Alsace Wine Tour from Colmar: A half-day Vineyard Excursion
About this activity
Discover Alsace wines on a half-day small-group tour from Colmar. Travel along the famous Wine Route, visit local wineries, meet passionate producers, and enjoy guided tastings of renowned Alsatian white wines.
Highlights
- Visit local wineries along the Alsace Wine Route
- Guided tastings of Alsace white wines
- Meet passionate winemakers and learn production methods
- Discover Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris & more
- Small-group experience (max 8 guests)
Full description
Explore the renowned Alsace Wine Route on a half-day small-group wine tour departing from Colmar. Travel through vineyard-covered hills to meet local winemakers and discover the traditions behind one of France’s most distinctive wine regions. Visit carefully selected family-run wineries where guided tastings introduce Alsace’s famous varietals, including Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat.
Learn how terroir, climate, and centuries-old expertise shape these expressive wines while enjoying scenic vineyard landscapes along the way. Designed as an accessible and authentic introduction to Alsace wines, this experience combines education, tasting, and regional discovery in a relaxed small-group setting.
The Alsace Wine Route
Stretching more than 170 kilometers along the foothills of the Vosges Mountains, the Alsace Wine Route is one of France’s oldest and most celebrated wine regions. Sunny conditions and protected slopes create ideal growing conditions for aromatic white grape varieties that define the region’s identity.
Meet Local Winemakers
This tour focuses on authentic encounters with independent producers. During winery visits, guests learn about vineyard practices, fermentation methods, and the unique classification system used in Alsace wines.
Discover Signature Alsace Varietals
Alsace is internationally known for single-varietal wines such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat, each reflecting subtle differences in soil and microclimate.
A Relaxed Wine Introduction
Limited to eight participants, the small-group format allows meaningful interaction with producers and guides while enjoying a relaxed pace through the vineyards surrounding Colmar.
Included / Excluded
- Transportation in premium air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Winery visits
- Wine tastings at selected estates
- Small-group experience (maximum 8 guests)
- Meals and personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
Important information
Know before you book
- Instant booking confirmation.
- This is a wine-focused experience (not a village sightseeing tour)
- Adult only tour, minimum age to participate and drink alcohol is 18 years old.
- Prices per person in Euros (€)
Know before you go
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your departure time.
- Winery visits are not private
- Participants must be of legal drinking age
- Comfortable shoes recommended for winery visits
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are non-refundable.
Reviews
Great experience, guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Victor brought us around the different sites and showed us so many cool sites
Alex was the most experienced, knowledgeable, and chilled tour guide of all the 5 tour guides we experienced. We learned a lot from him about the culture, history, and geology of the region. He also provided great context to understand the regions' wines. This tour to Cassis and the calanques was beautiful and would get a 5 stars if it weren't for the fact that this expensive tour did not include lunch. The wine tasting was good but I had better in Bordeaux and it included lunch.
Matt was an awesome tour guide. His passion for D-day made the experience that much better. He was very knowledgeable. Even my children were glued to his every word. Great experience!
Additional information
This tour is designed as an introduction to Alsace wines through tastings and producer encounters rather than extensive village exploration, making it ideal for travelers wishing to focus on regional wine culture in a short time.
Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit our environmental impact. We strongly recommend that you bring a reusable bottle.