Alsatian wine tasting in Strasbourg: 6 wines, small group

Six Alsatian wines, three styles, one evening in Strasbourg's hidden wine quarter

A private wine tasting in Strasbourg where you taste at least six different Alsatian wines (dry, semi-dry, and sweet whites) guided by an experienced host through the city's wine bars and local establishments. The 90-minute afternoon or early evening session includes instruction on the region's grape varieties and terroirs, with groups kept to ten people maximum. Available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Wine purchase and export are possible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Discover Alsatian wines in Strasbourg

• Introduction to Alsatian wines
• Pass through Krutenau district
• Learn about wine production and barrels
• Taste at least six Alsatian wines

The experience

You'll spend 90 minutes moving through Strasbourg's wine bars and local establishments, tasting at least six different Alsatian wines chosen to show the range of what the region produces. Your guide, fluent in English and passionate about Alsatian wine, walks you through the dry whites, semi-dry varieties, and sweet wines that define the terroir: explaining which grapes go into each bottle and why the same variety tastes different depending on where it's grown. You'll pass the Astronomical Clock and through the Krutenau district, a quieter part of the city center where locals actually drink.

The tasting happens in the afternoon or early evening, which means you're moving through Strasbourg when the wine bars are settling into their rhythm but before the night crowd arrives. Along the way, your guide shows you traditional Alsatian barrels and explains how the wine gets made, so you're not just tasting. You're learning why each wine tastes the way it does. If you find something you want to take home, you can buy it on the spot. The operator handles export logistics if you need it.

Groups stay small, capped at ten people, so you're not herded through a crowded tasting room. The experience is built around conversation and discovery rather than speed, and your guide adjusts the pace based on what the group wants to know. You'll need to be 18 or older to join.

What’s included

• Tasting of at least six different Alsatian wines.
• English-speaking guide.
• instruction on Alsatian grape varieties and terroirs.
• access to local wine bars and establishments.
• all tasting fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 17:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Strasbourg Guided Tours

Is this one for you?This is a guided tasting in small groups, so you're learning from someone who knows the wines rather than exploring on your own, and the group stays under ten so conversation flows naturally. Choose this if you want structure and expertise without a large crowd, or if you're new to Alsatian wine and want someone to explain what you're tasting.

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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.

What kinds of Alsatian wines will I taste?

You'll taste at least six wines across three styles: dry whites, semi-dry varieties, and sweet whites. Your guide selects them to show the diversity of Alsatian grape varieties and how the region's different terroirs shape the flavor of each wine.

Does the tasting include food?

The tasting focuses on wine and instruction about production and terroir. Food is not part of this experience, though you're welcome to visit a restaurant separately before or after.

Can I buy wine to take home?

Yes. Wine purchase is possible during the tasting, and the operator can arrange export if you want to ship bottles back to your home country.

What time of day does this run?

The tasting happens in the afternoon or early evening. You'll choose your preferred time when you book. The experience is available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only.

How does the group size work?

Groups are kept to a maximum of ten people, so the experience stays intimate and your guide can focus on what interests your group.

Is this experience accessible by public transport?

Yes. Public transportation options are available near the tasting locations in Strasbourg, so you can reach the meeting point easily without a car.