Private Strasbourg tour: Castle, Colmar, Riquewihr with driver

Three Alsatian villages and a medieval castle in one day, without the group.

A private day tour from Strasbourg takes you through Alsace with a dedicated driver, stopping at Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle for a full hour, then Riquewihr's half-timbered streets and Colmar's canals and historic center. You choose how long to linger at each place, and the driver handles navigation and transport across the region. Pickup is included; you return to either Strasbourg or Colmar depending on the option you select.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour Strasbourg, Castle, Riquewihr, Colmar

• Meet and pick up in Strasbourg
• Visit Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle for 1 hour
• Explore Riquewihr village for 1 hour
• Discover Colmar at leisure for 2 hours

The Experience

The day begins with pickup in Strasbourg and heads straight to Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, perched high above the Alsatian plain. You get a full hour to walk the medieval fortress, take in the views across the region, and move through it at your own speed. The castle sits at the heart of what makes this route worth doing—it's the anchor that justifies the drive, and the time on site means you're not rushing through.

From there, the driver takes you to Riquewihr, a village famous enough to rank among France's most beautiful, with narrow streets lined in half-timbered houses that haven't changed much in centuries. You have an hour to walk them, stop for a coffee, photograph the facades, or simply sit in a square. Colmar comes next, and here you get two full hours—enough to find Little Venice (the canal-lined quarter), wander the historic center, and eat lunch without watching the clock. The driver waits; you decide what matters.

The vehicle is air-conditioned, stocked with bottled water, and equipped with WiFi. A private tour means no other travelers, no fixed stops, no schedule beyond the ones you care about. The driver speaks English, Spanish or French depending on your choice at booking. You return to Strasbourg or Colmar at the end—pick which one suits your next move when you book.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water on board.
• WiFi during the drive.
• pickup from your Strasbourg location.
• return to either Strasbourg or Colmar depending on your selected option.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Top questions

How much time do I actually spend at Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle?

Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle gets a full hour on site, enough to explore the medieval fortress and take in the views of the Alsatian plain without rushing through the rooms and ramparts.

Can I spend more time in Colmar and skip one of the other stops?

The itinerary is fixed, but Colmar already includes two hours, which is the longest stop of the day. Riquewihr and the castle are both part of the route and cannot be removed.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation with an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water on board, and WiFi are included. Meals, drinks and a guide are not; you explore each village on your own.

Do I have to return to Strasbourg, or can I end in Colmar?

You choose at checkout: the Berline or Van can drop you in Colmar or back in Strasbourg, depending on which option you select.

Is the driver a tour guide, or just transportation?

The driver provides transportation and can speak your language (English, Spanish or French), but does not guide you through the sites. You explore each stop independently.

How long is the full day?

The tour runs seven hours total, including driving time between stops and the hour at the castle, hour in Riquewihr, and two hours in Colmar.