Full description
Discover Colmar alongside a professional guide on a 2-hour private walking tour through one of the most picturesque cities in France. Explore its historic centre, medieval and Renaissance architecture, charming canals, and main landmarks while walking through settings that inspired the famous village from “Beauty and the Beast”.
Discover Colmar through a private walking experience accompanied by a professional local English-speaking guide and explore one of the most charming and best-preserved cities in the Alsace region.
Known as the “Little Venice of France”, Colmar enchants visitors with its cobbled streets, medieval half-timbered houses, picturesque canals, and Renaissance buildings that seem straight out of a fairy tale. During this 2-hour private walking tour, you will explore some of the city’s most iconic corners while discovering centuries of history, culture, and local traditions.
Throughout the experience, you will visit highlights such as the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin, an impressive 13th-century Gothic church, the historic Maison des Têtes, the Old Customs House of Koïfhus, the picturesque Quai de la Poissonnerie, and the Covered Market of Colmar, along with other historic buildings and characteristic corners of the old town.
During the tour, you will also learn about historical events connected to Charlemagne, the Saxon Wars, the Holy Roman Empire, the Thirty Years’ War, the German Empire, and the Treaty of Versailles, understanding how Colmar shaped its identity over the centuries between French and German influences.
The experience combines history, architecture, local culture, and unique scenery in a flexible and personalized private visit, ideal for discovering the essence of one of the most beautiful cities in France.
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Additional information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the start of the activity
● Private experience with an exclusive professional local English-speaking guide for your group
● The itinerary may be adapted according to the interests of the group during the experience
● Physical difficulty level: easy. Comfortable footwear and appropriate clothing according to weather conditions are recommended
● The tour is conducted entirely on foot through the historic centre of Colmar
● Activity suitable for wheelchair users and baby strollers
● Assistance animals are permitted
● Baby seats are not available
● The activity may be affected by adverse weather conditions. The provider reserves the right to modify, cancel, or adjust the tour for safety reasons, adverse weather conditions, or external causes beyond their control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss or damage to personal belongings during the tour
Inclusions
✔ Private walking tour in Colmar
✔ Exclusive professional local English-speaking guide for your group
✔ Possibility to customize the tour directly with the guide during the experience
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up or drop-off
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Entrance fees, meals and beverages unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified services
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or no-shows are non-refundable
Meeting point
13 Rue des Écoles, 68000 Colmar, Grand Est, France