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Ophorus Tours - Colmar, Riquewihr & Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle Private tour from Strasbourg

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Colmar, Riquewihr & Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle Private tour from Strasbourg

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The Essential One Day Experience of Alsace. A private full day trip from Strasbourg that includes a Walking tour of Colmar, follow the Alsace wine trail, visit Riquewihr village and Haut Koenigsbourg Castle.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a private tour with personalized attention
  • Discover the stunning views from Haut Koenigsbourg Castle
  • Wander through the colorful streets of Riquewihr
  • Explore picturesque villages along the Wine Route
  • Visit the enchanting town of Colmar
What is Included / Excluded for this tour

Program & Itinerary

Private Sightseeing Excursion through the Alsace Region This highly recommended full-day tour is designed for travelers who want to make the most of their stay in Alsace. Our Pearls of Alsace itinerary combines what we consider the region’s essential highlights, including charming towns, traditional villages, impressive monuments, and major historical landmarks. Departure from Strasbourg In the morning, ...

Private Sightseeing Excursion through the Alsace Region

This highly recommended full-day tour is designed for travelers who want to make the most of their stay in Alsace. Our Pearls of Alsace itinerary combines what we consider the region’s essential highlights, including charming towns, traditional villages, impressive monuments, and major historical landmarks.

Departure from Strasbourg

In the morning, your English-speaking driver/guide will pick you up at your centrally located accommodation in Strasbourg. After presenting the program and itinerary for the day, you will board your comfortable, air‑conditioned vehicle and set off on a full‑day tour that showcases the very best of Alsace.

Discover exquisite Colmar

Your first stop is the beautiful town of Colmar. On arrival, follow your guide on a walking tour through one of France’s most picturesque small towns. Discover the charm of the old town and its prestigious monuments, including the Pfister House, the Koïfhus, and Saint‑Martin Collegiate Church, as well as the postcard‑perfect districts of Little Venice and the former tanners’ quarter.

Visit Riquewihr and enjoy free time for lunch

Next, continue to the fortified village of Riquewihr. Protected by its ramparts, this wine village has been remarkably preserved, with narrow streets, timber‑framed houses, and defensive walls that still reflect its 16th‑century golden age. Enjoy some free time to explore at your own pace, browse shops and wine cellars, and have lunch in one of the many traditional restaurants or winstubs.

Panoramic views along the Alsace Wine Route

In the afternoon, follow a scenic section of the Alsace Wine Route. Nestled between the Rhine plain and the Vosges mountains, this legendary route winds for over 170 kilometres through rolling vine‑covered hills and picturesque villages. As you drive, admire church steeples rising above clusters of flower‑decked half‑timbered houses and enjoy superb panoramic views over the vineyards and valleys.

Visit the mighty castle of Haut‑Koenigsbourg

Finally, reach the impressive Haut‑Koenigsbourg Castle, perched high above the plain. Follow your guide on a tour of this reconstructed medieval fortress, originally built in the 12th century on a strategic site overlooking key trade routes for wine, wheat, and salt. Explore its drawbridge, courtyards, ramparts, and furnished rooms as you learn about its turbulent history and commanding position over the region.

Return to Strasbourg & optional wine tasting

After your visit of Haut‑Koenigsbourg, relax on the drive back to Strasbourg, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation. As this is a private tour, your guide can also help arrange a wine tasting stop during the day if you would like to sample some of the renowned white wines of Alsace along the route.

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  • Departure from Strasbourg

    Departure from Strasbourg

    Leave Strasbourg in a comfortable, air‑conditioned minivan and follow your English‑speaking guide south through vineyard‑covered hills toward Colmar, as you get an introduction to Alsace’s history and wine country.
    Leave Strasbourg in a comfortable, air‑conditioned minivan and follow your English‑speaking guide south through vineyard‑covered hills toward Colmar, as you get an introduction to Alsace’s history and wine country.
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  • Colmar: Storybook Old Town

    Colmar: Storybook Old Town

    Arrive in Colmar and explore the historic centre, including St‑Martin’s Church, Maison Pfister, the Koïfhus and the canals of Petite Venise. Enjoy time to wander cobbled streets, photograph half‑timbered houses and browse boutiques or the covered market.
    Arrive in Colmar and explore the historic centre, including St‑Martin’s Church, Maison Pfister, the Koïfhus and the canals of Petite Venise. Enjoy time to wander cobbled streets, photograph half‑timbered houses and browse boutiques or the covered market.
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  • Alsace Wine Route

    Alsace Wine Route

    Continue along the Alsace Wine Route, driving between rolling vineyards and pretty villages. Pause in a wine‑route village for a short walk and an optional wine tasting in a traditional cellar, discovering some of the region’s signature white wines.
    Continue along the Alsace Wine Route, driving between rolling vineyards and pretty villages. Pause in a wine‑route village for a short walk and an optional wine tasting in a traditional cellar, discovering some of the region’s signature white wines.
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  • Riquewihr: Walled Medieval Gem

