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Overview
The man who designed the Statue of Liberty was born in Colmar, and his sculptures stand in eight spots along this walking route. This self-guided audio tour, played through the Tourific app on your own phone, leads you to all of them, plus a Jewish treasure found behind a wall five centuries after it was buried, and the smallest house in town, once used as a medieval anti-smuggling post. You'll trace Colmar's restless past as it changed hands between France and Germany seven times, stand where Audie Murphy earned the Medal of Honor at nineteen, and pause beside the canal Disney's animators may or may not have borrowed for Belle's village. With offline maps, no fixed start time, and the freedom to stop for kougelhopf, this Colmar audio tour fits your pace, not a guide's. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided walking tours, and the tour comes with a full refund guarantee. Press play when you're ready.
Meeting and Pickup
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
End Point
The tour ends at the Parcs de la Pétrusse
Redemption Instructions
Know before you go • You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store • Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour. • Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder. • For any issues - contact support@tourific.org • The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour. • Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience • The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point • Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home
Language Offered
German-AUDIO
Russian-AUDIO
Portuguese-AUDIO
English-AUDIO
Italian-AUDIO
Polish-AUDIO
French-AUDIO
Dutch-AUDIO
Spanish-AUDIO
Itinerary
1. Step inside a thirteenth-century convent that holds a painting once used to comfort dying patients with their own faces. Decode the masterpiece the Nazis nearly seized and the Monuments Men raced to recover in nineteen forty-five.
2. Look up at over a hundred carved stone faces and find the man who designed the Statue of Liberty.
3. Stand before the rose-bower painting Michelangelo copied as a teenager, hung in the wrong church for a reason.
4. Unlock the mysteries of Colmar's 15th-century Pfister House—where dragon-scale turrets and Renaissance art blend seamlessly.
5. Discover the enchanting aromas and sweet delights of Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie, nestled in a historic 16th-century "skyscraper" where traditional Alsatian treats await to tantalize your senses.
6. Walk beneath a Habsburg eagle into the building that turned a market town into a wealthy free city.
7. Explore the Schwendi Fountain, where Bartholdi's bronze statue of Lazarus von Schwendi holds a Tokay vine—celebrating the arrival of pinot gris grapes in Alsace and blending art, history, and viticulture in one captivating landmark.
8. Search the niche beside the entrance for a Bartholdi sculpture so small you'll miss it if I don't tell you.
9. Wander through the fairytale-like Fishmonger's District, where Colmar's vibrant half-timbered houses line the canal, revealing a photogenic tapestry of history and charm that once thrived with bustling fishermen and traders.
10. Experience the fairytale allure of Little Venice in Colmar, where pastel-hued, half-timbered houses line enchanting canals—offering the ultimate photo opportunity and a captivating glimpse into Alsatian history.
11. Discover the historic Square of the Six Black Mountains, where Colmar's rich past unfolds—from the site of the famed Zum Schwarzenberg inn that hosted European legends to Bartholdi's Roesselmann Fountain honouring a local hero who defended the city's independence.
12. Marvel at the restored Fountain of Admiral Bruat—a Bartholdi masterpiece where the admiral gazes toward new horizons, surrounded by allegorical figures of four continents symbolizing his global voyages and Colmar's rich maritime legacy.
13. Conclude your Colmar adventure at the historic Champ de Mars park, where Europe's largest wooden horse carousel and Bartholdi's first public monument await amidst lush promenades and centuries of stories. And a few more attractions .......
14. Squeeze past Colmar's smallest house and learn what the man at the side window was really counting all day.
15. Cross the square where a famous painting was stolen and the locals decided it could never come home.
16. Discover whose face you've been looking at every time you've seen Lady Liberty's, and why she was almost Egyptian.
Inclusion
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Exclusion
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Entry to Musée Bartholdi, Église des Dominicains and Unterlinden Museum not included in tour price
Entry to Collégiale Saint-Martin is not included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Product is not wheelchair accessible
All stops will be visited from outside without entering into any locations
Reviews
4.2
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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