Alsace Villages, Colmar & Wine Tasting Day Trip

Spend a day exploring the Alsace Wine Route, visiting picturesque wine villages, tasting local Alsace wines, and discovering Colmar's colourful old town. Travel comfortably from Basel with an English-speaking local driver and guide, with time to explore Eguisheim, Riquewihr and Colmar at a relaxed pace.

Highlights

Explore the medieval wine village of Eguisheim
Discover the charming streets of Riquewihr
Visit Colmar's historic Old Town and Petite Venise
Enjoy two Alsace wine-tasting experiences
Travel through the vineyards and villages of the Alsace Wine Route
Choose additional stops such as Kaysersberg, Ribeauvillé or Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
Travel comfortably with a local driver and guide

Practical Information

Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Departure: Basel/ Zurich, Switzerland
Destination: Alsace, France
Transport: Comfortable private vehicle
Group Size: Small group; private/customised options available
Language: English
Wine Tastings: 2 included
Minimum Booking: 2 people
Recommended For: Couples, families, wine lovers, first-time visitors to Alsace and travellers looking for a relaxed day trip from Switzerland

Suggested Itinerary

1. Eguisheim | Wine Village & First Tasting

Approx. 1-hour drive from Basel | 2 hours

Begin your Alsace adventure with a visit to Eguisheim, a beautifully preserved medieval wine village surrounded by vineyards. Walk through its circular lanes lined with colourful half-timbered houses, flower-filled balconies and traditional courtyards.

Enjoy your first Alsace wine tasting, with the opportunity to sample local wines and learn more about the region's wine-making traditions. There is also time for a coffee or a relaxed stroll through the village.

2. Riquewihr | Medieval Streets & Wine Tasting

Approx. 30-minute drive | 2 hours

Continue to Riquewihr, one of the most iconic villages on the Alsace Wine Route. Its preserved medieval centre is filled with cobblestone streets, pastel-coloured houses and historic wine cellars.

Take time to explore on your own before your second wine tasting, with the chance to discover local Rieslings, Gewürztraminers, and other Alsace wines.

3. Optional Alsace Stop

Approx. 15–30 minutes from Riquewihr

Depending on your interests and the time available, you can add or substitute a stop at:

Kaysersberg – a picturesque village surrounded by vineyards and wooded hills
Ribeauvillé – a historic wine town with medieval architecture and a lively local atmosphere
Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg – a spectacular hilltop castle overlooking the Alsace plain, Rhine Valley and Black Forest

These stops are optional and subject to the day's timing.

4. Colmar | Old Town & Petite Venise

Approx. 30-minute drive | 2 hours

End your day in Colmar, one of the most photogenic towns in Alsace. Explore the historic centre, admire its colourful half-timbered buildings and stroll along the canals of Petite Venise.

Highlights include the Old Town, Saint-Martin Collegiate Church and the charming canal-side streets before beginning your return journey to Basel.

Return to Basel

Approx. 1-hour drive

Catteryfly Recommends

Why Book This Experience with Catterfly?

Go beyond simply checking off Alsace's most famous villages. With a local driver and guide, you can enjoy the region without worrying about driving, parking or navigating between vineyards and villages. We combine the essential highlights of Eguisheim, Riquewihr and Colmar with carefully selected wine-tasting experiences, while keeping the day flexible enough to adapt to your interests.

The experience can also be privatized and customized, allowing us to adjust the route, pickup location and stops according to your preferences and available time.

Tips

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Comfortable clothing
Camera
Valid travel documents for crossing the Switzerland–France border

Your day in Alsace

Basel
↓
Eguisheim
Wine village + first wine tasting
↓
Riquewihr
Medieval village + second wine tasting
↓
Optional Alsace stop
Kaysersberg / Ribeauvillé / Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
↓
Colmar
Old Town + Petite Venise
↓
Basel

Inclusions

What's Included

Full-day comfortable private vehicle
English-speaking driver and local guide
Two wine tastings
Guided walks and local recommendations
Fuel and highway tolls
Parking fees and taxes
Pickup and return from Basel
Flexible/customisable itinerary options

Not Included

Meals
Additional drinks outside the included wine tastings
Entrance tickets to attractions such as Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
Personal expenses

Duration

8 Hrs

Prices starting from

On request

Alsace, France Destination
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