Alsace wine tour from Basel: 3 wineries, small group

Taste wines straight from the Grand Cru vineyards where they're made

A six-hour guided wine tour departing from Basel visits three small, family-run wineries in Alsace's most charming villages, with tastings included and pickup from your accommodation. The group stays strictly between 2–6 people, which is what makes the personal attention from the guide and the access to lesser-known producers possible. Minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Alsace wine tasting and village tour

• Collect from accommodation in Basel or Colmar
• Visit three artisanal wineries in Alsace
• Taste exquisite wines from Grand Cru vineyards
• Learn about Alsace wine history and geography
• Explore medieval village of Riquewihr
• Enjoy picturesque landscapes and old architecture

The experience

Six hours gets you from Basel into the heart of Alsace's wine country and through the villages most tour groups skip. The day starts with pickup from your accommodation, then moves into vineyard landscapes where you'll stand among the vines of a Grand Cru and taste the wine made from that exact plot. Three artisanal wineries anchor the route, producers some dating back to 1539, and the guide walks you through what makes each one distinct: the soil, the grapes, the decisions the winemaker made. You're not watching a presentation. You're tasting and asking questions in a group small enough that the winemaker has time to answer.

Riquewihr, a medieval village that hasn't been rebuilt since the Middle Ages, sits in the shadow of the Schonenbourg Grand Cru vineyard. The narrow streets lined with painted timber buildings show you Alsace as it looked hundreds of years ago, and the walk between tastings gives the region's history a shape you can actually see. The guide handles the route and the timing, so you move through the day without planning the stops or worrying about transport between them.

Wine tasting and admission to the wineries are included. You'll need to arrange your own food and any other drinks. The tour runs in English with a live guide, and the small group size, capped at six, is the reason you get close interaction with the winemakers instead of standing at the back of a crowd.

What’s included

• Wine tasting at three artisanal wineries.
• admission to each winery.
• pickup from your accommodation in Basel.
• six hours with a live English-speaking guide.
• walks through medieval villages including Riquewihr.

Options for this experience

2 options

Wine tour to AlsaceUp to 9 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00Wine tasting fees, vehicle hire and pickup are all included

Tour of wine country in AlsaceUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 09:00Wine tasting at a vineyard: Sample wine in a Grand Cru vineyard (depending on the weather). Lunch is not included. Private vehicle in Alsace. Includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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 28 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 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by WineWeinVinoVin

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste wines directly from the vineyard and meet the winemakers themselves rather than join a large group at a commercial tasting room. The small group size and access to lesser-known producers are what make the personal attention possible.

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Top questions

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.

How many wineries do we visit on the Alsace wine tour from Basel?

Three artisanal wineries, each one small and family-run, with tastings included at each stop. Many are producers that larger tour groups don't visit.

What is Riquewihr and why is it on this tour?

Riquewihr is a medieval village dating from the Middle Ages, lined with traditional painted buildings and nestled in the shadow of the Schonenbourg Grand Cru vineyard famous for Rieslings. It's one of the charming villages you'll walk through between tastings.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel in Basel?

Yes, pickup from your accommodation in Basel is included. The driver will collect you at an agreed time and return you after the six-hour tour.

What's the maximum group size on this wine tour?

Groups are strictly limited to between 2–6 people, which keeps the experience personal and gives you direct attention from the guide and the winemakers.

Is lunch included in the Alsace wine tour?

Wine tasting and winery admission are included, but food is not. You'll want to arrange lunch separately or bring something to eat during the day.