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Freiburg & Black Forest Day Trip from Colmar (Private)

8 hours
Max 8 people
Colmar, France

About this activity

On this private full day guided tour departing from Colmar, cross the nearby border between France and Germany to discover the small city of Freiburg im Breisgau.

Highlights

  • Freiburg & its marvellous old quarter
  • The Black Forest and its scenic villages
  • English-Speaking Guides; Local Experts.

Full description

Depart from your centrally located hotel in Colmar and head towards the town of Freiburg Germany. Follow your guide on a private tour through the cobblestone streets and reach the historic city center where the town hall is located. Dating back from the middle ages, the town Hall Square is where the statue of Berthold Schwarz is located – a Franciscan Monk who is said to have invented gunpowder circa 1350. This is also one of the squares where the annual Christmas Market takes place. The town is also home to a number of beer gardens and famous breweries such as the feierling brewery. Another attraction to visit is the remaining city gates the only testimony left from the Middle Ages. Close to the tourist office is the Augustiner Museum that dates back to the 13th century.

Included / Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Colmar.
  • Walking Tour in Freiburg
  • Follow the scenic route in the Black Forest
  • English-speaking driver & guide.
  • Bottled water in the minivan.
  • Personal insurance and expenses.
  • Meals and drinks.
  • Entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions.
  • Gratuities for the driver/guide.

Meeting point

Start Location

Colmar, France

Important information

Know before you book

  • This product is on request.
  • Tour is operated in English, other languages on request.
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
  • Tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility.
  • Prices are per minivan (not per person)

Know before you go

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • Currency is in Euros.
  • Please, be ready 10min before departure time

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts

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

4.8(3,342 reviews)
GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
May 2026
5.0

We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
May 2026
5.0

Pascal was, above all, a smiling whirlwind of energy from the very start — bursting with knowledge, passion, and just the right amount of dramatic flair. He painted the horror of the Omaha Beach invasion so vividly that we could practically hear the chaos, then marched us through the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc like we were on a mission ourselves. And before we even caught our breath, he had already catapulted us back to Bayeux at invasion speed. A legend in tour‑guide form. Thanks from Croatian Team😉

GetYourGuide
Lindsay A
May 2026
5.0

Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!

Additional information

• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.

 • Tour is in English. Other languages on request.

 • Available from April to October. 

 • Not available: May 1

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