjoy white wine tasting at second winery
• Visit Ribeauvillé town
• Visit Riquewihr town
• Enjoy white wine tasting at third winery
• Return to Strasbourg

The experience

So you're thinking about the Alsace Wine Route and wondering if you can actually fit three wineries into a single afternoon without feeling rushed: yeah, you can, and the minivan does most of the work for you. The day starts in Strasbourg and moves through the wine villages at a pace that lets you breathe between tastings. Your guide drives, which means you're not navigating the narrow streets of Riquewihr or trying to find parking in Ribeauvillé, and that alone changes how the day feels.

The three wineries are picked specifically for what they pour. You'll taste Riesling and gewürztraminer, the white wines Alsace is known for, and the tastings happen at places that actually make the stuff rather than tourist stops that just sell it. Mittelbergheim, Dambach-la-Ville, Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr aren't on your itinerary as checkmarks. They're where the wineries are, so you see them properly: the half-timbered houses, the narrow lanes, the way the vineyards sit on the slopes above. The group stays under eight people, which means you're not herded through a tasting room with thirty others, and your guide can actually answer questions instead of just moving everyone along.

One thing to know: France doesn't do snacks during wine tastings the way some regions do. They want you tasting the wine clean, so eat a proper breakfast or lunch before you go. That's not a quirk, that's how it works here. The minivan is air-conditioned, the driving is handled, and you get back to Strasbourg in the evening without having navigated a single winding road yourself. If you're going in December, the return point shifts slightly outside the Grande-Île district, and your guide will confirm the exact spot with you beforehand.

What’s included

Your day includes three wine tastings at selected Alsatian wineries, transport by air-conditioned minivan, and an English-speaking qualified guide who drives the entire route. You visit Mittelbergheim, Dambach-la-Ville, Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr but do not include meals or snacks during the tastings.

Before you book

Lasts 8h, runs Monday to Saturday at 09:00, from € 165 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Ophorus

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste real Alsatian wine without renting a car or planning the route yourself: the small group and fixed itinerary mean you spend the afternoon tasting instead of navigating.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the full day?

The tour runs the full day, departing and returning to Strasbourg in the evening.

Are children allowed?

No, this is an adults-only tour. Children under 18 are not permitted.

What if I don't drive? Can I get there another way?

Public transportation options are available near the meeting point in Strasbourg, though the tour itself includes transport by minivan.

Is food included?

No. Wine tastings in Alsace are served without snacks to preserve the wine's flavor. You should eat a good breakfast or lunch before the tour starts.

What's the group size?

Maximum eight people, ensuring a more personalized tasting experience.

Can I bring my dog?

No, pets are not allowed on the tour.

Is this tour available every day?

The tour does not operate on December 25th or January 1st. During the Christmas period, the return location shifts slightly outside the Grande-Île district.

Do I need to be fit or experienced with wine?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. No wine knowledge is required.