Day Trips

From Colmar: Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle & Alsace Villages Tour with Wine Tasting

Name: From Colmar: Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle & Alsace Villages Tour with Wine Tasting
Start: 2026-08-09T09:30:00
End: 2026-08-09T17:30:00
Location: 1 Pl. Scheurer Kestner, 68000 Colmar, France

Set off from Colmar for a day trip with round-trip travel in a small-group air-conditioned minivan, reaching nearby highlights with zero planning.

An English-speaking driver guide stays with you all day, sharing context on the region and coordinating timing so each visit runs smoothly.

Explore Eguisheim village or a similar stop, wandering its lanes as you hear how wine, work and community shape life here in this pocket of France.

Continue to Riquewihr to walk the streets, then enjoy free time for lunch at your own expense and unhurried wandering through shops and lanes.

Visit Haut Koenigsbourg Castle with entry included, walk through rooms and courtyards, then hear stories of life here across the years.

Follow the Alsace wine route by road to a winery, where a tasting session introduces several wines, with your sampling fees already included.

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Visit of Haut Koenigsbourg castle with tickets included

English-speaking driver/guide

Wine tasting in a local winery with fees included

Visits to Eguisheim village or similar and Riquewihr

Unique Alsace wine route

Travel in a premium air-conditioned minivan

Small group tour of no more than 8 people

Meals and drinks are not included but free time is provided for lunch in Riquewihr

Gratuities for the driver/guide

Personal travel insurance and expenses

Entrance fees to monuments and attractions other than those mentioned in the itinerary

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore the highlights of Alsace in a single day with a small-group tour that combines storybook villages, a medieval castle, and local wine tasting.

Getting started

Meet your driver-guide in Colmar and board a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. After a brief introduction to the day's route, set off along the scenic Alsace countryside.

What to expect

Begin in one of Alsace’s most beautiful villages, known for its colorful half-timbered houses, flower-filled streets, and centuries-old winemaking traditions. Continue to the fairytale village of Riquewihr, surrounded by vineyards and renowned for its remarkably preserved historic center. Last, but not least, visit one of France’s most impressive medieval fortresses, perched high above the Alsace plains.

Features

Enjoy included entry to the castle.

Explore restored rooms, courtyards, ramparts, and defensive structures.

Learn about the castle’s strategic role and the people who lived within its walls.

Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace.

Stop for lunch (at your own expense) at a local restaurant or café.

Browse artisan shops and photograph picturesque streets.

Follow part of the famous Alsace Wine Route.

Sample a selection of regional wines during an included tasting session.

Learn about local grape varieties and winemaking traditions from winery experts.

Wrapping up

After a day of medieval history, village exploration, and wine discovery, relax on the return journey to Colmar.

What to bring

Water bottle: Bring a reusable water bottle since no plastic bottles are provided.

Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on cobblestones.

Child details: Indicate your child's exact age at booking if a car seat is needed.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Mobility needs: The tour involves walking on cobblestone streets and is not recommended for limited mobility.

What’s not allowed

Pets: Do not bring pets, as they are not allowed on this tour.

Drinks in van: Only plain water is allowed inside the minivan.

Additional information

Departure point: The tour departs from Colmar and returns to Colmar at the end.

Minimum participants: At least 2 adults are required for the tour to operate.

Group size: The small group tour has a maximum of 8 participants.

Seats for all: Every participant, including children, must have their own booked seat.

Lap children: Children are not allowed to sit on laps during the journey.

Child policy: Children aged 4 to 12 benefit from reduced rates, and children under 4 are not permitted.

Language: The driver/guide conducts the tour in English only.

Weather: The activity operates in all weather conditions, so dress accordingly.

Winter changes: The visit to Eguisheim may be skipped during the winter holidays due to crowds or timing.

Itinerary changes: Tours may be modified or canceled in case of unexpected events such as weather conditions.

Note: There is a break of 1 hour from 12pm - 1pm in the month of Jan to Mar and Nov-Dec.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.