    Riquewihr: Walled Medieval Gem

    Head on to Riquewihr, a fortified village wrapped in vines. Stroll up Rue du Général de Gaulle to the Dolder Tower, admire the old ramparts, and explore narrow side streets lined with colorful houses, wine shops and cosy winstubs. Free time for personal discovery and lunch (at own expense)
    Head on to Riquewihr, a fortified village wrapped in vines. Stroll up Rue du Général de Gaulle to the Dolder Tower, admire the old ramparts, and explore narrow side streets lined with colorful houses, wine shops and cosy winstubs. Free time for personal discovery and lunch (at own expense)
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  • Haut‑Koenigsbourg Castle Visit

    Haut‑Koenigsbourg Castle Visit

    In the afternoon, drive up to Haut‑Koenigsbourg Castle, perched high above the plain, where you visit the courtyards, halls and ramparts and take in sweeping views over forests and vineyards. After your visit, relax on the scenic drive back to Strasbourg, where your full‑day Alsace adventure concludes.
    In the afternoon, drive up to Haut‑Koenigsbourg Castle, perched high above the plain, where you visit the courtyards, halls and ramparts and take in sweeping views over forests and vineyards. After your visit, relax on the scenic drive back to Strasbourg, where your full‑day Alsace adventure concludes.
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  • Return to Strasbourg

    Return to Strasbourg

    After your visit, relax on the scenic drive back to Strasbourg, where your full‑day Alsace adventure concludes.
    After your visit, relax on the scenic drive back to Strasbourg, where your full‑day Alsace adventure concludes.
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Ophorus Tours - Colmar, Riquewihr & Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle Private tour from Strasbourg
Ophorus Tours - Colmar, Riquewihr & Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle Private tour from Strasbourg
Ophorus Tours - Colmar, Riquewihr & Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle Private tour from Strasbourg

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Know before you book

  • Private full‑day tour, about 8 hours, from Strasbourg.
  • English‑speaking guide and small private group by minivan.
  • Not wheelchair accessible; many cobblestones, slopes and stairs.
  • Does not run on some public holidays; times confirmed on booking.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven streets and castle steps.
  • Bring a reusable water bottle; refills are often available on site.
  • Dress in layers; the castle hill can be cooler and windier.
  • A small daypack is useful for camera, water and personal items.

Additional information

This tour is ideal for curious adults who want a full, but relaxed, day discovering Alsace’s villages, wines and castles with a local expert rather than on a big bus. It’s especially suited to couples, small groups of friends, and first‑time visitors based in Strasbourg who enjoy walking cobbled streets, visiting historic sites like Haut‑Koenigsbourg, and tasting Alsace wines along the route. Travelers should have good basic mobility, since there are slopes, stairs and uneven surfaces in Colmar, Riquewihr and at the castle.

Voucher info

If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Ophorus immediately.  Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.

Group information

We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to larger groups. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/

Meeting point /

67000 Strasbourg

Departure

We will come and pick you up directly at your hotel or accommodation in Strasbourg. We can also pick up in the surrounding area of 30kms around Strasbourg, for exemple in Obernai.

Return

Tour returns to original departure point.

Reviews

4.9/5 (27 reviews)
  • Matthias

    30, Sep 2025

    I can highly recommend the Ophorus team. My day tour was individually tailored to my wishes. The driver-guide, Thierry, was excellent and we had great...
  • Jack K

    06, Dec 2024

    We enjoyed a half day tour with Thierry. The villages are beautiful and their history is very important to learn. Theirry was kind, funny and an enjoyable...
  • Adam Wilson

    25, Apr 2024

    Wonderful tour of Alsace villages. My mom said this was THE highlight of our trip through France, and that's after the museums of Paris, the Chartres...
  • Patricia Bautista

    05, Sep 2023

    I wish I could give this tour 10 out of 5 stars. I couldn’t recommend this enough! Damien was an amazing guide — his passion for Alsace just oozes! This...
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Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Strasbourg.
  • English-speaking driver/guide.
  • Travel in premium A/C minivan.
  • Visit Colmar, Riquewihr, Haut-Koenigsbourg castle
  • Tickets to castle included

Excluded

  • Personal travel insurance and expenses.
  • Meals and drinks (lunch)
  • Gratuities for the driver/guide.

FAQ

  • Can I join this tour if I am traveling alone?

    Yes, solo travelers are welcome to join this private tour;
  • What notable sites will be visited during the tour?

    The tour includes visits to Colmar, Riquewihr, and Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle;
  • Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

    No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible due to cobbled streets and stairs;
  • What should I wear for this tour?

    It’s recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers;
  • Are meals or drinks included during the tour?

    No, meals and drinks are not included in the package;
  • What is the cancellation policy for the tour?

    You can receive a full refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the tour;
  • Can I customize my tour itinerary?

    Yes, the guide will adapt the timing and locations based on your interests;
  • How long does the private tour last?

    The private full-day tour lasts approximately 8 hours;
  • Is hotel pickup included in the tour package?

    Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Strasbourg are included;
  • What type of vehicle will be used for the tour?

    You will travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan;
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