Alsace Local Villages Small Group Guided Tour from Strasbourg
Description
Leave Strasbourg for the Alsace countryside and enjoy the discovery of some of the most beautiful villages in the region with your English-speaking tour guide. Along the historic Alsace Wine Route, you'll journey through picturesque landscapes, charming medieval towns, and renowned vineyards that embody the rich cultural heritage of Alsace. Highlights include Barr, known for its traditional architecture and exceptional Sylvaner wines, Mittelbergheim with its famed Zotzenberg grand cru, and Andlau, where the ancient Saint Peter-Saint Paul Abbatial Church stands as a testament to the region’s enduring history. This unique half-day experience offers an intimate look into the heart of Alsace, its wine-making traditions, and timeless beauty.
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Discover the unique landscapes of Alsace Wine Route.
The village of Barr, nestled among vineyard-covered hills near Obernai, is the essence of Alsace's wine culture. Its vineyards, producing the region’s renowned Sylvaner, Riesling, and Gewurztraminer, are surrounded by historic architecture that reflects centuries of heritage. Notable landmarks like the town hall and the ‘Marco Folie’ house—now a museum (entrance fees not included) and symbol of local history—invite you to explore Alsace’s architectural journey and rich winemaking traditions.
Hillside and surrounded by vineyards, the village is composed of numerous wineries. There you will surely admire the magnificent Renaissance town hall with its façade made of arches.Your guide will allow you there some free time for personal discovery.
A charmfull little town dotted with old houses. The highlght here is the 9th C. Saint Peter – Saint Paul Abbatial Church. Destroyed in 1045 after a fire, rebuilt in the 12th C., only just a few parts remain from those times. Of these, the Church Portal is decorated with beautiful Romanesque Sculptures whith a historiated frieze stretches across the facade that you will admire.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Pets are not allowed on the tour
- Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tour
- Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
- Please note that, the tour is subject to modification of itinerary or cancellation in case of unexpected events such as weather conditions - especially in Alsace during winter seson. 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 the infant seats are available upon request, please inform us at the moment of the booking (number and age of the children)
Reviews(27)
Very knowledgeable on a wide range of topics of the local area. Gave follow up of other places to visit and best local restaurants. Definitely recommend this tour.
We really liked it, it was a great experience. The guide Orland was very friendly and helpful during the tour.
Tour guide Francisco was excellent. He was courteous, friendly, personable and very informative. Excellent driver. Great adventure thank you.
We absolutely loved this very small group tour. Unfortunately, it rained but the villages were still so picturesque. Our guide, Manon, was great. I would highly recommend this tour.
A great trip to the beautiful wine- growing country-side and three lovely small towns. Beautiful views of the valley between two mountains.
The tour was wonderful. Our guide Lisea was great! She was so informative gave us time to explore each village.
This tour was fantastic and our tour operator, Pauline, was an absolute gem to be with! Highly recommend this tour as well as any others operated by this company as I went on 2 total.
Beautiful tour of these 3 villages with a very friendly and competent guide (Oliver). Tour showing various historical aspects of each village
Pauline from Ophorus was our guide, beside me and my wife there were 5 other persons in the same tour. The tour started from the Strasbourg Catherdal at 9am and returned similar place approx 5pm according to schedule. Pauline is a good driver and a nice person and guide. Her local knowledge in the Alsace area was amazing. We visited three of several local vineyards and tasted between 6 and 8 of their vines. We learned a lot about the Alsace vine production, the special landscape and the different soil conditions which mainly affects the the vine taste. We also purchased some boxes of wine, but that´s another story. Pauline gets our highest possible recommendation as a guide for the Alsace Local Villages tour.
We have just returned for this great tour and had a wonderful morning!! Our guide, Thierry, was exceptional. Very knowledgable and informative with a relaxed and engagjng manner. He made this tour very special. It was refreshing to escape the busy tourist areas and visit some authentic and charming villages. Highly recommend !! Wishing you all the very best Thierry :)
