Alsace Grands Crus Private Wine Tour from Strasbourg
About this activity
Highlights
- Taste exquisite Rieslings, Muscats, and Gewürztraminers
- Learn from passionate local English-speaking guides
- Discover the unique terroir of Alsace vineyards
- Enjoy personalized wine tastings at each winery
- Explore charming Alsace villages along the route
Full description
Discover the finest wines of Alsace with this private tour from Strasbourg, where you'll visit carefully selected Grand Crus wineries. Enjoy tastings of exquisite local varietals like Rieslings, Muscats, and Gewurztraminers while learning from expert English‑speaking guides. The stunning landscapes and charming villages along the route enhance your experience, making it a perfect day out for wine lovers.
You’ll travel in comfort, with hotel pickup and drop‑off included, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the region’s rich winemaking heritage. This exclusive tour guarantees an intimate setting, ideal for shared stories and unforgettable wine moments.
Grand Cru Wine Country from Strasbourg
Embark on an elegant journey through Alsace’s prestigious wine country on a private Grand Cru tour from Strasbourg. Travel along the legendary Alsace Wine Route, a narrow ribbon of vineyards and storybook villages nestled between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine, where over 90% of production is white wine and terroir is everything. With your English‑speaking wine expert, you’ll stop at carefully selected Grand Cru estates, each chosen for character, hospitality and exceptional wines.
Taste Alsace’s Noble Grapes
At each winery, you’ll explore Alsace’s four noble grape varieties that define its Grand Cru reputation: precise, mineral‑driven Riesling, intensely aromatic Gewurztraminer with notes of rose and lychee, rich and textured Pinot Gris, and fresh, grapey Muscat.
Tastings focus on single‑varietal wines, a hallmark of Alsace, so you can clearly sense how grape and terroir interact from one hillside to the next. Your hosts explain everything from soil and climate to food pairings, helping you appreciate why these wines rival some of Europe’s finest while remaining remarkably accessible.
Comfort, Exclusivity and Tailored Stops
Designed for serious wine lovers, this private tour combines in‑depth tastings with relaxed travel in a fully equipped, air‑conditioned minivan, including hotel pickup and drop‑off in Strasbourg. With a minimum of just two guests, you enjoy an intimate atmosphere where there’s time to ask questions, compare vintages and linger over your favourites.
The itinerary can be fine‑tuned to your interests—whether you prefer more cellar time, a scenic village stop, or a focus on one particular grape—so the day feels curated just for you. Surrounded by vineyards, medieval villages and world‑class whites, you’ll come away with new favourites, deeper knowledge and a genuine connection to the Grand Crus of Alsace.
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Strasbourg.
- English-speaking driver/guide.
- Travel in premium A/C minivan.
- Visit in 3 carefully selected wineries
- All tasting fees included
- Personal travel insurance and expenses.
- Meals and drinks (lunch)
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
Itinerary
Departure from Strasbourg
Begin your Grand Crus wine journey with hotel pickup in Strasbourg and a relaxed drive along the Alsace Wine Route, as your English‑speaking guide introduces the region’s noble grapes and unique terroirs.
First Grand Cru Tasting
Arrive at a carefully selected Grand Cru estate for your first guided tasting. Learn how soil, exposure and grape variety shape the character of top Rieslings, Muscats or Gewurztraminers while you sample several cuvées in the cellar or tasting room.
Meeting point
Start Location
Your accommodation in or around Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private full‑day wine tour from Strasbourg, typically around 8–9 hours.
- perated with an English‑speaking wine expert and a small private group
- Designed for adults of legal drinking age; non‑drinkers are welcome but pay the same rate.
- Several Grand Cru tastings are included; exact number and estates may vary depending on availability
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible and not ideal for guests with mobility issues
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable closed‑toe shoes; you’ll walk on gravel in vineyards and in sometimes damp cellars.
- Avoid strong perfume, aftershave or scented lotion so the wine aromas are easier to appreciate.
- Bring a reusable water bottle and stay hydrated between tastings.
- If you think you might buy bottles, bring a small bag or wine carrier - shipping available
Cancellation policy
Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Great tour of Lavender fields and Olive trees. Enjoyed seeing multiple fields of each.
Both contrasting vineyards were excellent and very informative. We would definitely recommend this trip to others. The only thing that could improve the tour would be little snacks eg cheese and pretzels etc
We cannot say enough nice thing about this tour and Matt! Matt was knowledgeable, personable, engaging and organized. To keep two history buffs engaged for 8 hours is not easy, but Matt did an absolutely wonderful job. This tour was with every penny and then some. Thank you, Matt, for making our trip to Normandy so meaningful. And Go Bears!
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
This tour is best for wine enthusiasts who want more than just a simple tasting and are excited to dive into the Grand Crus and noble grapes of Alsace with a specialist guide. It’s ideal for couples, small groups of friends, and curious food‑and‑wine travelers who appreciate structured tastings, detailed explanations and time to talk directly with winemakers along the Alsace Wine Route.
Because the focus is on adult tastings and cellar visits, it suits guests of legal drinking age with good basic mobility, rather than families with young children or travelers looking mainly for general sightseeing.