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Architectural Walk of Colmar with a Local
This Experience is provided by a private local.The group size is up to 8 people.Discover the most impressive buildings in Colmar and learn about each one and its characteristics in this invigorating architectural walk.Join me on this adventure and discover the beauty and unique characteristics of the city’s most significant buildings and get to know…
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Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport (SXB) – Colmar
The Stable VTC puts at your disposal a professional driver and available to transport you to or from Colmar, a city with inestimable charm.Spend a stress-free day on the road and avoid unpleasant surprises such as last-minute cancellations with the VTC Stable.
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Alsace Half Day Wine Tour from Colmar
Discover the wines of Alsace during this half day wine tour departing from Colmar. In small groups of a maximum of 8 people, follow your driver/guide along the Alsatian wine route and enjoy two tastings in local wineries. Here you will discover the different aromas that can be found in the famous local varietals which…
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Colmar: Private guided walking tour of the Historical Center
Enjoy a personalized and scenic private walking tour through the vast pedestrian area of old Colmar, classified protected area, where you can admire a rich heritage, civil and religious, perfectly preserved, ranging from the Middle Ages to the 18th century: the famous district of the Petite Venise and the Tanneurs district.You cannot miss the majestic…
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Alsace Safari makes you live the magic of Christmas, visit of 3 Christmas markets
Discover the magic of the Christmas markets,Embark on a fairy and magical world …The towns and villages of Alsace adorn themselves with their clothes of lights, the nicely decorated houses take on a fairytale look.At the bend of a street arise small wooden huts where the good scents of gingerbread, hot wines and other flavors…
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Visit of Choco-story COLMAR, the Chocolate Museum.
A course made up of around thirty environments accessible to all, where the visitor becomes the actor of his visit.Self-service tastings.Virtual demonstration on a giant screen with 2 master chocolatiers.A photo terminal equipped with costumes to immortalize your passage.And much more !
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EuroAirport Basel from or to Colmar Transfer with professional private driver
Travel with a local driver from your hotel in Colmar to Basel EuroAirport or from Basel EuroAirport to Colmar. Knowledgeable, helpful and punctual your driver speaks French, English and German.
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Colmar: Chocolate creation workshop at Choco-Story
In a friendly atmosphere, get together with friends or family to discover the secrets of our master chocolatier. Chocolate offers so many possibilities! You will have the pleasure of reproducing your own personalized chocolate bars at home with ease.The service includes the 45-minute chocolate workshop and 1h30 audio-guided tour of the museum.
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Christmas Market Tour from Colmar
The 3 wonders of Christmas markets.Come and explore the magic of Christmas in Alsace . During the Christmas markets you can discover different typical villages which are decorated in a unique way. You can also taste the unique wines and typical heartwarming appetizers. The tour will be in a minivan with a driver at your service.
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Art and Culture in Colmar with a Local
This Experience is provided by a private local.The group size is up to 8 people.Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that makes this city unique and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Colmar as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better,…
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Segway Tours 2h in Colmar
See the old and new landmarks of Colmar from a different perspective on a 2-hour Segway tour of the city and its districts.
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Private and customizable: Alsace Wine Route HIGHLIGHTS in 3 hours
Do you want to discover the Wine Route in a very special and privileged way? Just book an unforgettable and tailor-made private trip on the Alsace Wine Route in a high-end, air-conditioned Mercedes. Your local chauffeur / guide / photographer knows all the little secrets about Alsace and will share with you his knowledge of…
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VIP TOUR from Colmar: 1/2 day, Wine route, Villages & Tasting (option)
Departure from Colmar at 2:00 p.m .:VIP-Tour: 1/2 day afternoon, Visit of typical villages around Colmar, with optional: Cellar visit (s) and wine tasting at a winemaker and / or visit of the Château du Haut KoenigsbourgReturn to Colmar around 6:00 p.m.Shape your Tour according to your desires, we will concoct a beautiful afternoon in…
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Airport Strasbourg from or to Colmar Transfer with a professional private driver
Travel with a local driver from your hotel in Colmar to Strasbourg Airport or from Strasbourg Airport to Colmar. Knowledgeable, helpful and punctual your driver speaks French, English and German.
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Private Tour: Alsace Villages and Wine Day Trip from Colmar
Get to know the most beautiful villages of Alsace and get introduced to the wines of the region too on this private day trip. You will visit Riquewihr, Colmar and Equisheim. The tour will start at the Castle of Haut Koenigsbourg. This tour is designed for all people that want to do more than just…
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Safari-Tour Pays de Barr: 1 day
Departure from Colmar with Alsace Safari at 8:30 am:• Visit of Obernai.• Visit to a medieval castle.• Wine route.• Tasting at a winemaker on the wine routeLunch break• Visit of Andlau, one of the most Beautiful Villages of France and 2nd on the program Favorite Village of the French in 2014.• Interactive workshop to learn…
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Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Colmar
Want to capture your amazing honeymoon? Family vacation while the kids are still little? Your perfect couples retreat from everyday busy life? A solo trip without asking strangers to take pictures of you? Stop searching, we got you here!We are the largest network of local vacation photographers in the world! Besides Colmar, we operate in…
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Historical Walk through Colmar with a Local
This Experience is provided by a private local.The group size is up to 8 people.Discover the historical side of Colmar with a passionate local who wants to share all the historical and fun facts about Colmar.Our excursion starts at the House of the St. John’s Knights, and our time travel will start from there. Learn…
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Self-Guided and Interactive City Tour – Colmar
Explore the city with family and friends, let our application guide you! Discover its buildings, heroes, legends and secrets. Play together! Navigate through the city, take quizzes and observation challenges. Your answers will unlock 6 specially selected local Alsatian surprises from the backpack!PRIZE PER GROUP! Share 1 pack containing 6 surprises. All group members can…
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Small-Group Gems of Alsace Day Tour from Colmar
Alsace is certainly one of the most beautiful regions of France. This tour was designed to give visitors the opportunity to discover some of the most relevant sights of the region. The visits include Haut-Koenigsbourg castle, thrilling Riquewihr, small villages that line the wine route and a wine tasting session in a local winery.
