Colmar: France, Germany & Switzerland Day Trip with Guide

Three Countries in One Day: What Fits Between Colmar and the Rhine

You depart Colmar in a minivan with a driver-guide, crossing into Germany to explore Freiburg's old quarter and water channels, then into Switzerland for Basel's Rhine-divided layout, before ending in the concentric-circle village of Eguisheim. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and transport are included. You bring a passport and comfortable shoes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cross France, Germany, and Switzerland

• Depart from Colmar at 9am
• Visit fortified village Neuf-Brisach
• Drive to Freiburg, Germany
• Explore Freiburg old quarter and channels
• Cross border to Basel, Switzerland
• Discover Basel old town and Rhine
• Travel to Eguisheim village, France
• Return to Colmar

The experience

What happens when you cross two borders before lunch? You start in Colmar in a minivan with a driver-guide, and over the day you stand in three countries and walk through villages that look like they were painted instead of built. The day moves fast but doesn't feel rushed. There's time to stop, to look, and to actually see what makes each place different instead of just driving past it.

Neuf-Brisach comes first, a fortified village that sits on the border like it's still deciding which side it belongs to. The architecture here is geometric and deliberate. You can see the military logic in how it's laid out. Then the minivan crosses into Germany and Freiburg opens up differently: narrow water channels run alongside the pavements in the old quarter, and the city has a texture that's older and more intricate than you'd expect. The guide points out details you'd miss alone. After Freiburg, another border crossing takes you to Basel in Switzerland, where the Rhine divides the city into two halves, each with its own rhythm. Great Basel holds the medieval old town. Little Basel is where the energy is at night. There's time to walk, to sit somewhere and just absorb the shift from one place to the next.

The day ends in Eguisheim, one of those villages in Alsace that stops you mid-sentence. It's built in concentric circles around a castle, and the buildings are painted in colors that seem too vivid to be real. This is where Alsatian wine comes from, and the whole place has the feeling of something that's been cared for for centuries. You walk through it, and then the driver brings you back to Colmar as the light changes. It's a full day, but it doesn't feel like a marathon. It feels like you've actually been somewhere, not just checked boxes.

You'll need a valid passport because you're crossing real borders, and comfortable shoes because there's walking in each stop. The minivan is air-conditioned, which matters on a day like this.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or address pickup in Colmar, transport in an air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide, bottled water throughout the day, and all taxes and handling charges. The tour visits Neuf-Brisach, Freiburg, Basel, and Eguisheim, with time to walk and explore in each location.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Thursday and SundayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Alsace Original Experiences

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see three countries and four distinct places in one day without arranging your own transport, borders, or timing. The fixed itinerary is what makes it possible to actually stop and look instead of just driving through.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): 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.

Do I need a passport for this tour?

Yes. A current valid passport is required because the tour crosses the borders between France, Germany, and Switzerland.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup in Colmar, air-conditioned minivan transport, driver-guide, bottled water, and all taxes and fees.

What should I wear?

Comfortable walking shoes are essential, as there is walking in each village and city. Dress for the season.