Private Wine Tour from Colmar: Taste the Wines of France and Germany
About this activity
Highlights
- Taste local Rieslings and Pinot Noir wines
- Visit exclusive wineries in Alsace France and Germany
- Enjoy scenic views of Alsace vineyards
- Experience private wine tastings at each stop
- Travel through picturesque wine routes
Full description
Embark on a delightful wine adventure from Colmar, exploring the enchanting regions of Alsace and Baden Wurttemberg. This private journey takes you to exclusive wineries where you’ll taste local Rieslings and Pinot Noir, immersing yourself in the rich flavors of both regions. Experience scenic views of lush Alsace vineyards as you travel along picturesque wine routes, making stops for private tastings at each winery.
With a knowledgeable English-speaking driver guide and all visits included, you’ll enjoy a seamless and flavorful day of discovery. This full-day experience combines cross-border travel and exceptional wines, ensuring a memorable journey through the heart of European viticulture.
Enjoy your private Alsace and Germany wine tour in a comfortable, spacious Mercedes minivan reserved exclusively for your group. The vehicle normally seats up to 8 passengers, ensuring plenty of room for friends or family.
Depart from Colmar to the German Wine Route
Your day begins with a scenic departure from Colmar, heading toward the renowned German Wine Route. Sit back and relax as you cross the Rhine River and enter a landscape of gentle hills, vineyards, and traditional villages.
Arrival inBreisachReach the charming town of Breisach, set at the foot of the Kaiserstuhl hills. Stroll along cobblestone streets, admire the hilltop cathedral, and take in views over the Rhine and surrounding vineyards.
Vineyard exploration in Germany
After your town walk, continue with an immersive exploration of the nearby vineyards. Your guide explains the region’s terroir, main grape varieties, and local winemaking traditions. Pause for photos at the well-known Texas Pass, a scenic spot overlooking the vines and river plain.
German wine tasting
Visit a carefully selected local winery for a guided wine tasting. Sample signature German wines such as crisp Riesling and fruity Pinot Noir, and learn how factors like soil, climate, and cellar techniques shape their character.
Cross-border journey toAlsaceIn the afternoon, leave the Kaiserstuhl region and cross back into Alsace in France. Enjoy a relaxing drive through rolling vineyards and half-timbered villages as you make your way to the famous Alsace Wine Route (Route des Vins). On arrival, you have free time for lunch in a traditional winstub (meal at your own expense).
Alsace vineyards, cellar visit, and tasting
Continue your day with visits to selected vineyards along the Alsace Wine Route. Meet passionate winemakers and discover key Alsatian grape varieties such as Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat. Then head into the cellars of a family-owned winery for a guided tour of the fermentation and aging areas. Finish with a seated tasting of several Alsace wines, highlighting the region’s balance of fruit, freshness, and minerality.
Return to Colmar
After your final tasting, relax on the drive back to Colmar, where your private wine tour comes to an end.
Included / Excluded
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Comar
- English-speaking driver guide.
- Travel fully equipped minivans.
- Pre-booked visits to 2 wineries
- All visits & wine tastings included
- Meals and drinks (lunch)
- Personal travel insurance and expenses.
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
Itinerary
Pickup in Colmar
Meet your driver-guide in Colmar and relax in your private Mercedes minivan as you cross the Rhine and head toward the German village of Breisach.
Explore Breisach
Stroll through Breisach’s cobblestone streets, admire the hilltop cathedral, and enjoy your first views over the Rhine and surrounding vineyards.
Meeting point
Tour begins at hotel or dedicated pick-up point TBC.
Important information
Know before you book
- This product is on request.
- Minimum 2 adult participants required for departure confirmation.
- Departure and return are from Colmar; hotel or train station pickup
- Full-day experience including cross-border travel to Germany and back to Alsace
- A valid ID is recommended for the Germany portion of the tour
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes suitable for walking in vineyards, village cobblestones
- Dress in layers — you’ll move between outdoor vineyards, air-conditioned vehicle, and cool cellars
- Bring a small bottle of water and sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
- Lunch is at your own expense; you’ll have free time to eat in a traditional winstub
- Tastings typically include a curated selection of German and Alsace wines;
Cancellation policy
Up to 72 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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 ideal for wine lovers who want to discover both German and Alsatian wine regions in a single, well-organized day. It’s a perfect fit for couples, small groups of friends, and adult families looking for a private, comfortable experience with a dedicated driver-guide. Travelers who enjoy scenic drives, charming villages, and guided tastings—rather than rushed, checklist-style visits—will get the most from this itinerary. It especially suits curious guests who want to compare terroirs, grape varieties, and wine styles across the Rhine, while learning directly from local winemakers at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Important information concerning wine tours in France: We carefully select the wineries visited during our wine tours, but the number of wines you’ll taste is set by each estate and varies by region, price and quality.
Also, 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.
Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit our environmental impact. We strongly recommend that you bring a reusable bottle.