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Enjoy Alsace your way on a private day tour with your own expert guide and vehicle. Depart from Strasbourg, Colmar, Riquewihr or Mulhouse to explore wine villages, family wineries, historic towns, Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle and the scenic Alsace Wine Route.
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Discover Alsace at your own pace on a private day tour designed exclusively for you and your travelling companions. With a dedicated local guide, private transportation and an itinerary shaped around your interests, you can experience the region’s wine villages, vineyards, historic towns, castles and food traditions in comfort.
Private day tours are available from Strasbourg, Colmar, Riquewihr and Mulhouse. Whether you have a few hours, a full day or would like to combine several regional highlights, your guide can help you make the most of your time in Alsace.
The Alsace Wine Route is one of France’s most scenic wine regions. On a private wine tour, travel through vineyard-covered landscapes and charming villages while visiting carefully selected wineries at a pace that suits you.
Discover signature Alsace grape varieties including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Crémant d’Alsace. Meet passionate local producers, enjoy guided tastings and learn how the region’s terroirs, climate and winemaking traditions influence the wines in your glass.
Your private wine tour can focus on a particular wine style, selected appellations, premium or Grand Cru tastings, village discovery or a balanced combination of vineyards, lunch and sightseeing. Private Alsace wine tours are available as half-day, full-day and multi-day experiences, with departures including Strasbourg and Colmar. [104]
Strasbourg is an ideal starting point for a private day trip in Alsace. Begin with the city’s UNESCO-listed historic centre, the cathedral and the picturesque canals of Petite France, or leave the city behind to explore the countryside and villages of the Alsace Wine Route.
Popular private day trips from Strasbourg include Colmar, Riquewihr, Eguisheim, Kaysersberg and Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle. You can also choose a wine-focused day with winery visits and tastings, or take a cross-border excursion to Baden-Baden and Germany’s Black Forest.
A private guide and vehicle allow you to explore beyond Strasbourg without the constraints of a shared departure, adapting the stops, timing and pace to your preferences.
Colmar is perfectly located for discovering the central and southern sections of the Alsace Wine Route. From its colourful old town, travel easily to vineyard villages, family-run wineries and historic landmarks.
Private day tours from Colmar can include Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé, Kaysersberg and Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle. Choose an itinerary centred on wine tasting and vineyard landscapes, or combine several villages with cultural sightseeing, local food and time to enjoy the scenery.
With private transportation and a dedicated guide, you can travel at a relaxed pace, spend more time in the places you enjoy most and build a day around your interests.
Staying in a Wine Route village or in southern Alsace? Private tours from Riquewihr and Mulhouse make it easy to explore the region without changing your accommodation or relying on public transport.
From Riquewihr, travel through the surrounding vineyards to discover iconic villages, local wineries and the landscapes of the Alsace Wine Route. From Mulhouse, enjoy a full-day journey to Colmar, the wine villages and Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, or focus on premium wine tastings and the southern Alsace countryside.
Private tours from Mulhouse can combine Colmar, Eguisheim, Riquewihr and Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle in a full-day itinerary. [92]
Alsace is much more than a wine destination. A private day tour is an excellent way to discover the region’s distinctive culture, shaped by centuries of French and German influence.
Explore the colourful half-timbered houses and flower-filled streets of villages such as Riquewihr, Eguisheim and Kaysersberg. Visit Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, dramatically positioned above the vineyards, or spend time in Colmar, known for its canals, historic architecture and art collections.
Your private guide can adapt the itinerary to include local history, architecture, photography stops, museums, regional food or free time for shopping and lunch.
Private day tours offer the flexibility to create an experience that feels entirely your own. They are ideal for couples, families, groups of friends, wine enthusiasts and travellers with specific interests or mobility requirements.
Browse the private day tours below for ready-to-book inspiration. Choose a wine-focused escape, a cultural journey through Alsace’s villages, a visit to Colmar and Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, or a flexible day trip tailored to your interests.
For a longer private journey, explore our tailor-made Alsace travel packages and multi-day itineraries. Our travel specialists can help combine private tours, accommodation, transfers and exclusive food and wine experiences into a seamless holiday in eastern France.
Strasbourg, Colmar and the villages of the Alsace Wine Route are the region’s essential highlights. Strasbourg is ideal for history, architecture and city culture, while Colmar is known for its colourful old town and easy access to wine villages such as Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Ribeauvillé. A guided tour makes it easy to combine several destinations in one day.
Three to four days is a good amount of time for a first visit to Alsace. This allows time to explore Strasbourg, discover Colmar, enjoy a wine tour along the Alsace Wine Route and visit one or two traditional villages. A longer stay offers more time for food experiences, museums, hiking, cycling or cross-border day trips into Germany.france-intense
Yes. Strasbourg is close to the German border and makes an excellent starting point for a private day trip to the Black Forest and Baden-Baden. This is a popular option for travellers who want to combine Alsace’s wine villages and French heritage with German forest scenery, spa-town culture and cross-border history.
Yes. Private Alsace tours are ideal for couples, families and groups who prefer a dedicated guide, private transport and an itinerary adapted to their interests. You can focus on wine estates, villages, local food, art, history, Christmas markets or a combination of experiences from Strasbourg or Colmar.
Alsace is rewarding throughout the year. Spring and autumn are excellent for vineyard scenery, wine villages and milder sightseeing temperatures. Summer is well suited to outdoor activities, food and wine experiences, while late November and December are especially popular for Strasbourg, Colmar and village Christmas markets. The Alsace Wine Route is particularly lively from early August to mid-October, when many wine villages host harvest-season events.
Alsace is especially known for aromatic white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Muscat. The region also produces Crémant d’Alsace sparkling wine and Pinot Noir. A guided wine tour is a convenient way to learn about local grape varieties, terroirs and food pairings while visiting independent producers and wine villages.
Choose Strasbourg if you want a larger city, major landmarks, easy rail access and a broad choice of restaurants, museums and seasonal events. Choose Colmar if you want to stay closer to the Wine Route, vineyard villages and the scenic landscapes of central Alsace. Many travellers enjoy staying in both cities, particularly on a multi-day itinerary.
Yes. Wine tours are suitable for beginners as well as experienced wine lovers. Your guide and winery hosts explain the region’s wine traditions, grape varieties and tasting techniques in an accessible way. You do not need previous wine knowledge to enjoy a tasting or visit a local estate.
Christmas markets in Alsace generally open from late November through December, although exact dates and opening times vary by town and change each year. Strasbourg, Colmar and many Wine Route villages host markets, but smaller villages may open only on selected days or weekends. Confirm the official programme before making travel arrangements. Strasbourg’s Christmas market dates back to 1570.
It is possible to visit both Strasbourg and Colmar in one day, especially with a guided tour or private driver, but a full day is recommended. Strasbourg and Colmar are linked by direct trains, and the journey takes about 30 minutes. For a more relaxed experience, spend at least one night in either city and add a separate day for the Wine Route.
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