Colmar Food Tour: Alsatian full meal with local guide

Taste four Alsatian dishes without leaving the cobblestone streets

A 3.5-hour food tour through Colmar where you eat the equivalent of a full meal at four stops: bretzel and local beer in an épicerie, Bibeleskäs in a traditional restaurant, Munster cheese at a local boutique, and sweet tarte flambée or artisan biscuits to finish. An English-speaking local guide leads the route through the town's most central and picturesque squares, and at least one alcoholic drink is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Colmar food and sightseeing tour

• Join 3-hour food tour in Colmar
• Enjoy local beer and bretzel tasting
• Try Bibalakas Fermier dish
• Cheese tasting including Munster cheese
• Have tarte flambée or Alsatian biscuits

The experience

The tour starts with a glass of local beer and bretzel in an épicerie on one of Colmar's most picturesque squares, where you'll see how French and German food cultures blend in Alsatian cooking. From there you move to a traditional restaurant for Bibalakas Fermier (a creamy dish made with herbs like garlic, chives and parsley that originated on small Alsatian farms) with a vegetarian alternative available. A cheese tasting at a local boutique near another historic square introduces you to Munster and other regional varieties, guided by your local expert. The meal ends with a slice of sweet tarte flambée with apples and cinnamon or famous Biscuits artisanaux alsaciens, depending on the season.

Your guide speaks English and knows the hidden gems and insider tips of central Colmar. The route itself is the sightseeing: you walk the cobblestone streets and colorful half-timbered squares between each stop, so the town's architecture frames every tasting. Water is provided throughout, and if you have food restrictions or dietary needs, contact the operator before booking to arrange alternatives.

What’s included

• Water throughout the tour.
• English-speaking local guide.
• at least one local alcoholic drink (beer at the first stop, or a non-alcoholic alternative).
• a full meal across four stops including bretzel, Bibeleskäs, Munster cheese, and sweet tarte flambée or artisan biscuits.

Options for this experience

2 options

Deal of the YearGuide in English or French · Only on 18 Nov · 10:45 and 17:00Special option

A Taste of Tradition: Colmar Food TourGuide in English or French · 10:45 and 17:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:45 and 17:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 12

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 levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Do Eat Better Experience

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided route through Colmar's central squares with multiple food stops included. You'll taste Bretzel, Bibeleskäs, Munster cheese, Tarte flambée, and local wines across different venues without deciding where to go next.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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 exactly do I eat on the Colmar food tour?

You eat a full meal across four stops: bretzel with local beer at an épicerie; Bibalakas Fermier (a creamy herb dish) at a traditional restaurant; a selection of local cheeses including Munster at a boutique; and either sweet tarte flambée with apples or artisan Alsatian biscuits to finish. The specific dishes may change by season and ingredient availability.

Is this tour suitable if I'm vegetarian?

Yes. A vegetarian alternative to the Bibalakas Fermier is available, and you should inform the operator when you book so they can confirm the other stops work for your diet. Contact them before booking if you have any food restrictions.

How long does the tour take and how much walking is involved?

The tour runs 3.5 hours and is itinerant. You walk between the four stops across Colmar's central squares and streets. The operator notes you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

What's included in the price?

All food at the four stops, water throughout the tour, and at least one alcoholic drink (beer at the first stop) are included. The guide is English-speaking. Additional food or drink beyond what's listed can be ordered at checkout as an option.

Can I do this tour if I'm under 18?

Yes, but the alcoholic drink included in the tour is only for guests 18 and over. Non-alcoholic options are available, and infants and small children can join if they ride in a pram or stroller.