The 4 Best Christmas Trips in Strasbourg

1.Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $180Our pick

Travel from Strasbourg in a small minivan to Colmar and one changing Alsace village market. Expect a short guided walk, free time for food and shopping, and guides such as Camille, Lea, Magalie, and Thierry sharing local stories. Markets vary by date, and crowds can be heavy.

“Our guide Thierry shared many stories and history about the Alsace region. He drove us to colmar first where he took us through the town and gave us 1.5 hrs to explore. Colmar was every bit as charming and storybook like you would imagine. Then we made a pit stop on some scenic route to view the valley and wine country. Did a small pit stop at turkheim, which was a bit underwhelming. Most things were closed and few stalls in a very small area. Lastly we drove to obernai Christmas market which was a little gem and we truly loved the whole experience. Overall, it was nice to be…”

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2.Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Spend two hours with a bilingual guide such as Arno exploring Strasbourg’s illuminated Christmas markets and decorated squares. Sample Alsatian specialties, browse artisan stalls, and finish with mulled wine or hot juice. Groups are limited to 10, with French, English, and Spanish available.

“Très beau moment convivial avec un guide attentionné et la découverte d’une famille australienne au travers des 7 marchés de Noel visités. Vraiment plaisant de découvrir Strasbourg sous cet angle”

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3.Strasbourg 7-Hour Christmas Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 7 hours · from $176

Spend seven festive hours with an English-speaking driver-guide, visiting Colmar’s five Christmas markets and one Alsace village market. The group is limited to eight, with stops in Obernai, Bergheim, or Riquewihr depending on the date. Guide Leticia has earned praise for her fun, informative approach.

“The guide, Leticia was so much fun and very informative, a fount of knowledge.”

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4.Immersive Christmas cellar visit and Alsace wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22Best value

At Vins Zeyssolff in Gertwiller, guides such as Marie and Dorian lead a 90-minute visit through an 1850 family cellar. Taste up to seven Alsace wines, watch a 180-degree film projected on old oak barrels, and leave with mulled wine, cookies, and kougelhopf.

“Very unique wine tour and we got to try 7 of their wines. Lots of information provided about the area. Would definitely recommend this. Note that you do need to arrange your own transportation to the winery. Train station is about a 10min walk.”

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