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
- Meet passionate winemakers and learn production methods
- Discover Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris & more
- Guided tastings of Alsace white wines
- 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, protected slopes, and a patchwork of vineyards create ideal growing conditions for aromatic white grape varieties that define the region’s wine identity. As you travel between storybook villages and vineyard-covered hills, you experience the distinctive mix of landscape, culture, and wine tradition that makes Alsace unique.
Meet Local Winemakers
This tour focuses on authentic encounters with independent producers. During winery visits, guests learn about vineyard practices, harvest decisions, and fermentation methods, as well as the unique classification system used in Alsace wines. Winemakers share their family history, explain how they care for their vines year‑round, and guide you through the cellar, offering a behind‑the‑scenes look at how grapes become bottled 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, microclimate, and winemaking style. Through guided tastings, you explore the aromas, flavors, and structure of these signature varietals, gaining a clearer sense of how terroir and grape variety combine to shape Alsace’s expressive white wines.
A Relaxed Wine Introduction
Limited to eight participants, the small-group format allows meaningful interaction with producers and guides while maintaining a relaxed pace through the vineyards surrounding Colmar. This makes the tour an ideal wine introduction for curious beginners and enthusiasts alike, blending education, tasting, and scenic discovery without the rush of a packed schedule. You can ask questions, compare impressions, and fully enjoy the Alsace wine experience in an intimate, friendly setting.
Included / Excluded
- Transportation in premium air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Wine tastings fees at selected estates
- Visit to picturesque villages of Alsace
- Opportunity to purchase wines directly from estates
- Meals and drinks (lunch)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
- Personal travel insurance, expenses
Itinerary
Depart from Colmar
Meet your driver‑guide near central Colmar, join your small group, and board the air‑conditioned minivan heading onto the Alsace Wine Route.
Scenic drive through vineyards
Travel along vineyard‑covered hills at the foothills of the Vosges Mountains as your guide introduces Alsace’s wine history, grape varieties, and terroir.
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
I booked two separate tours with Ophorus in France during July. "Dijon Wine Tour: Côte de Nuits & Côte de Beaune Vineyards" tour was an incredible value, in large part because our tour guide and driver, Orlane, was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. Visiting 3 prestigious vinyeards/winemakers (and a few historical photo stops along the way, plus a lunch stop in Beaune), we were given great information about winemaking in France, and specifically what makes wine in Burgundy unique. It was unpretentious, relaxing, and of course, tasty. Thank you so much to Orlane for an unforgettable day. 5 stars. "Versailles Small Group English Guided Tour from Paris with Skip-the-Line Access" tour was great itself, with tour guide Nicolas being very clear, informative, and ushering our group through a very busy and hot morning at Versailles. However, after I had initially booked the tour (which meets near the Eiffel Tower), I discovered the Tour de France was doing its final race Stage in Paris the same day as my reservation. I e-mailed to request to change the date, and the rep suggested I just arrive a little early. (I'm not sure how the return trip would have gone, as roads in that area were due to be closed all day, in addition to many public transportation stops and lines.) They did change my reservation to a different day at no charge, thank goodness. The e-mail responsiveness was fast and appreciated, but I recommend checking for holidays and special events, as some French people confirmed it would not have worked to take the tour from that location during the Tour de France. 5 stars to Nicholas and our driver, 3 stars to Ophorus admin for not catching and blocking out days on the front end, that should not be offered to book. I would book a tour with this company again.
We had a fantastic day tour of Pomerol and Saint Emilion with our very knowledgeable guide, Guy. The Chateaus we visited were very impressive and the extra tips and information Guy gave us was first class. We highly recommend this tour.
Lea was a very friendly and helpful, She guided us through the charming towns of Colmar, Riquewihr and Haut Koeningsbourg castle, allowing us to explore freely and enjoy the surroundings.
Additional information
This Alsace Wine Route tour is best for curious wine beginners and enthusiasts who want an accessible yet authentic introduction to aromatic white wines in a small‑group setting. It’s ideal for travelers staying in Colmar who enjoy scenic landscapes, storybook villages, and meeting local winemakers rather than rushing through a packed schedule. Couples, friends, and solo travelers who appreciate guided tastings, learning about terroir, vineyard work, and signature varietals like Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat will get the most from this experience, especially if they value relaxed pacing, conversation, and a more personal connection with the region’s wine culture.
Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit our environmental impact. We strongly recommend that you bring a reusable bottle.
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.