Colmar & the Alsace Wine Route from Strasbourg
Discover Colmar and the prettiest wine villages of Alsace with your own private driver. A full day, door-to-door, in a Mercedes 8-seater van or a saloon car — the villages the train cannot reach, wine tastings without anyone having to drive, and a fixed price known before you set off.
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Why explore Alsace with a private driver?
Colmar is only about 45 minutes from Strasbourg, but the magic of Alsace is spread across small wine villages in the Vosges foothills — and most of them have no train station. A private driver turns a single stop into a full day of discovery.
The villages the train cannot reach
Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Ribeauville and Turckheim are among the most beautiful villages in France. They sit off the rail network — but your driver links them one after another, door-to-door.
Wine tastings, no one has to drive
The Alsace Wine Route is lined with family estates pouring Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot. Your driver waits while you taste, so the whole group can enjoy the day with no designated driver.
Your group, your pace
Up to 8 passengers in one van, or a saloon car for two. You choose the villages, the stops and the timing — no fixed tour schedule and no crowded coach. Just your day, the way you want it.
Your Colmar & Wine Route day
Your driver picks you up at your hotel or address in Strasbourg and heads south on the A35. In about 45 minutes you reach Colmar, the capital of Alsatian wine, famous for its canals, the “Little Venice” quarter and its rows of colourful half-timbered houses.
From Colmar, the Wine Route unfolds through the vineyards. You choose the villages; here are the favourites:
- Eguisheim — concentric streets, voted a favourite village of France
- Riquewihr — a walled village straight out of a fairy tale
- Kaysersberg — riverside houses and a ruined castle above the vines
- Ribeauville & Turckheim — wineries, ramparts and quiet lanes
Between villages, stop at a family winery for a tasting. Your driver waits and drives you on when you are ready, then brings you back to Strasbourg in the evening.
How it works
Full-day hire
Get a priceYour driver is with you for the day. You decide the villages and the stops; the fixed price is confirmed before departure, with no meter.
Van or saloon car
up to 8The Mercedes V-Class carries up to 8 passengers for families and groups; the saloon car suits a couple. Comfortable seats and air conditioning throughout.
English-friendly, flexible
Tell us your interests — wine, photography, castles, food — and we suggest a route. Half-day trips are possible too.
Add the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle
A short drive above the Wine Route stands the Haut-Koenigsbourg, a fully restored medieval castle with sweeping views over the Alsace plain. It pairs perfectly with a Colmar and wine-village day.
More Alsace day trips from Strasbourg
A private driver is the easy way to see more of the region in a day.
Wine Route in depth
A full day dedicated to the vineyards and family estates, at your own pace, with tastings along the way.
Alsace Christmas Markets
In season, the famous Christmas markets of Strasbourg, Colmar and the villages, by private driver →
Europa-Park from Strasbourg
Heading to the theme park instead? See our private-driver transfer to Europa-Park →
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to plan your Alsace day trip.
How far is Colmar from Strasbourg?
Colmar is about 73 km from Strasbourg, roughly 45 minutes by car on the A35. Your driver takes you door-to-door, with no station transfer.
Can you take us to the wine villages, not just Colmar?
Yes — that is the point. The train only reaches Colmar station, but the prettiest villages (Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Ribeauville, Turckheim) are off the rail network. We link them door-to-door and wait while you explore.
Can we stop for wine tasting?
Absolutely. The Wine Route is lined with family wineries. Your driver stops wherever you like and waits, so no one in the group has to drive after a tasting.
How many people can come?
Up to 8 passengers in the Mercedes V-Class van, ideal for families and groups; a saloon car is perfect for a couple. Everyone stays together all day.
How much does the day trip cost?
The price is fixed and confirmed before departure, based on the day and the itinerary, with no meter. Get your exact quote on the booking page or tell us your plan.
Do you offer other Alsace day trips?
Yes — Haut-Koenigsbourg castle, the Christmas markets in season, and Europa-Park. Tell us what you would like to see and we build the day around you.
Plan your Colmar & Wine Route day
Door-to-door, at your own pace, with a fixed price known before you go. Tell us your plan and we build the perfect Alsace day around you.