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Experience Colmar's Enchanting Little Venice

Step into a fairytale in Colmar's Little Venice (Petite Venise), where colorful half-timbered houses meet serene canal waters. Immerse yourself in the romantic charm of Alsace with enchanting boat cruises, guided walking tours through cobbled streets, and authentic wine tasting experiences. Whether you are exploring hidden gems or enjoying a cultural food tour, this picturesque district offers the perfect blend of history and beauty. Book your unforgettable Colmar adventure today and experience the most Instagrammable destination in France!

4.4/5 avg ratingTours from $7.8920+ unique experiences75% free cancellation

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$44–$340 typical

Median price is $76, with a wide range from $8 to $1,190

Rating

Rating

4.44★ average

Based on 287 pooled reviews with ~96% positive sentiment

Tour Type

Tour Type

Walking & Cultural

80% are walking tours and 85% focus on cultural themes

Tour Length

Tour Length

2 hours median

Typically ranges from 1.5 to 8 hours

Booking Info

Booking Info

75% free cancellation

80% of options offer instant confirmation

Languages

Languages

8 languages available

Includes English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Hebrew, Polish, and Portuguese

21 Products

FULL DAY ALSACE PRIVATE TOUR : Tailored by your Friendly Driver

FULL DAY ALSACE PRIVATE TOUR : Tailored by your Friendly Driver

9 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (88 reviews)
100%
0%
AMAZINGdivertimentohighly recommend
Viator
$881
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FULL DAY ALSACE PRIVATE TOUR : Tailored by your Friendly Driver
Summary

Imagine having a friend in Alsace who owns a luxury car! That's exactly the experience Stephontour creates. Your day is completely yours to design - No rigid schedules or rushed stops here. We move at your pace and adapt to what excites you most. What really sets us apart: • Your Comfort First: T...

Itinerary
  • Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg
  • Eguisheim
  • Little Venice
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

3 Hour Private Boat Charter on Lake Austin for up to 12 People

3 Hour Private Boat Charter on Lake Austin for up to 12 People

3 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (34 reviews)
100%
0%
awesomeenjoyedawesome captain
Viator
$540
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3 Hour Private Boat Charter on Lake Austin for up to 12 People
Summary

Perfect for groups of up to 12 people who want to rent an entire boat themselves! Our captain serves as a tour guide who may point out landmarks, celebrity homes, or share their own personal stories from the lake. Bring your own drinks—alcoholic beverages welcome—and a camera to capture photos of ...

Exclusions
  • $5/person CASH ONLY Loop 360 Boat Ramp walk-in fee
Itinerary
  • Pennybacker Bridge
  • Austin Country Club
  • Mount Bonnell
  • Little Venice
Good to know
  • 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.

Colmar Discovery Pack: self-guided tour + 6 local items

Colmar Discovery Pack: self-guided tour + 6 local items

2.5 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.72 (46 reviews)
86.22%
13.78%
excellentrecommandons vivementagréément bien l’expérience
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$76
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Colmar Discovery Pack: self-guided tour + 6 local items
Summary

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 prod...

Inclusions
  • 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
Itinerary
  • Office de Tourisme de Colmar et sa region
  • House of Heads
  • Maison Pfister
  • Eglise St-Martin
  • Place de l'Ancienne Douane
  • Grand Rue De Colmar
  • Manneken Pis
  • Square de la Montagne Verte
  • Little Venice
  • Marche Couvert
  • Parc du Champs de Mars
Good to know
  • 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.

Colmar Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

Colmar Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

1.5 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.32 (25 reviews)
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$12
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Colmar Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Summary

Embark on an intriguing journey through the quaint streets of Colmar's old town with the convenient audio guide on your smartphone. This tour is designed for you to explore the city in a brief span of time (1.5 hours). Follow the route on the app's map to traverse through the most picturesque locati...

Inclusions
  • Audio Guide App for iPhone and Android
  • 27 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian
  • 1 year access to the tour in your preferred language.
  • Offline map with route for easy GPS navigation
  • Illustrations to identify the landmark
Exclusions
  • Human Guide
  • Smartphones and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Entrance fee/tickets
Itinerary
  • Colmar
  • The Village of Hansi and his Museum
  • House of Heads
  • Musee Unterlinden
  • Musee Bartholdi
  • Maison Pfister
  • Maison Adolph
  • Fontaine Schwendi
  • Koifhus (Old Custom House)
  • Little Venice
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, All the tours involve walking in the streets, and no routes require an entry fee, The audio guide available anytime, date and time during checkout are approximate, This is a self-guided tour, no guide will be at the meeting point, You will have to download audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase and follow the route on the mobile app map (with no human guide), The audio guide is provided via mobile app for iOS and Android, Bring your own headphones, they are not included
Cancellation Policy

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

Colmar 2H Walking Tour with little Venice Boat Cruise

Colmar 2H Walking Tour with little Venice Boat Cruise

2 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.13 (8 reviews)
Viator
$53
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Colmar 2H Walking Tour with little Venice Boat Cruise
Summary

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 com...

Inclusions
  • 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
Exclusions
  • 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
Itinerary
  • Colmar
  • Little Venice
Good to know
  • 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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Colmar: Private Guided Walking Tour

Colmar: Private Guided Walking Tour

1.5 hrsPrivate tourEco-Friendly
5 (8 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$361
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Colmar: Private Guided Walking Tour
Summary

Explore Colmar, the "Little Venice of France," with its enchanting old town, cobblestone streets, and medieval charm. Admire the Saint-Martin church and hear engaging stories from our local guide.

