Colmar Old Town: Private guided walking tour, 2 hours

Walk Colmar's medieval streets with someone who knows them

A 2-hour private walking tour of Colmar's Old Town led by a local expert guide, covering the pedestrian-only historic center classified as a protected area. The guide customizes the route based on your interests, moving through Petite Venise and the Tanneurs district to landmarks like the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin, the Adolf House, the Pfister House, and the Maison des Têtes. The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private walking tour of Colmar

• Meet private local guide
• Explore Colmar Old Town
• Visit Petite Venise district
• See Tanneurs district
• Admire Collegiate Church Saint-Martin
• View traditional half-timbered houses
• Observe bourgeois houses like Adolf House
• Discover Pfister House and Maison des Têtes
• Learn history and secrets of Colmar

The experience

Colmar's Old Town is a protected pedestrian area where half-timbered houses line streets that have barely changed since the 18th century. A private guide means you move at your own pace and stop where something catches your eye, whether that's the gothic details of the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin, the Renaissance flourishes on the Pfister House, or the quieter corners of the Tanneurs district where tanners once worked along the water. The guide shares the history behind what you're seeing, connecting the medieval layout to the civil and religious architecture that fills every block.

The tour covers both the famous sites (Petite Venise is unavoidable and worth it), and the lesser-known attractions a first-time visitor wouldn't find alone. The Adolf House, Colmar's oldest building, sits near grander bourgeois mansions like the Maison des Têtes, each one a different chapter of the city's story. Two hours is enough to see the main landmarks without rushing, and the guide adjusts the route based on what interests you most.

What’s included

• Services of a local expert guide for the full 2 hours.
• a private tour customized to your interests.
• access to all the main sites and districts of Colmar's protected Old Town, including Petite Venise, the Tanneurs district, and the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin.

Options for this experience

2 options

Available in English, French or German23 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00

Tour in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or Japanese23 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00

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 timesEvery day23 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (under 7): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tour France Experience

Is this one for you?Book this if you want someone who knows Colmar's history to walk you through the Old Town at your own pace, stopping where you choose. A private guide means no group schedule and no rushing past the details that catch your eye.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 7): free.

What is the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin like?

The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin is the majestic centerpiece of Colmar's Old Town, recognizable by its distinctive gothic architecture and unusual color palette. The guide will point out the many architectural details that make it stand out.

Does the tour include entry to any buildings or museums?

The tour is a walking tour of the exterior and streets of Colmar's Old Town. Entry tickets to churches, museums or other attractions are not included and must be purchased separately if you want to go inside.

Can I customize the route based on what interests me?

Yes. The private guide tailors the tour to your interests, so you can focus on the architecture, the history, the districts, or whatever draws you most. You set the pace and decide where to linger.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility challenges?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces in the Old Town are accessible. Service animals are allowed, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.