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

Colmar, Franceby Hopla Guide

  • 2.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

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!

What's included

  • 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

    1. 1

      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!

    2. 2

      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!)

    3. 3

      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!

    4. 4

      Stop 4

      5 min

      The smallest half-timbered house in Colmar is here!

    5. 5

      Stop 5

      5 min

      Voltaire lived in this street!

    6. 6

      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.

    7. 7

      Stop 7

      5 min

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

    8. 8

      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!

    9. 9

      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.)

    10. 10

      Stop 10

      5 min

      An unexpected character is waiting for you...

    11. 11

      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!

    12. 12

      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.

    13. 13

      Grand Rue De Colmar

      5 min

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

    14. 14

      Stop 14

      5 min

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

    15. 15

      Manneken Pis

      5 min

      The Brussels cherub has a little brother here!

    16. 16

      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...

    17. 17

      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!

    18. 18

      Stop 18

      5 min

      Can you find the face of a city hero?

    19. 19

      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.

    20. 20

      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.

    21. 21

      Stop 21

      5 min

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

    Meeting and pickup

    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

    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.

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