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Colmar Private Full Day Tour
In addition to being one of the most charming cities in the region, Colmar has a strong impact on the history of Medieval France. The historic center of the city is a true jewel, with a thousand years of history: beautiful, well maintained, homogeneous, so the main activity in Colmar is to walk around the…
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Christmas across the 3 borders
Come and discover Christmas past the borders of Alsace, another enchanting atmosphere.Neuf-Brisach (French), Fribourg en Brisgau (Germany), Basel (Switzerland)
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Airport Zurich from or to Colmar Transfer with private professional driver
Travel with a local driver from your hotel in Colmar to Zurich Airport or from Zurich Airport to Colmar. Knowledgeable, helpful and punctual your driver speaks French, English and German.
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Villages of Alsace half day tour from Colmar
Leave Colmar for the Alsace countryside and visit some of the most beautiful villages of the area. Begin your tour in Kaysersberg with a guided walking tour and some free time for personal discovery. You will be charmed by its half timbered houses, its beautiful city center and its Imperial Castle in rubble.Then follow the…
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Colmar Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Colmar is also known as the Little Venice of France. A city known for its well-preserved old town, and its numerous architectural landmarks. It’s winding cobblestone streets, half-timbered medieval houses, and early Renaissance buildings feels like out of a Disney movie – probably because Colmar was the inspiration for the village in Beauty and the…
All about Colmar
When to visit
The medieval town of Colmar glitters with festive lights when it hosts one of the region’s most atmospheric Christmas markets over the holiday season. It’s hugely popular in the run-up to Christmas, so prepare for crowds and book accommodations well in advance. For something different, head to Colmar in summer—it’s the ideal time for canal cruises and wine tasting in the Alsace vineyards, with temperatures sitting comfortably in around 75°F (24°C).
Getting around
Strolling the cobbled lanes of Colmar’s medieval center is the best way to get around, but the most impressive views are from the water—hop aboard a traditional canal boat for a cruise around town. Little trains also loop around the sights between March and September. Trains link Colmar to Strasbourg, Mulhouse, and other regional hubs, but to explore the surrounding countryside and vineyards, you could also hire an electric bike.
Traveler tips
The best place to sample traditional Alsace cuisine is in a winstub, a pub-style bistro where you can try dishes like baeckaoffe, a meat casserole made with white wine. Wistub Brenner is a favorite among both locals and travelers—it’s worth a visit for the black forest gâteau alone. For cheap eats, head to the covered market, where you can pick up picnic supplies or grab lunch from one of the cafés or bistros.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colmar known for?
Colmar’s Christmas market is widely considered among the best in the country. Outside of the holidays, Colmar is a prime example of Alsatian architecture and culture. The half-timber houses that line the little canals have earnt the town the nickname of “Little Venice.”
Is Colmar worth visiting?
Yes, Colmar is worth visiting. December is when crowds peak for the town’s famous Christmas market, but it’s a year-round destination. Conveniently situated on the Alsatian Wine Route (the oldest wine route in France), it’s a lovely place to enjoy a glass of reisling and the languid pace of life.
What can you do in Colmar for 2 days?
Devote a day to exploring the town’s medieval buildings and canals. Don’t miss the most visited museum in the Alsace, the Unterlinden Museum, housed in a 13th-century convent. On day two, hit the Alsatian Wine Route, which stretches more than 100 miles (161 kilometers) and passes through Colmar.
How do I spend a day in Colmar?
Start by exploring the town on foot—as one of the sunniest towns in France, it’s likely to be dry. Once you’ve got a feel for the place, admire works by German Renaissance painter Matthias Grünewald at the Unterlinden Museum. In the afternoon, cruise along the canal on a flat-bottomed boat.
Is Colmar or Strasbourg better?
Both Colmar and Strasbourg are wonderful. Both have quintessential Alsatian architecture and half-timber houses, world-class Christmas markets, and sit on the Alsatian Wine Route. Strasbourg has an immense Gothic masterpiece of a cathedral, but in Colmar, you can cruise in a flat-bottomed boat along the canal.
What is there to do in Colmar at night?
Colmar can’t rival the nightclubs of Paris. Its population is much smaller at around 70,000, but that’s big enough for a wide, eclectic selection of bars. As it’s close to the German border and on the Alsatian Wine Route, there are plenty of options for oenophiles and beer lovers alike.