Things to do in Grand Est, France: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

May 16, 2022 Jana Sager

Grand Est, previously Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine, is an administrative region in northeastern France.
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1. Champagne half-day tour

TOURS IN CHAMPAGNE - Stéphane Demissy
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We will drive on the touristic road of the champagne area. You will enjoy views, discover the vineyards, landscapes of the area which are listed as UNESCO world heritage and go on with a champagne cellar visit and tasting. The vineyards are planted on the hillside of the mountain of Reims. At each stop, I will give you informations through funny stories and explain you why the place is unique but the Champagne too : the grappe varieties, the plants growing, the harvest and the most important the tasting ! My friend winemaker will welcome us at his place and we will visit his family exploitation. He will explain you his daily work and show you the different steps of production of champagne : from the press to the cellar going through the tanks room where the juices are stock waiting for the bottleling. We will save a lot of time for the tasting which is the most important. I also orgonise more complete tours in an all day with lunch and visits.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Several Champagne tastings, champagne Cellar visit

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Reviewed By Tessa G

We went september 2020 to the area of Champagne. It was an INCREDIBLE journey to never forget! #makememories Stéphane was our private tourguide for 3 days. He’s a very nice guy and could tell us everything about the area and about the process of making champagne. He also knows very good local restaurants. Stéphane arranged a perfect planning based on our wishes. That’s exactly why i loved him as our tourguide. I definitly recommend to book a tour at ‘tours in champagne’!

2. Strasbourg Old District Private Walking Guided Tour

Place du Quartier Blanc, 67000 Strasbourg, France Akopso
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Strasbourg, capital of Europe and Alsace, has a historical and architectural heritage that makes it the richest city in Alsace. Its city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During this private 2-hour walk through the old city of Strasbourg, you will discover the heart of this Alsatian capital. The visit will start at Place du quartier blanc, then your guide will introduce you to the unmissable Gothic cathedral of Notre-Dame (no comments will be made inside the building). You will be driven in silence to the astronomical clock. He will then describe some interesting buildings in the square such as the Kammerzell house. You will walk along the quays of the boatmen and observe beautiful 16th to 18th century half-timbered buildings, you will cross the famous district of Little France with its canals. If you have a mobility issue/ reduced mobility please let us know after you have made your reservation, so that we can adapt this tour to you. We are happy to have you with us!

Inclusions: Tour Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Bottled water, Entrance fees to monuments or museums

Reviewed By Pia G

Interesting tour presenting a good overview of Lyon. Good start of a weekend visit. Best stop was Basilisque Fourvière.

3. Alsace Discovery Private Tour with Local Villages & Castles

Steph-On-Tour
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You will be driven on the Wine Route in Alsace in our TESLA Model S or X . Expereince the fact that you ride with no noice and in a very luxury vehicule.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

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Reviewed By 468yasmint

Everything we did on this tour was just perfect. The day started with Stéphane picking us up in the Tesla. We went up to the castle and he gave very interesting background information on the history of the region and the castle on the way up. After the castle, we went to a wine tasting which was fabulous. We then went to two villages that looked like they were from a fairy tale. He was very knowledgeable and funny. I would recommend this tour to anyone who visits this region.

4. Champagne Day Tours

Vinotilus Day Tours
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Engaging and extremely knowledgeable guide. In the heart of Champagne Vineyard, in contact with winemakers. Exhaustive discovery of the vineyard, the history of the region and grape varieties of Champagne. Customized experience to learn a lot about Champagne with some activities on demand (Sabrage, Champagne and food pairing at the winemaker's table, Harvesting...)

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, 2 visits of Champagne Cellars with tastings

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Reviewed By Outlander9

We had an amazing 3 visits to some very different Champagne house spent in the company of the fantastic Delphine and Chloe. The champagne houses were lovely but what made the trip so special was the knowledgeable, professional and fun Delphine. She not only told us so much about champagne from vine to glass, but also history of the region . Thank you Delphine for a fantastic day. Also Grape Escapes for organising this . Diane and Derek

5. Strasbourg Visit through the centuries and great men

67000 Place d'Austerlitz, 67000 Strasbourg, France Laravine Maxime
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Strasbourg has been observing people for over 3000 years. Today's normal streets were once the theater of a world that changes through the destinies of famous people and many anonymous people. From the Roman Empire to the European Union, through Clovis, Vauban, Kellermann and Leclerc, let's see what our cultures have in common, or precisely, different!

Inclusions: Bredeles (small Alsatian biscuits)

Exclusions: Cathedral free but mounted on the pay platform.

