Self-guided group tour of Colmar ( + 6 local surprises)

4.7 (46 reviews) Colmar, France
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Duration2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the city with your family or friends - let our app be your guide! Discover its buildings, history, legends and secrets.

Play together! Take quizzes and observation challenges. Who'll get the best score?

Your answers will unlock 6 surprises from the backpack, including local items and products selected in collaboration with Alsatian businesses and artisans!

PRIZES PER GROUP! Share 1 pack containing 6 surprises. All group members can download the application.

Totally FLEXIBLE: take a break when you feel like it, then continue exploring!

Visit whenever you like! The pack can be picked up at the tourist office, open every day:
Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm
Sundays / holidays 10h-13h

-Full historical tour
-Audioguide
-Map with GPS location
-Offline mode

You'll receive the app password by email and Whatsapp.

A cultural, innovative and fun experience!

What's included

  • Works without internet access (after the first connection with email and password)
  • Audioguide
  • A high quality historical tour in French, English, German and Spanish
  • 1 backpack containing 6 local surprises from Alsace: specially selected decorative and gastronomic souvenirs
  • Full access to the Hopla Guide mobile app

What to expect

  1. Office de Tourisme de Colmar et sa region
    5m
    Pick up your Hopla Guide bag whenever you like during opening hours, then start your tour!
  2. 5m
    In front of the Hansi museum, you will discover the history of the most famous Alsatian painter in France and one of his works. (If you wish, you can pause the application, visit the museum, then continue your journey!)
  3. 5m
    You will pass by the Place des Dominicains and we will tell you the history of the Dominican church (if you wish you can visit it and admire the altarpiece of the Virgin with Rose Bushes by Martin Schongauer (2€ entrance fee), then continue your journey). You will receive a surprise in connection with Alsatian gastronomy!
  4. 5m
    The smallest half-timbered house in Colmar is here!
  5. 5m
    Voltaire lived in this street!
  6. House of Heads
    5m
    Stand in awe of the splendid façade of the House of Heads. You will answer questions and complete observation challenges.
  7. 5m
    Discover the house Zum Kragen and its bearded inhabitant, someone is watching you!
  8. Maison Pfister
    5m
    Interact with one of the most beautiful houses in the city, the Pfister House. We created an interactive image to help you understand its architecture and planned a special surprise to take out of your backpack!
  9. 5m
    You will pass the museum of Auguste Bartholdi, the genius sculptor and creator of the Statue of Liberty, and learn about his history (If you feel like it, you can pause the app, visit the museum and go on your way.)
  10. 5m
    An unexpected character is waiting for you...
  11. Eglise St-Martin
    5m
    You will have the opportunity to admire the collegiate church and its famous Saint-Nicolas portal. An interactive observation game awaits you!
  12. Place de l'Ancienne Douane
    5m
    Stop at: Place de l'Ancienne Douane After passing through a secret passage, you will arrive at the Place de l'Ancienne Douane. Here you will discover the Koïfhus, the character of Lazarus of Schwendi and his love for wine.
  13. Grand Rue De Colmar
    5m
    You will pass through the picturesque Grand Rue and see its half-timbered houses.
  14. 5m
    Legend has it that a ghost haunts this street...
  15. Manneken Pis
    5m
    The Brussels cherub has a little brother here!
  16. Square de la Montagne Verte
    5m
    Sit on a bench in this pretty square and learn the little secret of the church of Saint-Mathieu. Receiving an iconic surprise...
  17. Little Venice
    5m
    You will discover the history of the most typical and photogenic district of the city. This is also the time to get a local surprise!
  18. 5m
    Can you find the face of a city hero?
  19. Marche Couvert
    5m
    You will walk along the banks of the Lauch river, discover the beautiful quays of the Poissonnerie and the Covered Market of Colmar.
  20. Parc du Champs de Mars
    5m
    We have deliberately omitted several stops on this tour! Let yourself be surprised! The tour ends in the beautiful park of the Champ de Mars, where you will meet the characters of Armand Bruat and Jean Rapp.
  21. 5m
    Learn the color code of Alsatian half-timbered houses and see an artwork of Bartholdi.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Take the tour whenever you want! The pack can be picked up at the Colmar tourist office, open every day.

Tourist office opening hours:

Monday to Saturday
09:00 - 18:00

Sunday and public holidays
10:00 - 13:00

End point

Place Rapp

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.7 (46)

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