Experience the magic of Alsace's Christmas Markets on a day trip from Strasbourg. Explore the markets in Colmar, Riquewihr or Bergheim. Immerse yourself in festive cheer as you discover the highlights of Alsace's holiday traditions.
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Enjoy hassle-free travel from Strasbourg to magical destinations.
Explore Colmar's enchanting Christmas markets.
Experience the charm of Riquewihr, Bergheim, or Obernai.
Immerse yourself in holiday cheer with local treats and crafts.
Program
Embark on a delightful journey through the enchanting Christmas markets of Alsace, starting with a convenient pick-up in Strasbourg city center (exact address to be determined). The centrally located meeting point ensures easy access for all visitors, with hotels in the city center just a pleasant 10-minute walk away.Upon arrival, your friendly English-speaking guide will be eagerly waiting for you, ...
Embark on a delightful journey through the enchanting Christmas markets of Alsace, starting with a convenient pick-up in Strasbourg city center (exact address to be determined). The centrally located meeting point ensures easy access for all visitors, with hotels in the city center just a pleasant 10-minute walk away.
Meet Your Expert English-Speaking Driver/Guide
Upon arrival, your friendly English-speaking guide will be eagerly waiting for you, holding a sign adorned with the tour name and the Ophorus logo. To facilitate easy identification, all our guides wear nominative badges, ensuring a seamless meeting experience.
Once you've connected with your guide, they will provide a detailed overview of the program and itinerary for the day. Climb aboard our comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan and embark on a journey to the renowned Alsace wine-producing region. Enjoy comfortable travel with informative commentary as all our vehicles are equipped with an onboard P/A system, enabling everyone to hear the guide's captivating commentary during the drive, regardless of their seat location.
Experience the Colmar Christmas Market
Witness the extraordinary transformation as the quaint wooden huts adorn the squares of Alsace's towns and villages, signaling the arrival of the Christmas markets. Immerse yourself in a world of tantalizing aromas, exquisite handicrafts, and mesmerizing lights as you explore the markets. The Colmar Christmas Market, nestled in the historic town center, captivates visitors with its magical illuminations harmoniously blending with the town's architectural heritage. Delight in free time to wander through the pedestrian city center, marveling at architectural treasures spanning centuries, adorned with Christmas decorations. Colmar boasts five different markets, each offering unique delights.
Discover Charming Christmas Markets in Authentic Alsace Villages
Continuing along the renowned Alsace Wine Route, we'll journey through picturesque villages that exude charm. The exact itinerary will depend on the tour date. Visit villages, where daily markets await, showcasing the best of the season. On select dates, your stop could include the captivating Christmas Markets of Riquewihr or Ribeauvillé, known for their medieval charm and festive atmosphere.
Return to Strasbourg with Cherished Memories
After immersing yourself in the joyous ambiance of Alsace's Christmas markets, we'll conclude our tour and return to Strasbourg. Reflect on cherished memories of the magical experiences and vibrant traditions of the region's festive season.
Book Your Unforgettable Alsace Christmas Market Tour Today!
Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the splendor of Alsace's Christmas markets. Reserve your tour now and embark on a memorable journey filled with warmth, joy, and cherished holiday memories.
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08:50 am
Meet your Guide in Strasbourg
09:00 am
Depart for Alsace Christmas Markets tour from Strasbourg
10:00 am
Arrival in Colmar, orientation walk through the Christmas market
01:00 pm
Departure for an authentic Alsace village & it's local Christmas market
04:00 pm
Drop off in Strasbourg
Know before you book
Please note that, all tours are subject to modification of itinerary or cancellation in case of unexpected events such as weather conditions - especially in Alsace during winter season. Our team will keep clients informed in case modifications or cancellations are to be made to insure the safest possible travel options.
Please note that in regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own.
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Tour operates from late November until Christmas Eve
Day Trip from Strasbourg in winter
Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
Christmas market visit depending on crowds
Tour is operated in English
Tour is not wheelchair accessible
Prices are per person
Currency is in Euros
Included
Free time at the Christmas markets in Colmar
Visit of another Christmas market in a local village
English-speaking driver & guide
Travel in recent, comfortable & fully equipped minivans
Excluded
Personal insurance and expenses
Meals & drinks
Gratuities for the driver/guide
Entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions unless mentioned
Pick up in front of Strasbourg Tourism Office. Guide will have a sign with company logo and tour name. Please be ready 10 minutes before tour departure time. All tours leave on time!
Return
The tour returns to Strasbourg, just outside the Grande-Ile district, with the exact address to be arranged with the guide.
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Addie22, Dec 2025This was a great tour to visit the Christmas Markets of the Alsace region. The driver personalized this for exactly what we were looking for and made great recommendations.
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Melissa V15, Dec 2025We had a lovely day experiencing the markets of Colmar and Eguisheim. Our tour guide,Camille, was so friendly and knowledgeable.Thank you for a wonderful day!
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Peter D12, Dec 2025Our guide was warm, friendly and knowledgeable. She gave us lots of historical information and took us to both Colmar and Riquewihr. Amazing decorations everywhere. Very magical.
5
Jeff S10, Dec 2025No wonder Colmar is called the Christmas Capital of the world. Its traditional and lively decorations all over the town simply blew us away. It’s definitely the winner of our five city Christmas markets tour. The guide Camille is wonderful and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!!
5
Mickaela I08, Dec 2025Absolutamente maravillosa,una experiencia fabulosa,visitando pueblos que parecen
salidos de un cuento .Merece la pena realizar esta ruta indiscutiblemente.
