Christmas markets Riquewihr and Eguisheim tour: 4 hours

Walk two Alsatian Christmas markets in one morning, from decorated streets to wooden stalls selling gingerbread and hot wine.

A four-hour guided tour of the Christmas markets in Riquewihr and Eguisheim, two villages in Alsace decorated with lights and wooden market huts selling gingerbread, mulled wine and regional food. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle and a live guide in English, Spanish, French or German. Children from age 4 are welcome, and car seats are provided on request. Lunch should be taken before departure, as eating in the vehicle is not permitted.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Christmas markets in Alsace

• Explore Christmas market in Riquewihr
• Visit Eguisheim Christmas Market

The experience

The tour runs four hours and takes in two villages side by side in the Alsace wine region. Riquewihr comes first: a walled medieval town where the Christmas market fills the main street with wooden huts selling gingerbread, mulled wine and other regional flavors. From there the route moves to Eguisheim, another market village where the same seasonal setup repeats. An air-conditioned vehicle carries the group between them, and a live guide narrates in your choice of English, Spanish, French or German.

The pace is set by the markets themselves: you move through the stalls at your own speed, stopping to browse, taste or buy. There's no fixed itinerary inside each market, so the time you spend at each one depends on what catches your interest. The guide is there to point out what's worth seeing and to answer questions about the towns and the food, but the walking and the choices are yours.

Children from age 4 travel free, and car seats are fitted to the vehicle if you reserve one in advance. You'll need to tell the operator the child's age when you book. Lunch should be eaten before the tour starts, as food and drink are not allowed in the vehicle. Service animals are welcome. Pets are not.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• live guide in English, Spanish, French or German.
• visits to both Riquewihr and Eguisheim Christmas markets.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and ThursdayDeparts at 13:45

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Alsace Safari

Is this one for you?The four-hour window fits a morning or early afternoon slot without eating into the rest of your day in Colmar or the surrounding region. If you want to spend longer browsing the markets or need time for lunch elsewhere, book this as a standalone outing rather than part of a packed itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is sold at the Christmas markets in Riquewihr and Eguisheim?

The markets feature wooden huts selling gingerbread, mulled wine and other Alsatian regional specialties and seasonal foods. You can browse and buy at each stall, though the exact selection varies by vendor.

How much time do I spend at each market?

The tour is four hours total and visits both Riquewihr and Eguisheim, but the time split between them is not fixed. You move through each market at your own pace and the guide adjusts the schedule based on the group's interests.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes, the vehicle is air-conditioned for the drive between the two markets and any time spent traveling within them.