Basel and Alsace Villages Tour: Private Mercedes & Wine Tasting

Rhine city, half-timbered villages, and Alsace wine in one day

A private tour from Zurich explores Basel's Rhine-side old town and cathedral, then crosses into Alsace to walk the cobblestone streets of three medieval villages: Eguisheim, Colmar's "Little Venice" district, and Riquewihr. The day includes wine tasting and time for lunch at a local restaurant. A guide speaks your language and the Mercedes picks you up from your Zurich location.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour Basel and Alsace villages

• Pickup in Zurich by luxury Mercedes
• Travel to Basel
• Visit Basel Cathedral and Old Town
• Explore Eguisheim village
• Tour Colmar and Little Venice
• Lunch and wine tasting in Riquewihr
• Return to Zurich and drop off

The experience

The tour starts with hotel or accommodation pickup in Zurich in a latest-model luxury Mercedes, then heads to Basel for the first stop. There you'll see the Cathedral, the Rathaus (the historic government building), the Rhine riverfront, and the winding streets of the Altstadt. Basel sits where Switzerland meets France and Germany, and the old town reflects that crossroads: medieval architecture alongside the city's reputation for art and design.

From Basel, the route crosses into France and the Alsace wine region. Eguisheim comes first: a circular medieval village surrounded by vineyards, with narrow cobblestone streets and colorful half-timbered houses draped in flowers. It was voted one of France's most beautiful villages. Next is Colmar, known as "Little Venice" for its canals and the fairy-tale charm of its preserved medieval quarter. The half-timbered buildings here are the postcard version of Alsace, and the town is famous for its Alsatian wines and Christmas markets.

Riquewihr is the final village stop, another medieval gem set among vineyards with the same narrow streets and flower-lined facades. Here you'll have time for lunch at a local restaurant (meals typically cost 20–40 euros) and a wine tasting: the chance to try the region's wines where they're made. The tour then returns you to your starting point in Zurich, with the drive back included in the 10-hour day.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes.
• hotel or accommodation pickup in Zurich and return drop-off at the same location.
• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (8 to 16 years) · Infant (under 8): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German, Italian, Czech and Slovak

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Sierra Luxury Services

Is this one for you?The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish, Italian, German or two others), so you follow the commentary comfortably without translation apps or a separate audio device. Choose this tour if you want someone who knows the region to navigate the villages and explain what you're seeing as you walk.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian, Czech and Slovak.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 16 years); Infant (under 8): free.

What is there to do in Basel on this tour?

Basel's highlights include the Cathedral, the Rathaus (a historic government building from the medieval period), views of the Rhine River, and the Altstadt: the old town with its winding streets and medieval character.

Can I taste wine on this tour?

Yes. Riquewihr, the final Alsace village, is the wine tasting stop. You'll have time there to sample the region's wines before lunch.

Which villages will I visit in Alsace?

The tour visits three: Eguisheim (a circular medieval village surrounded by vineyards), Colmar (known as "Little Venice" for its canals and preserved half-timbered district), and Riquewihr (another medieval village set among vineyards).

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included, but the tour stops in Riquewihr with time to eat at a local restaurant. Meals typically cost between 20 and 40 euros.

How long is the full tour?

The tour is 10 hours total, including travel time from your Zurich pickup to drop-off and all stops in Basel and the three Alsace villages.