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

4.7 (46 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Self-guided tour with a bag full of surprises + an app ready to go! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Learn about the traditions of the region — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Hopla Guide

What is included

Included

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

Itinerary

Office de Tourisme de Colmar et sa region

5 min

Pick up your Hopla Guide bag whenever you like during opening hours, then start your tour!
Stop 2

5 min

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!)
Stop 3

5 min

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!
Stop 4

5 min

The smallest half-timbered house in Colmar is here!
Stop 5

5 min

Voltaire lived in this street!
House of Heads

5 min

Stand in awe of the splendid façade of the House of Heads. You will answer questions and complete observation challenges.
Stop 7

5 min

Discover the house Zum Kragen and its bearded inhabitant, someone is watching you!
Maison Pfister

5 min

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!
Stop 9

5 min

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.)
Stop 10

5 min

An unexpected character is waiting for you...
Eglise St-Martin

5 min

You will have the opportunity to admire the collegiate church and its famous Saint-Nicolas portal. An interactive observation game awaits you!
Place de l'Ancienne Douane

5 min

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.
Grand Rue De Colmar

5 min

You will pass through the picturesque Grand Rue and see its half-timbered houses.
Stop 14

5 min

Legend has it that a ghost haunts this street...
Manneken Pis

5 min

The Brussels cherub has a little brother here!
Square de la Montagne Verte

5 min

Sit on a bench in this pretty square and learn the little secret of the church of Saint-Mathieu. Receiving an iconic surprise...
Little Venice

5 min

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!
Stop 18

5 min

Can you find the face of a city hero?
Marche Couvert

5 min

You will walk along the banks of the Lauch river, discover the beautiful quays of the Poissonnerie and the Covered Market of Colmar.
Parc du Champs de Mars

5 min

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.
Stop 21

5 min

Learn the color code of Alsatian half-timbered houses and see an artwork of Bartholdi.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

Using your ticket

Present your reservation email at the counter on the left inside the Colmar Tourist Office.

The email and password to unlock the application and full instructions are sent to you in another email from Viator/Tripadvisor the day before the visit (check your SPAM).