Charming Colmar: Self-Guided Walk through La Petite Venise

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About this activity

Soak up Alsatian heritage in this quaint French-German town’s medieval streets. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this self-guided tour of Colmar. Colmar is just as pretty as its big sister Strasbourg and maybe even more quaint. On this walking tour through the medieval centre, known as Little Venice (“La Petite Venise de Colmar”), you’ll get plenty of opportunities to take in its historic beauty because of its many canals. While you walk, I’ll tell you about Colmar’s interesting past, during which Germany and France took turns shaping the city’s culture. Today, the Alsace region, part French and part German, has developed its traditions and specialities. I’ll give you plenty of ideas on where to stop for coffee, beer, crêpes, flammkuchen or other yummy snacks. You’ll also stroll through the Quartier des Tanneurs, the tanners’ district, and past Ancienne Douane, a pretty square lined with historic homes.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, English
Written guide: German, English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
Included: The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Itinerary

Musee Unterlinden

Passing by

Start your tour at the Unterlinden Museum, Colmar's most important museum, which houses a rich collection of art and artifacts, including the famous Isenheim Altarpiece.
Stop 2

Passing by

Pass the Dominican Church, one of Colmar's most important churches, known for its impressive Gothic architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.
Stop 3

Passing by

See the Collégiale Saint-Martin de Colmar, a stunning example of Gothic architecture with a famous sundial on its facade that can tell you the month.
Stop 4

Passing by

Discover the Schwendi Fountain, created by Bartholdi, the sculptor behind the Statue of Liberty, and learn about the historical significance of the figure it depicts.
Stop 5

Passing by

Walk through Ancienne Douane, a picturesque square lined with historic homes, offering a glimpse into Colmar's medieval past.
Stop 6

Passing by

Stroll through the Quartier des Tanneurs, the tanners’ district, known for its charming, well-preserved half-timbered houses.
Stop 7

Passing by

Wander along La Petite Venise, the beautiful La Lauch Canal with its colorful houses, and enjoy the opportunity to take a boat ride.
Marche Couvert

Passing by

Explore the Marché Couvert Colmar, a fascinating Market Hall where you can try Alsatian specialties and local delicacies.
Maison Schongauer

Passing by

Appreciate the historic Maison Schongauer, one of Colmar's most beautiful old homes, which was once the residence of the famous painter Martin Schongauer.
Fontaine Roesselmann

Passing by

See the Fontaine Roesselmann, another work by Bartholdi, depicting a 13th-century mayor of Colmar who defended the city against its enemies.
Musee Bartholdi

Passing by

End your tour at the Musée Bartholdi, dedicated to the life and works of the sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, including models and sketches of his famous creations.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour begins at Unterlinden which is also where the tourist trains leave from.

End point

The tour ends at Bartholdi Museum.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

3. Create an account

4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

5. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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