Alsace wine villages bike tour: Private cycling and tasting

Pedal through Grand Cru Vineyards, end with wine tasting in a working village

A private guided bike tour through Alsace wine country, cycling past Grand Cru Vineyards and medieval villages with a live guide in English or French, ending with a full wine tasting at a winery in Voegtlinshoffen. The tour runs 2 to 3 hours and suits adults and teenagers 14 and up with moderate fitness. A fully equipped bicycle or e-bike with helmet is provided, along with water and snacks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cycling through Alsace vineyards and villages

• Cycle through Grand Cru Vineyards
• Pass by beautiful wine villages
• Visit Gueberschwihr church secrets
• See cathedral with uneven towers
• Enjoy wine tasting in Voegtlinshoffen

The experience

How do you see the real Alsace without a car? Ride it. Glenn Ford and his team have been running these guided cycling tours since 1994, and the route moves through the vineyards and villages most visitors miss. You cycle past the Grand Cru Vineyards that define the region, stop in Gueberschwihr to see what secrets its church holds, and hear the local stories and legends a guide who knows the place can actually tell. The bike comes fully equipped with a helmet, and you get water and snacks along the way.

The tour ends where it matters: a full wine tasting at a local winery in Voegtlinshoffen, Glenn's home village. He's particular about which winery. He reckons it produces some of the best white wines and crémants in the world. This is not a quick sip. It's a proper tasting that gives you time to understand what you're drinking and why the terroir here matters.

The whole thing takes 2 to 3 hours. You'll need at least a moderate level of fitness to keep up, and the tour is built for adults and teenagers 14 and older. If you don't have a car, public transportation runs nearby, and parking is free if you do drive. Your guide speaks English or French, so you get the stories in the language that works for you.

What’s included

• Fully equipped bicycle or e-bike with helmet.
• bottled water and snacks.
• full wine tasting at a local winery in Voegtlinshoffen.
• live guide in English or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (14 to 85 years) · Under 14: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

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

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Bicyclette Go !

Is this one for you?The tour starts near public transit, so you don't need a car to reach it or to get around Alsace that day. If you're staying in Colmar or another town without your own transport, this private guide handles the route and the stops, leaving you free to focus on the cycling and the wine.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

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.

What's the difference between a regular bike and the e-bike option on this tour?

Both come fully equipped with helmets and are included in the tour price. The e-bike has electric assist, which makes climbing through the vineyards easier if you want less physical effort. The regular bike is a standard road setup. You choose which one suits your fitness level or preference when you book.

Do I need to bring my own bike, or is everything provided?

Everything is provided. The tour includes a fully equipped bicycle or e-bike with helmet, bottled water, and snacks. You just show up ready to ride.

What happens at the wine tasting in Voegtlinshoffen?

The tour ends with a full wine tasting at a local winery in Voegtlinshoffen. You'll taste wines from the region and have time to learn about them from someone who knows the vineyard. Wine purchases are optional if you want to take a bottle home.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not an experienced cyclist?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness and is designed for adults and teenagers 14 and older. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or if you're pregnant. If you're unsure whether you're fit enough, contact the operator before booking.

What's the route like, are there steep hills?

You cycle through Grand Cru Vineyards and medieval wine villages along carefully selected itineraries. The guide will speak about the wines, history, and culture as you go. The route is designed for people with moderate fitness, and the e-bike option is available if you want electric assist on any climbs.

How do I get to the starting point if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available nearby. If you do drive, parking is free of charge. The operator can advise on the best transit connection when you book.