My mom and I booked this tour and I'm so happy we did! Didier was a wonderful tour guide, and we had a wonderful time with the other 2 guests that were on the tour with us. I definitely would recommend!
Christmas across the 3 borders


At a glance
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Price from
- $154 / person
- Location
- Colmar, France
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 33 reviews
- Languages
- EN, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 7
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Alsace Original Experiences
Description
Come and discover Christmas past the borders of Alsace, another enchanting atmosphere. Fribourg en Brisgau (Germany), Basel (Switzerland), Eguisheim (France)
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 9:30 AM
- Season
- Starts Nov 27
- Next available
- Sat, Nov 28
- Adult (ages 16+)
- $154
- Child (ages 3–15)
- $80
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Fribourg Christmas market in Germany (during the day)
Basel Christmas Market in Switzerland
Un marché de Noël pittoresque et intimiste, niché dans le centre médiéval du village. Éguisheim est un des plus beaux villages d’Alsace avec ses ruelles concentriques et ses maisons à colombages illuminées, ce qui donne au marché une atmosphère féerique et très traditionnelle.
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Colmar
- No. 19 by number of reviews among 129 tours in Colmar
Excurgo comparison of 129 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Si votre hébergement est trop éloigné d'un lieu de pick-up, nous contacter
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Christmas across the 3 borders take?
Christmas across the 3 borders lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Christmas across the 3 borders cost?
Prices start at $154 per person for this Colmar experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Christmas across the 3 borders run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:30 AM.
How much does Christmas across the 3 borders cost for children?
Children aged 3–15 pay from $80, adults from $154. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Christmas across the 3 borders for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered.
What languages is Christmas across the 3 borders offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 7 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Christmas across the 3 borders worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 33 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Alsace Original Experiences.
Reviews(33)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
This day trip was all worth it for us, I think it would be hard to cover all 3 borders on our own in one day. We give ALL the credit to Christian who patiently toured us around, took our pictures, constantly checking if there is something else we wanted to see/do other than what's included in the tour. When everything was almost done, Christian bought our adult kids tickets to climb and explore the Basel Minster Towers--this was one of the kids' unforgettable experiences during the tour. We enjoyed it immensely, visiting the Christmas markets in Freiburg and Basel was worth it. At the end of the tour, Christian gave us time to buy souvenirs and goodies and gifted us with a bottle of Alsace wine-- that was very thoughtful.
As advertised, we drove to three markets starting in Freiburg, Basel and Egesheim. The group was split into two vans, so while Didier was our main contact, we had Julia and Gael with us. While they didn't speak fluent English, one would appreciate how they hard they tried to communicate and share bits and pieces of information about the places we passed through. Once at the markets, Didier took the lead in explaining and giving a bit of background about each of the markets we visited. Overall, it was a good excursion. However, I think Basel wasn't that special or different from the others. In fact, most of the kiosks only took cash and none of us had Swiss francs. Freiburg was good; Egesheim was the best but we stayed there the shortest. Perhaps, the tour organizers consider replacing Basel with some place more interesting and allocate more time in Egesheim.
Wow!!! 3 countries, 3 Christmas markets!! Great driver and tour guide! Well worth it to see more than on your own!
This tour was a fun way to visit three countries in one day. Travel time takes a bit between the locations, which doesn’t leave that long at each stop.
Visited amazing places in 3 different countries. Driver was very friendly, explained alot about each place. Small groups. Highly recommend.
We warmly thank you for your very positive feedback! It truly makes us happy to know that you had a wonderful day. We would be delighted to welcome you again on your next visit.
Wonderful tour. Would have never been able to pull this one off on my own. Great guide; beautiful sights.
What a pleasure to read your review!
Overall experience was excellent..Mr Didier was a good travel guide..He was on time , friendly and very accommodating..I will definitely recommend Viator and use them again on future travel destinations. Thank you
We warmly thank you for your very positive feedback! It truly makes us happy to know that you had a wonderful day. We would be delighted to welcome you again on your next visit.
Didier was a terrific host, he provided us with some good history of each town we visited. He made it so easy to get to each of the Christmas markets. Highly recommend this tour, so fun visiting all three countries.
What a pleasure to read your review! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we are thrilled that you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to welcoming you again very soon.
One of the best tours I've ever done! Ivan is an excellent guide, very informative and attentive. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your feedback. We will share it with our guide, Yvan.
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