Alsace Wine Route Wineries & Tasting Small Group Guided Tour from Strasbourg
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Strasbourg, France
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend a full day exploring the beautiful French wine region of Alsace during a day trip from Strasbourg. Follow the Alsace Wine Route to visit charming villages like Dambach-la-Ville, Ribeauvillé, Mittelbergheim and Riquewihr. Stop at three different wineries to sample some of the wines the Alsace is famous for, including Gewürztraminer and Riesling. Learn about the region from an expert guide, and enjoy personal attention in a small group limited to eight people.
- Travel along the beautiful Alsace Wine Route
- Visit three wineries to sample some of Alsace’s best-known white wine
- Explore the pretty little villages of Mittelbergheim, Dambach-la-Ville, Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr
- A small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience
What's Included
- English speaking qualified driver guide
- 3 wine tastings
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal insurance and expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 17 Pl. de la Cathédrale, 67082 Strasbourg, France
Departure time: 9:00am. Please meet your guide 10 minutes before time, in front of the Strasbourg Tourism Office.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
Meet your knowledgeable guide at the tourist information office in the middle of Strasbourg, where you’ll climb into a comfortable minivan to start your tour. Head out along the Alsace Wine Route (Routes des Vins d’Alsace in French), which is a 105-mile (170-km) route winding through the rolling hills at the base of the Vosges Mountains. This area is home to hundreds of famous vineyards.
The first stop on your wine tour is the wine area called Mittelbergheim, where the grands crus of Kastelberg, Zotzenberg and Wiebelsberg are located. This area is known for its excellent Riesling wines, which are typically thought of as German. At the first winery of your tour, sample Riesling along with some sylvaner and pinot blanc.
Next, head for Dambach-la-Ville. This village produces more wine than any other in Alsace, including one of the finest Alsatian wines of all — frankstein grand cru. At the second winery stop of the tour, sample wines in a classic wine cellar (caveau in French) while learning how the region’s soil and climate combine to produce exceptional Riesling and gewürztraminer wines.
Take a break at midday for lunch (own expense), followed by a visit to the Ribeauvillé-Riquewihr wine area. There are five grands cru here — Kirchberg, Osterberg, Geisberg, Schoenenbourg and Sporen. Here again you’ll find the wine production is dominated by Riesling, although other wines of note include Muscat, gewürztraminer and pinot gris.
Spend some time in the charming villages of Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr, where you’ll have your last two wine tasting sessions at two of the best-loved wineries in the Alsace. Hear about how some of the chateaux making wine in the area — such as the Hugel and Trimbach families — have been making wine in the area for hundreds of years.
At the conclusion of a day-long wine tour through the Alsace, climb back into the minivan for the relaxing ride back to Strasbourg.
The first stop on your wine tour is the wine area called Mittelbergheim, where the grands crus of Kastelberg, Zotzenberg and Wiebelsberg are located. This area is known for its excellent Riesling wines, which are typically thought of as German. At the first winery of your tour, sample Riesling along with some sylvaner and pinot blanc.
Next, head for Dambach-la-Ville. This village produces more wine than any other in Alsace, including one of the finest Alsatian wines of all — frankstein grand cru. At the second winery stop of the tour, sample wines in a classic wine cellar (caveau in French) while learning how the region’s soil and climate combine to produce exceptional Riesling and gewürztraminer wines.
Take a break at midday for lunch (own expense), followed by a visit to the Ribeauvillé-Riquewihr wine area. There are five grands cru here — Kirchberg, Osterberg, Geisberg, Schoenenbourg and Sporen. Here again you’ll find the wine production is dominated by Riesling, although other wines of note include Muscat, gewürztraminer and pinot gris.
Spend some time in the charming villages of Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr, where you’ll have your last two wine tasting sessions at two of the best-loved wineries in the Alsace. Hear about how some of the chateaux making wine in the area — such as the Hugel and Trimbach families — have been making wine in the area for hundreds of years.
At the conclusion of a day-long wine tour through the Alsace, climb back into the minivan for the relaxing ride back to Strasbourg.
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Route des Vins d'Alsace
8 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Adult only tour, children under 18 years of age are not allowed
- At least 2 adults are required for this activity to take place
- Pets are not allowed on the tour
- Please note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand.
