colmar Must-Sees Tour

Explore alongside your licensed guide the essential places of this charming Alsatian city, which seems to have come straight out of a fairy tale.

• Discover Colmar's iconic spots, like the charming Little Venice.
• Immerse yourself in a medieval vibe, wandering through splendid timber-framed houses, cobblestone streets, and scenic canals.
• Uncover the captivating stories behind Colmar's most famous homes.
• Find out why Colmar is hailed as the Alsatian Wine Capital.
• Your licensed guide will provide engaging commentary, adding depth to your experience.

We will begin our tour alongside the renowned Unterlinden Museum, one of the most prominent art galleries in France, especially recognized for its focus on Upper Rhine art. In this fascinating place, the Isenheim Altarpiece, a masterpiece from the early 16th century, is housed.

We will continue our visit through the picturesque streets of the center, where we will unveil charming corners and houses dating back to the Renaissance, a period of great significance for the region, highlighting the Pfister House.

In front of the majestic Old Customs House, we will reminisce about Colmar's prosperous past and the unifying role it played in the region during the Middle Ages.

Our tour will culminate in the picturesque neighborhood of Little Venice, where we will delight in the presence of the Lauch River and a magnificent collection of colorful half-timbered houses, creating a scene that seems to have come out of a fairy tale. In this idyllic setting, we will take the opportunity to decipher the symbolism of Alsatian houses and understand the meaning behind their vibrant colors.

I can meet you at your hotel or apartment in downtown Colmar, or we can arrange to meet near a monument or site. Additionally, I can travel with you from Strasbourg if you have transportation available.

• The tour takes place outdoors.
• Coaches can only load/unload passengers at Parking Lacarre.
• • It's a 1.2 km walk (0.75 miles, 20 min) to Little Venice.
  • It's a 550 m walk (0.34 miles, 8 min) to the Unterlinden Museum.