Top Strasbourg Day Trips

This is a must-do tour - the charm of these French villages were breathtaking! The driver, who was also our guide, William, was very pleasant, and I liked the idea that this was basically an independent tour. We had ample time to explore the Castle Haut-Koenigsbourg and the Alsace villages on our own. In Colmar, be sure to go into the Tourist office to get helpful tips and to view the Venice canal area. Be mindful, however, that this tour starts at the bus station which is not in the heart of Strasbourg so we needed to take a taxi to get there. It is initially confusing once there because of the many buses, but look instead for a large black passenger van bearing the tour logo for pick up. Unbeknownst to us, there were no taxi's at the bus station for the return trip to town, so we had to enlist the help of a local to assist with purchasing a tram ticket and which one to take us to the Strasbourg train station near our hotel.

A great small group tour of Colmar, Riquewihr village and Haut Koenigsbourg Castle. It was at the perfect pace and made for a nice relaxing tour. Our guide Leia was terrific. She was an excellent driver and tour guide. She was very knowledgeable, able to answer many queries including the wines of the region.

Brilliant!! This was such a good trip - really well planned, with variety throughout the day. There's an audio commentary on the bus as you drive through the picturesque smaller villages, and the driver was really good at stopping to make sure we could all take photos. Then the stops are each in really fascinating and beautiful villages, with plenty of time to walk around each, get a coffee, or an ice cream, with lunch at the second main stop. I was pleasantly surprised as I thought some of it would feel rushed, but I felt like I got to walk around the main parts of all four villages, each one more stunning than the last. The driver was super-friendly and helpful, and as we had a small group we all got to chat a bit and get to know each other which was really nice. It helped that the sun was shining, but all in all this was an absolutely perfect, dreamy day!

We visit two wineries. In the first one the host was very warm and friendly, in the second one, Klipfel, the host was very knowledgeable of the Grand Cru areas and soils. Our tour guide Lea was very knowledgeable and friendly, and made sure everyone had a good time and tasted the type of wine they wanted.

Absolutely exceptional. Private tour in a private vehicle visiting three wineries, charming villages, and an opportunity to experience Alsatian culture and hospitality. The wineries were the highlight of course, ranging from a winery with a storied and historic pedigree in the region, and two new wineries with a modern focus yet deeply ingrained in the established wine culture. This will be a highlight for your trip, a wonderful day excursion, and an opportunity to experience Alsatian Wine from the hands of the growers and producers.

Our guide Lea was very nice. She drove 8 of us in a van. She was an excellent driver. We enjoyed our trip. It was a rainy day in Colmar and we wanted to go to the Chocolate museum. Between the excessive crowds and bad weather we didn’t get to see it. We did go to another city which was a bit less crowded. It was still very crowded but we did get to enjoy the Christmas market. I’m giving the company and the driver 5 stars because of Lea. She texted us places to go to that were inside because of the rain. When someone said they needed a restroom she immediately took us to a restroom. We also had one passenger who repeatedly told her to blow her van horn at a full sized tour bus loading mostly elderly passengers in the rain. It was in a roundabout and so there was no place for any cars go until they were finished. Lea responded very calmly to the man in our bus demanding that she start blowing her horn by simply saying “I will not.” Each time he demanded she said “I will not.” It took all of 7 minutes for the bus to be completely filled with passengers and on its way. I know because Lea announced the time once we were on our way. The 7 minutes to help others was a small price to pay. She kept her composure during and after the event. The lesson I learned from her that day was far more valuable to me than the sightseeing trip.

The tour was excellent and our guide Camilla was delightful. She did a great job of organizing and presenting it in alignment with our interests. This was one of the first things we did in Strasbourg and we’re so glad we did—it set us up for days 2 and 3 of our visit to this beautiful region of France.

Off the beaten track excellence - we booked this tasting as the only option I could find for a Sunday in the region. We wanted a private picked up tour from Strasbourg but there were none available on a Sunday. We later learnt that practically all small towns close on a Sunday! So we were excited to find this one. We trained from Strasbourg to Barr (40min train ride) thinking we would walk around Barr explore. But nothing is open in Barr on Sunday. We walked from Bar to Gertwiller for the tasting (20min) and although we were early we could purchase a glass of wine and sit on the terrace. The tasting experience was fantastic and interactive. Started by walking out to the vineyard and then into the cellars. Their interactive film was really informative. The first one was quite simple about basic wine making practised (a little too basic for anyone that knows wine) but still fun because of the great host. The second film in the barrel store was great as we learnt of the estates history. Wines were great and we purchased a few bottles that we could enjoy on holiday. We had to leave quickly to make our train back, but the whole experience was great. The closest train station at Gertwiller was only a 8min walk. Overall- very happy with the experience- but people need to know that nothing is open on a Sunday in these areas.