Colmar 2H Walking Tour with little Venice Boat Cruise

3.6 (27 reviews) Colmar, France
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Duration2h
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LanguagesGerman, English, French
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

This experience combines two ways of discovering Colmar in one seamless visit. Start with a guided walk through the Old Town led by a local expert who brings the city’s history, architecture, and legends to life as you explore its charming streets and famous landmarks.

Then see the city from a completely different perspective on a 25-minute canal cruise through Petite Venise, aboard a traditional flat-bottomed Alsatian barque. With multilingual commentary on board, you’ll learn more about Colmar while gliding past picturesque houses and quiet waterways. The tour is designed for comfort and convenience, with space for strollers and even companion pets welcome on the cruise.

Options

Tour in German

German Guided

Tour in English
Tour in French

What's included

  • Commentary (in multiple languages)
  • Companion pets allowed
  • Local expert guide for the 2 Hour walking tour
  • Supervised place for strollers
  • 25-minute guided cruise along Colmar’s canals
  • Ticket price does not include food or drinks
  • Transfers to/from the meeting point
  • Tips/gratuities for the crew
  • Additional attractions or services not specified

What to expect

  1. Colmar
    1h 35m
    Begin with a guided walk through Colmar’s enchanting Old Town, where cobblestone streets and colorful half-timbered houses reveal centuries of Alsatian history. Your local guide will share stories behind the medieval shop signs and architectural details that have shaped the city for generations.

    Along the way, admire iconic landmarks such as Maison Pfister, a Renaissance home decorated with murals and turrets, and the whimsical Maison des Têtes, famous for its façade featuring 106 sculpted faces. You’ll also pass the Koïfhus (Old Customs House), once the bustling center of Colmar’s wine and textile trade.
  2. Little Venice
    25m · Admission ticket included
    Embark on a gentle and scenic cruise in the heart of Colmar’s old town. Depart from the bottom of the Pont Saint-Pierre and wind your way through the Little Venice quarter and past the Quai de la Poissonnerie.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide in the square outside 4 Rue des Unterlinden, 68000 Colmar (in front of the Unterlinden Museum entrance). The walking tour will end at the departure point for the cruise. Your tour guide will bring you at at the departure point for the cruise

End point

The walking tour will end at this address. You can get the boat tour from here. Address: Barque Colmar au fil de l’eau Sweet Narcisse. Departure from Pont-Saint Pierre, 10 Rue de la Herse, 68000 Colmar

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
  • Tour is free for children up to 3 years old.
  • Tour can be bilingual

Cancellation policy

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

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