Colmar Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Colmar tours and things to do in the fairytale capital of Alsace: wander the half-timbered old town and canals of Little Venice, follow the Alsace Wine Route through storybook villages like Eguisheim and Riquewihr, and taste the region’s wines and cuisine. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Colmar by interest
Whatever brings you to Colmar — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Colmar
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Old Town
Half-timbered lanes.
Little Venice
Canal quarter.
Wine Route
Vineyards.
Eguisheim
Circular village.
Riquewihr
Walled village.
Christmas Market
Festive magic.
Pfister House
Old town gem.
Vineyards
Alsace wines.
Vineyards awayWine Route
Tastings.
Nearby awayEguisheim
Circular village.
15 km awayRiquewihr
Walled village.
Centre awayLittle Venice
Canal quarter.
Centre awayOld Town
Half-timbered lanes.
Winter awayChristmas Market
Festive magic.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Colmar visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild and flowery — a lovely time to visit.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
The grape harvest — ideal for the Wine Route.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Warm and busy, with long evenings.
Winter (Dec)
The magical Christmas market season.
For wine
Autumn for the harvest and new wine.
Best overall
May, June, September and December.
One day
The old town and Little Venice.
Two days
Add the Alsace Wine Route.
Three days
Add villages like Eguisheim and Riquewihr.
For the town
The old town and Little Venice.
For wine
The Wine Route and villages.
For Christmas
The festive markets in December.
On foot
The old town is small and walkable.
By boat
Canal boats glide Little Venice.
Wine tours
Tours reach the villages and vineyards.
By car
A car is handy for the Wine Route.
Where to stay
Stay in the old town near Little Venice.
Euro
France uses the euro; cards widely accepted.
Little Venice
Take a boat ride for the prettiest views.
Wine Route
Join a tour so you can taste without driving.
Villages
Visit Eguisheim early to beat the crowds.
Christmas
Book ahead for the busy market season.
Alsatian food
Try tarte flambée and a glass of Riesling.
Combo tours
Some tours pair the Wine Route with villages.
Wine tours
Wine Route tours fill up — book ahead.
Village tours
Eguisheim tours fill up — reserve early.
Boat rides
Little Venice boats fill up — book ahead.
Riquewihr tours
Village tours fill up — reserve early.
Christmas tours
Market tours fill up — book well ahead.
Peak seasons
Autumn and December are busy — book ahead.
Old town tour
Around €45–80 for an old-town walking tour.
Wine tour
About €98–140 for an Alsace Wine Route tour.
Village tour
Roughly €98–150 for a villages day tour.
Riquewihr tour
Around €160–200 for a Riquewihr day tour.
Boat ride
About €45–70 for a Little Venice boat tour.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Colmar through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Flowers.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Harvest.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Long days.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm.
- Best for
- Markets.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Magical.