5
Amy P04, Dec 2025This was a wonderful tour to Colmar and Riquewihr. Our guide was wonderful and kept us on time. I could go back and spend a few days in Colmar but this was a great way to get an initial glimpse of the town and its Christmas magic. Highly recommend in lieu of the overcrowded buses.
5
Pamela O01, Dec 2024Our guide chose the perfect markets outside of Strasbourg to visit. I han't even heard of the little town/market we ended our day, and I'm quite sure it will be my favorite Xmas market of all visited while in Europe.
5
Andre Regard16, Dec 2023Our guide was great. The trip was informative. The Christmas Markets were great.
5
Sarah Rawson14, Dec 2023Today we had the Alsace Christmas markets tour from Strasbourg
Our driver and guide was the lovely Florence, very friendly, knowledgeable and give us a lot of information about the surrounding areas / region
5
Anna14, Dec 2023Our guide Damien was FANTASTIC! The places we visited were like fairytale and the christmas decoration the best!
5
Annick13, Dec 2023Rapport qualité prix très bien. Gérôme excellent guide .Je recommande cette visite .
5
Beth Gross07, Dec 2023We had an enjoyable time visiting Colmar and Riquewihr. Both towns are delightful, especially during the Christmas season!
4
Dorte Spanggaard04, Dec 2023It was a very fine tour.
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Dorte Spanggaard03, Dec 2023
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Rodrigo Pirani Corrêa da Costa02, Dec 2023We appreciate a lot the trip. Excellent information level, we very satisfied. Damian is great guide.
5
Ayananta Basak01, Dec 2023Thanks Guide Damien for the wonderful tour.
5
Carlise01, Dec 2023I had a great time! We went to Riquewihr and Colmar. I LOVED Riquewihr. The town was so
cute and they had one merchant selling “Peter’s best” Glühwein/Vin Chaud. It was
incredible! Colmar was also super cute!
5
Eddie C01, Dec 2023My family and I enjoyed these visits to the beautiful Alsacian towns and their markets.
Memories of a lifetime.
5
Bjorn30, Nov 2023
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COH45629, Nov 2023We were very pleased with our small group tour to Colmar and Riquewihr. We did walk a lot
but the Christmas markets were charming. The tour left at 9am and returned at 4pm
5
N/A08, Jan 2023Laurent was a wonderful guide and the tour covers a lot of ground in a day. Loved every minute. Highly recommend!
5
Isabelle25, Dec 2022Moment magique et notre guide très gentil a l'écoute et malgré que c était excursion en anglais il su nous explique en français entre 2 merci à lui pour ses explications et ses conseils
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N/A07, Dec 2022Amazingly passionate guide who took good care of us and entertained us. Also enough freedom to explore each area. Only hesitant about the price but the experience itself was priceless.
5
kathleenj9316, Dec 2019Christmas market tour from Strasbourg
This was a great tour and our guide really knew his way around to avoid traffic. Fun time and good
information.
5
kflo5616, Dec 2019Lovely day
Even tho the day was rainy and windy, Florence took us to see some beautiful sights in Alsace. The
countryside is enchanting, and the Christmas Markets magical. Would definitely recommend.
5
kathleenj9316, Dec 2019Christmas market tour from Strasbourg
Tripadvisor review: Christmas Markets of Alsace Tour from Strasbourg
This was a great tour and our guide really knew his way around to avoid traffic. Fun time and good
information
5
Laura F15, Dec 2019Awesome trip!
I really enjoyed this trip! Laurent was our guide and he was fantastic! He would tell us interesting info on the way, other places near Strasbourg to visit, etc. And then at each town he would tell us some of his favorite spots to visit.
There was plenty of time to explore/shop/eat in both towns, despite the traffic, and we got back to Strasbourg with plenty of time before dinner! And both towns were quite beautiful. Would definitely recommend this tour!!
5
Aurorafp15, Dec 2019Imprescindible
Tanto si eres fan de la Navidad como si no, el encanto de esta zona en la época preña ideal es
indiscutible. Estrasburgo es un punto de partida ideal ya que por si sola la ciudad merece la pena.
5
Boontida8 08, Dec 2019The tour is very good. The driver is a lady. Very fluent. Drive with. Explain. Buying this trip makes it very comfortable. Because driving by car is difficult to find parking A lot of tourists
5
568michaelas08, Dec 2019es weihnachtet sehr....
Tolles Städtchen - alles super schön geschmückt, muss man mal gesehen, haben wenn man sich für
Weihnachtsmärkte interessiert.
5
Andie18, Dec 2016El tour fue muy bueno y Flo, la guía, divina y muy amable. Además la cata de vinos es excelente...
para disfrutar y quedarse con ganas de más!
Quick answers
What type of vehicles are used during a day trip from Strasbourg?
Our company only uses only premium cars & minivans that can take up to a maximum of 8 passengers. All vehicles are new or recent, comfortable, spacious and have A/C. For larger groups, you will need to contact us directly.
Who conducts these Christmas Markets tours from Strasbourg?
All our tours are conducted by English speaking guides that are also, in most cases, the driver. For a more personalized experience, we can also organize any private tour with both driver and guide.
What can we expect on this Christmas Shared Day Trip from Strasbourg?
This tour highlights a selection of Christmas markets in Colmar & small villages. Please note that due to the large number of visitors especially in Colmar, your tour guide will indicate where the best markets are located and leave you some free time as parking the minivan can be an issue. In the villages, if the guide is able to park, then she/he will come with you to show you around. Your tour guide will also make the choice of which village to visit as the Christmas markets are open on certain days onlys.
Is lunch included on this full day trip from Strasbourg?
Lunch is not included on this Christmas markets tour from Strasbourg. The program of the day has been designed so that you will have sufficient time either in Colmar or in one of the villages. Don't hesitate to ask your guide for recommendations.