- This tour is not available on December 25th and January 1st
- During Christmas period : The tour returns to Strasbourg, just outside the Grande-Ile district, with the exact address to be arranged with the guide.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Kelly_B
Excellent (Carlos) tour guide/driver-he was so knowledgeable about both the wines and the surrounding area. We visited 3 family run, beautiful wineries that are producing gorgeous wines-each took a lot of time describing the wines, their wineries, the terroir, etc. The villages one the wine route couldn’t have been more charming. Our only regret-not bringing a bigger suitcase to purchase and bring back more wine! Highlight of our trip!
Reviews
4.9
based on 232 reviews
Sacha_B, Apr 2026
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.
Kelly_B, Apr 2026
Excellent (Carlos) tour guide/driver-he was so knowledgeable about both the wines and the surrounding area. We visited 3 family run, beautiful wineries that are producing gorgeous wines-each took a lot of time describing the wines, their wineries, the terroir, etc. The villages one the wine route couldn’t have been more charming. Our only regret-not bringing a bigger suitcase to purchase and bring back more wine! Highlight of our trip!
Charles_H, Apr 2026
Our guide, Carlos, was extremely knowledgeable about the wines we tasted and the region. He also had a good rapport with the vineyards which made the tastings more enjoyable. We had a good variety of wines with the opportunity, but never pressure, to purchase direct from the vineyard. The length of time for the tour was just right at 8 hours.
Jill_H, Dec 2025
Great trip, wines, and guide! Great education and local wine guidance! Must go on trip for wines lovers.
Samantha_M, Dec 2025
We had an amazing experience with Letticia. She was incredibly knowledgable about the Alsace region and made the experience feel easy, relaxed and very tailored to the wines we liked. This was one of the better wine tours I'd been on. We went to three tastings, however the last visit lacked energy and education, and could probably be better. The wine maker didn't really seem to want to be there and our guide did a lot of the heavy lifting.
Lauren_S, Dec 2025
This trip was mostly great. Two out of three wineries were fantastic. The second winery we visited didn’t even have a real tasting room, rather we tried a bunch of wine in the equivalent of an old man’s basement or garage. It was freezing in there, and there was zero ambiance. We also didn’t visit Riquewhir which was advertised in the main details. This was the town I wanted to see most. But the one village we were able to get out and walk around was beautiful. Our tour guide was fantastic and was incredibly knowledgeable. Recommend this trip, but maybe only during peak travel season.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed most of the tour and that your guide made the experience memorable.
Our wine tours are designed to showcase different types of wineries, including both well-established estates and smaller, more family-run producers, to give our guests a broad and authentic understanding of Alsace winemaking traditions. During your tour, you visited Domaine Durrmann, which is considered an institution in the region and highly appreciated for its unique approach and quality wines.
Regarding Riquewihr, our itinerary mentions passing through the area, but the visit to the village itself depends on several factors such as traffic conditions and the location of the wineries selected for the day. At this time of year, with the Christmas markets taking place, access to Riquewihr is extremely limited and often not possible due to road closures and heavy congestion.
We truly appreciate your recommendations and are happy that you still found the experience enjoyable overall. We hope to welcome you again in the future—perhaps during the peak season for an even smoother experience.
Best regards,
Jeanne from the Ophorus Team
martin_t, Dec 2025
Polenè was the most delightful host.
She is knowledgable & passionate about the region, the people & the wines.
We visited 3 very small family owned vineyards that were all completely different, giving us a true representation of what the region offers.
John_B, Oct 2025
Outstanding tour - our tour guide Laurence was exceptional - she was very knowledgeable, insightful and provided great service - book her if you can
Barbara_I, Aug 2025
Pauline our tour guide was excellent. This was a fantastic tour around some of the most beautiful country side with some absolutely delicious wines. Highly recommend!!
Megan_M, Aug 2025
You will visit a variety of different winery experiences from family run to modern, etc. All are unique & very friendly. Lunch is up to you in a sweet little small town.
Franck_R, Aug 2025
It was all good but the guide did not take us to the best winery , she was more concerned about maintaining her buddies network than her tour client
Caleigh_M, Aug 2025
The tour was amazing!! We loved each winery visit as the tastings were delicious and we learned about each family’s history and wine making process! We also loved our guide Pauline! She made the day so special for our whole group and we really loved the opportunity to explore the little town and loved all of her recommendations for places to eat and things to see!
Courtney_C, Jul 2025
Amazing!!!!! We went to threee different wineries our tour guide Laurence was fabulous so much knowledge and fun to listen to. She had great suggestions and took us to an amazing family own winery where we saw the cellars at lunch she took us to one of the towns that inspired disneys beauty and the beast … it was like a fairytale such and added bonus and surprise. She took amazing care of us!
