Colmar Walking Tour

Discover the Medieval Charm of Alsace's Artistic Capital

This walking tour reveals Colmar's unique blend of French and German heritage through its exceptionally preserved medieval and Renaissance architecture. Experience a city where centuries of cultural exchange created one of France's most distinctive urban landscapes.

Historical Center with Medieval Masterpieces and Renaissance Splendors

Your exploration begins at your hotel or the Colmar Tourist Office, where you meet your expert local guide. As you enter the historic center, your guide will explain how Colmar's strategic position between France and Germany shaped its unique character.

The tour starts at the Koifhus, Colmar's 15th-century customs house. This strategic building, located at the crossroads of Grand'Rue and rue des Marchands, once hosted the deputies of the Décapole, the powerful federation of ten imperial Alsatian cities.

Continue to the Maison des Têtes, an outstanding example of German Renaissance architecture adorned with small sculptures of faces - hence its name, "House of Heads." Nearby, discover the Pfister House, Colmar's first Renaissance building, featuring an elegant corner oriel and remarkable mural paintings.

Spiritual Heritage and Little Venice

Visit Saint Martin's Church, a magnificent example of Gothic architecture built between 1235 and 1365. Though often called the Cathedral by locals, it officially held this status for only a decade. The church's spire was designed to be visible from every vineyard surrounding Colmar, allowing workers to track time by the church bells.

You will also visit the enchanting Petite Venise quarter, where half-timbered houses line the peaceful Lauch River. This picturesque area once housed Colmar's wine-makers and market gardeners.

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