6. Discover Strasbourg in 60 minutes with a Local

20 Place de la Cathédrale, 67000 Strasbourg, France LocalBini - Your European peer2peer platform for Experiences by Locals
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This Experience is provided by a private local. You only have an hour to fall in love with Strasbourg? Challenge accepted! Discover Strasbourg during a short but sweet excursion during which you will learn the most intriguing facts about the history, the local lifestyle, and the contemporary transformation of the city. We will meet at the Cathedral and go on our stroll from there :-) Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Strasbourg special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here, and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time, or someone that wants to rediscover it!

Inclusions: A Local that wants to show you his city!

Exclusions: Personal expenses during the Experience, Food, drinks or snacks

Reviewed By FransA_11

Nice guide, speaks good English. Knows a lot about the town. We missed the great stories about people of the town

7. Private Guided Tour in Troyes with Licensed guide

Place Jean Jaurès, 10000 Troyes, France Troyes petits Tours
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Take a historical stroll back in time and take in all the abundant richness of Troyes'historical heritage with a professionnal Licensed-guide.

Inclusions: Free entrances to churches

Exclusions: Private transportation

8. Villages of Alsace half day tour from Colmar

1 Place Scheurer Kestner, 68000 Colmar, France Ophorus
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Leave Colmar for the Alsace countryside and visit some of the most beautiful villages of the area. Begin your tour in Kaysersberg with a guided walking tour and some free time for personal discovery. You will be charmed by its half timbered houses, its beautiful city center and its Imperial Castle in rubble. Then follow the Alsace wine route and stop along the way for great photo opportunities. Arrive in Riquewihr for a guided waking tour of the magnificent small town. From there reach Hunawihr, one of the most beautiful villages of France know for it numerous artisan shops and multiple cultural landmarks. Return to Colmar.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Free wifi access on board

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fees or tasting fees

Reviewed By 647daniquek

Great trip! A good balance between wine tasting, sightseeing trough the vineyards and beautiful villages. Our guide was well known with the region, wine production and the taste of wine. Also nice that we only visited organic / bio winemakers. This tour is highly recommended if you prefer small scale wineries and love an intimate tour around the Alsace area.

9. Veuve Clicquot Tour, Champagne Tasting Lunch 1st & Grand Cru at a Family Domain

Office de Tourisme de Reims - Site Gare (Train Station), 1 Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France France Bubbles Tours
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Discover the vineyards and taste all kinds of Champagne, which range from great Champagne houses to small producers. Start your day with a sightseeing of the city of Reims, followed by a guided tour of Reims UNESCO world Heritage Cathedral. Enjoy a tour and Champagne tasting at the world famous Veuve Clicquot Champagne estate. Then our guide will drive you through the Reims Mountain Grand Cru vineyard. After that, you will appreciate a Champagne tasting lunch and a cellar tour at a Champagne Grower family. After lunch, enjoy the amazing visit of the production site. You will finish the day with a second Champagne tasting.

Inclusions: Professional driver-guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guided visits as per the itinerary, Champagne tastings, Lunch with drinks

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Other drinks

Reviewed By R2571QSwilliams

Company does a great job of organizing and delivering you to all the major Champagne houses. After walking to the train station to meet our driver, he took us to various houses you then go on a large group tour performed by each house, followed by a tasting. We went to 4 large houses, where each 1-2 hour tour was mostly the same, with some minor historical nuances. The highlight for me was seeing the vineyards, and the co-op smaller family owned Houses, especially "Salmon" where we were escorted by the founders Granddaughter, and were delighted to enjoy her grandfathers company at the tasting portion. Also enjoyed a gourmet lunch at another small "house" whose name escapes me..Bottom line- A good time was had by all, by the end I think I knew enough to start my own brand!

10. Alsace Colmar, Medieval Villages & Castle Small Group Day Trip from Strasbourg

17 Place de la Cathédrale, 67000 Strasbourg, France Ophorus
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Immerse yourself in the quaint villages and beautiful scenery of Alsace on this full-day tour from Strasbourg. With your expert guide, drive through rolling, vine-coated hills to explore the picturebook town of Colmar and cobbled village of Eguisheim. Then, delve into the medieval, walled village of Riquewihr and follow the famous Alsace Wine Route. Continue to your last stop at the fairytale-like, 12th-century fortress of High Koenigsbourg. Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour, so you can enjoy an in-depth experience.

Inclusions: Guided walking tour of Colmar, Visit of Eguisheim and Riquewihr Villages and Haut Koenigsbourg Castle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, English-speaking professional guide, Free WiFi access on board

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By N3325PTanthonya

Highly recommend this tour, if you're a lover of white wine in general. The guide, florence, took us to some really breathtaking places and introduced us to the very inspiring wine grower. Not only did we learn a lot, we managed to have a very intimate experience throughout the alsance wine region.

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