Alsace Wine Route tour from Colmar: 3 villages in 3 hours

Three of Alsace's most beautiful villages in a single afternoon, without driving yourself.

A private 3-hour tour from Colmar through the Alsace Wine Route villages of Eguisheim, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr, with a local driver-guide in an air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup included. The route is customizable—you choose whether to focus on architecture and history, wine cellars and tastings, or a mix of both. Your guide speaks English or French and can act as photographer if you want images of the villages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Alsace Wine Route highlights

• Visit Eguisheim village
• Explore Kaysersberg village and castle
• Discover Riquewihr village and medieval rempart

The Experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Colmar hotel and moves through three villages, each one a different angle on Alsace. Eguisheim, named France's most beautiful village in 2013, sits in a tight spiral of medieval streets and half-timbered houses. Kaysersberg, which took the same title in 2017, centers on a medieval castle overlooking the town. Riquewihr rounds out the trio with its medieval ramparts still intact. The driver-guide navigates the narrow village streets and stops where you want to linger—whether that's a wine cellar for tastings, a quiet corner for photographs, or simply time to walk and absorb the architecture.

Because the tour is private, the itinerary bends to what interests you. Some travelers want the wine cellars and tastings; others come for the villages themselves and the region's history. Your guide knows both paths and adjusts the three hours accordingly. The vehicle is air-conditioned and comfortable, and bottled water is included. If you're traveling with infants or small children, specialized seats are available, and the stops are walkable at whatever pace suits your group.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your Colmar hotel.
• bottled water.
• a local driver-guide in English or French who can customize the route and act as photographer.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by CTravel VTC

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so the guide's attention stays on your group for the full three hours—ideal if you want to set the pace, linger in one village longer, or shift between wine tastings and architecture depending on what catches your interest. If you prefer a shared group tour with a fixed itinerary and set stops, look for a group departure instead.

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Top questions

What makes Eguisheim and Kaysersberg stand out from other Alsace villages?

Eguisheim was designated France's most beautiful village in 2013 and is built in a unique spiral shape with medieval architecture throughout. Kaysersberg earned the same title in 2017 and features a medieval castle overlooking the town, making it visually distinct from the surrounding Wine Route settlements.

Can I choose which villages to visit, or is the route fixed?

The tour is customizable. The three villages—Eguisheim, Kaysersberg and Riquewihr—are the highlights, but you work with your driver-guide to decide how much time each gets and whether to include wine cellar tastings or focus on the villages themselves.

Is wine tasting included in the tour, or do I pay extra at the cellars?

Wine tastings are not included in the tour price. If you want to visit wine cellars, your guide can arrange stops, but tastings and any purchases are separate costs you pay on the spot.

How much walking is involved in the three villages?

Each village is walkable on foot, and the amount of walking depends on how long you spend in each one. Your guide can suggest routes that suit your pace, and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller through the village streets.

What language does the guide speak?

Your driver-guide speaks English or French, depending on which language you book in. The guide can also act as a photographer during the tour if you want images of the villages and your group.