Bart_B, Jun 2025
Lovely day with Pauline, our guide. Visited several beautiful villages and visited 3 different wineries with well organised and generous tastings.
Michael_W, May 2025
An excellent tour: well organized, comfortable, interesting and fun. Beautiful villages and vineyards, fascinating explanation of the region's wines, and of course the wines themselves were delicious. Jerome the guide was lovely and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Clare_O, Apr 2025
A lot of wine drunk.
All hosts were lovely and very informative
Guide was very knowledgeable and made the trip extremely enjoyable and fun
Melissa_B, Apr 2025
What a wonderful day! Our guide Laurens was knowledgeable about wine, the area and even did a great job ensuring we got the wines the group “liked”.
Damall_M, Mar 2025
Wonder day tour the Alsace Wine route! Our guide Florence was amazing and very knowledgeable of the wine route. Wineries visited were all very nice and the towns visited were beautiful! Tour is highly recommended and would do it again!
Nadia_G, Dec 2024
My family had an amazing time exploring three wineries and a few towns with our tour guide Maksym. We were able to taste wines, including grand cru wines, from a variety of wine makers (small family run, modern biodynamic, and mid-size). We tasted all of the wine varieties of Alsace, including Sylvaner. Maksym was very nice and knowledgeable on the wine as well as the history of the area and we learned so much while having a great time! We enjoyed meeting the other travelers in the group as well. This is the perfect tour if you want to sit back, relax, and explore the wine region! It’s nice having all the transportation and logistics taken care of and Maksym was super accommodating of our needs - always giving us options depending on what we wanted to do.
Jeffrey_H, Dec 2024
Super fun and well organized. The guide, Laurence, was extremely knowledgeable and kind. Had lots of fun.
Jody_R, Dec 2024
It was wonderful. Our guide Pauline was super knowledgeable not only about wine but the history of the area.
Joseph_B, Dec 2024
I very much enjoyed this tour, which, led by our knowledgeable and personable guide Jerome, was a fantastic introduction to not only Alsatian wines, but also to the people and culture of Alsace and its wine families.
Kim_S, Nov 2024
Loved this tour. We were not rushed at all. And the wineries were very unique to those I've been in before. The towns are so quant there's something to see at every turn. The wine was soooooo good. Our guide Jerome was also so knowledgeable and helpful
Jacqueline_G, Nov 2024
Excellent itinerary and knowledgeable guide. Visited 3 wineries and stopped at a couple of villages for lunch and great views of surroundings. Tasting portions were generous.
Eve_S, Oct 2024
The tour was wonderful! Maxim was full of knowledge about wine and the region. Well worth it!! We ended up purchasing 12 bottles of wine and having them shipped home to the USA. Thank you Maxim!
Joyce_K, Oct 2024
Jerome was very helpful and knowledgeable. The Alsace region was beautiful! I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Joyce_K, thank you so much for your kind words and for recommending our tour! We are thrilled to hear that Jerome was able to enhance your experience with his knowledge and helpfulness. The Alsace region indeed has its unique charm, and we're pleased you enjoyed exploring it with us. Looking forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon! Best regards, The Ophorus Team.
Kathryn_L, Oct 2024
Maxim was our tour guide and he was wonderful. We asked him questions about wine, about Alsace, about the history of the area and he not only answered the questions but expanded our understanding of the area and the culture.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Maxim provided such an enriching experience on your Alsatian Wine Tour. We take great pride in our guides’ extensive knowledge and passion for the region, and it's wonderful to see that it has made a lasting impression on your visit. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Camille_A, Oct 2024
Wonderful small group tour, charming village wineries and Jerome our guide was excellent-very knowledgeable about the vineyards, grapes, terroir and history.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your small group tour and the charming village wineries. Jerome will be thrilled to know his knowledge and passion made a positive impact on your experience. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!
Emma_S, Sep 2024
The wine tour was great, fantastic way to see the many gorgeous towns of Alsace. Pauline was a dedicated and interested guide, she showed the whole group great hospitality
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Bonjour, thank you so much for your kind words about our wine tour! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring the charming towns of Alsace with us. Pauline is indeed a wonderful guide and we will make sure to pass along your compliments to her. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
Hilarie_W, Sep 2024
We visited wonderful wineries and beautiful villages. Our tour guide Pauline was great! We learned so much about Alsace wine. The wines tasted were delicious!
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