Charming Colmar: Self-Guided Walk through La Petite Venise

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Inclusions / Exclusions

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

Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Overview

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.

Meeting points

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

End point

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The tour ends at Bartholdi Museum.

Itinerary

Musee Unterlinden (Pass 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.
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Pass the Dominican Church, one of Colmar's most important churches, known for its impressive Gothic architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.
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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.
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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.
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Walk through Ancienne Douane, a picturesque square lined with historic homes, offering a glimpse into Colmar's medieval past.
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Stroll through the Quartier des Tanneurs, the tanners’ district, known for its charming, well-preserved half-timbered houses.
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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 (Pass By)

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

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Suitable for adults and children

Free Cancellation

April 28100% refund

April 29No refund

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