Colmar walking tour with tasting

Colmar walking tour with tasting

2 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellationLikely to sell out
3.67 (3 reviews)
Viator
$69
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Colmar walking tour with tasting
Summary

Colmar is a town in Alsace known for its well-preserved historic centre and tranquil atmosphere. This two-hour walking tour goes through places like Little Venice, the Pfister House, the Collegiate Church and some less crowded streets. Throughout the tour, a local Guides you and shares anecdotes an...

Itinerary
  • Little Venice
  • Musee Bartholdi
  • Koifhus (Old Custom House)
  • Quartier Des Tanneurs
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Colmar walking tour of

Colmar walking tour of

2 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
3.75 (4 reviews)
Viator
$58
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Colmar walking tour of
Summary

Discover Colmar with a local Guide and let yourself be carried away by another way to visit the city. As you walk through its charming streets, especially in the Tanneurs district, you will discover emblematic places like the Maison des Têtes, but also more discreet corners, often unknown. Between ...

Inclusions
  • Tour Guide
Itinerary
  • Little Venice
  • Koifhus (Old Custom House)
  • Quartier Des Tanneurs
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Private Full Day Alsace Castles Villages and Wine Tasting

Private Full Day Alsace Castles Villages and Wine Tasting

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (5 reviews)
Viator
$1,163
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Private Full Day Alsace Castles Villages and Wine Tasting
Summary

Discover the enchanting Alsace region on a private full-day tour from Strasbourg, where you’ll explore stunning castles, delightful villages, and taste exquisite local wines. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned VAN with access to WiFi, making your journey as enjoyable as the destinations. This c...

Itinerary
  • Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg
  • Eguisheim
  • Little Venice
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Service animals allowed, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

The most beautiful Alsatian villages in an Audi A5 Cabriolet by the Wine Route

The most beautiful Alsatian villages in an Audi A5 Cabriolet by the Wine Route

5 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.75 (4 reviews)
88.46%
11.54%
delightfulpicturesqueincredibly personable
Viator
$320
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The most beautiful Alsatian villages in an Audi A5 Cabriolet by the Wine Route
Summary

Visit of the most beautiful villages of the Alsace Wine Route in an Audi A5 Cabriolet. We will start the excursion with Eguisheim, voted the most beautiful village in France in 2013, then we will go to discover the 3 Castles where you can admire a magnificent view of the Alsace plain. Then, we will ...

Exclusions
  • Entrance ticket to Château Haut-Koenigsbourg
  • Colmar tourist train ticket
Itinerary
  • Eguisheim
  • Les Trois-Chateaux du Haut-Eguisheim
  • Kaysersberg
  • Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg
  • Obernai
  • Little Venice
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, 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.

Pairs well with

Landmarks travelers visit on the same route as Little Venice (Petite Venise).

Colmar Old Town (Vieux Colmar)
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Colmar Old Town (Vieux Colmar)

200 m away • from $37

Old Customs House (Koïfhus)
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Old Customs House (Koïfhus)

250 m away • from $6.93

Pfister House (Maison Pfister)
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Pfister House (Maison Pfister)

300 m away • from $8.5

St. Martin's Church (Eglise St-Martin)
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St. Martin's Church (Eglise St-Martin)

400 m away • from $9.38

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Walking tours dominate the options we compare, making up 80% of available experiences. These are typically cultural and historical in focus, exploring the picturesque canals and architecture on foot. Beyond walking, a smaller number of options include boat-based cruises and wine tasting tours, each accounting for about 10% of the choices. Most tours are guided (80%), though audio guide options are also available if you prefer to explore at your own pace.

Across the booking platforms we compare, prices range widely from budget options to premium experiences, with most tours falling in the $44–$340 range. The median price sits around $76, so you can find solid options at various budgets. About three-quarters of the tours we compare offer free cancellation, which means you can book with confidence and adjust your plans if needed.

Yes, private tours make up an unusually large share of the options we compare. 45% of the tours are private, which is notably higher than many other attractions. This makes Little Venice a strong choice if you're traveling with a group or prefer a customized experience with a guide tailored to your interests rather than a standard group tour.

Most tours come with a guide included (55% of options), which helps bring the area's cultural and historical significance to life. About a fifth of tours add wine tasting, and roughly a quarter offer audio guides if you want flexibility. Some options also provide offline maps or personalized recommendations, though these are less common. Check the specific listing when booking to confirm what's covered.

Tours range from about 1.5 to 8 hours, with most lasting around 2 hours. This makes it easy to fit a visit into a half-day itinerary or combine it with other Colmar attractions. The shorter tours focus on the highlights of the canals and architecture, while longer options may include wine tastings or a more leisurely pace.

Tours are offered in 8 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Hebrew, Polish, and Portuguese. This wide range makes it easy to find a tour in your preferred language, whether you're a solo traveler or part of a larger group.

About 65% of the options we compare are tagged as eco-friendly across booking platforms. Walking tours naturally fit this category, and many boat-based options are also labeled with eco-friendly credentials. If sustainability matters to you, this is a strong selection to choose from when booking.

Take a train from Strasbourg airport station to Colmar, which takes about 35 minutes. Alternatively, rent a car or use shuttle services for more flexibility and luggage space.

Most streets are cobblestone and narrow, making wheelchair access difficult. Contact hotels in advance as some have accessible entrances, and consider staying near the main square.

Many museums close Mondays and have reduced hours from November to March. Check individual museum websites before visiting, as hours vary significantly by season.

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