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  • Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit our environmental impact. We strongly recommend that you bring a reusable bottle. 
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate. 
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate. 
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.

Version 66 – September 13, 2023 10:25

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Excluded
  • gratuities for the driver/guide., hotel pickup and drop-off., meals and drinks., personal insurance and expenses.
  • entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions unless mentioned., gratuities for the driver/guide., hotel pick up and drop off. , meals and drinks., personal insurance and expenses.

Version 65 – September 13, 2023 10:17

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Cancellation notes
  • Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule:
  • Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%.
  • For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
  • > Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees.
  • > 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund
  • All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.
  • Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule:
  • Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
  • Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees.
  • 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund
  • All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.

Version 64 – September 13, 2023 10:14

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Additional Info
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate. 
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate. If minimum number is not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund the tour.
  • Adult tour only.
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.

Version 63 – September 13, 2023 09:58

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Terms and conditions
  • All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales
  • Please contact us for all our terms & conditions

Version 62 – September 13, 2023 09:52

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Blocked dates
  • 2024-01-01, 2024-05-01, 2024-12-25

Version 60 – March 30, 2023 10:25

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Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

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Know Before You Go
  • please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure time., tour is operated in english. , wear good walking shoes.
  • please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure time., wear good walking shoes.

Know Before You Book
  • after your purchase is confirmed we will email you a confirmation., children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour. , currency is in euros., prices are per person., tour is not wheelchair accessible.
  • after your purchase is confirmed we will email you a confirmation., children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour. , currency is in euros., prices are per person., tour is not wheelchair accessible., tour is operated in english.

Address
  • Address:
  • Address: Ophorus Day Trips & Wine Tours in Alsace, Rue Alfred Kastler, Schiltigheim, France,

Version 56 – March 10, 2023 16:54

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Highlights
  • experience the magic of the alsace region at christmas time, full-day colmar & alsace wine route tour from strasbourg, marvel at the medieval monuments & decorations of colmar, small-group tour limited to 8 ensures a unique experience
  • experience the magic of the alsace region at christmas time, full-day colmar & alsace wine route tour from strasbourg, marvel at the medieval monuments & decorations of colmar, small-group tour limited to 8 ensures a personalized experience

Version 55 – March 10, 2023 16:54

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  • experience the magic of the alsace region at christmas time, full-day colmar & alsace wine route tour from strasbourg, marvel at the medieval monuments & decorations of colmar, small-group tour limited to 8 ensures a personalized experience
  • experience the magic of the alsace region at christmas time, full-day colmar and alsace wine route tour from strasbourg, marvel at the medieval monuments & decorations of colmar, small-group tour limited to 8 ensures a personalized experience

Version 54 – March 10, 2023 16:54

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Highlights
  • experience the magic of the alsace region at christmas time, full-day colmar and alsace wine route tour from strasbourg, marvel at the medieval monuments & decorations of colmar, small-group tour limited to 8 ensures a personalized experience
  • experience the magic of the alsace region at christmas time., full-day colmar and alsace wine route tour from strasbourg., marvel at the medieval monuments & decorations of colmar., small-group tour limited to 8 ensures a personalized experience.

Version 53 – March 10, 2023 16:53

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Highlights
  • experience the magic of the alsace region at christmas time., full-day colmar and alsace wine route tour from strasbourg., marvel at the medieval monuments & decorations of colmar., small-group tour limited to 8 ensures a personalized experience.
  • experience the magic of the alsace region at christmas time., full-day colmar and alsace wine route tour from strasbourg., marvel at the medieval monuments & christmas decorations of colmar., small-group tour limited to 8 ensures a personalized experience.

Version 52 – March 10, 2023 16:53

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Highlights
  • experience the magic of the alsace region at christmas time., full-day colmar and alsace wine route tour from strasbourg., marvel at the medieval monuments & christmas decorations of colmar., small-group tour limited to 8 ensures a personalized experience.
  • experience the magic of the alsace region at christmas time., full-day colmar and alsace wine route tour from strasbourg., marvel at the medieval monuments & christmas decorations of colmar., small-group tour limited to 8 people ensures a personalised experience.

Version 51 – March 10, 2023 16:53

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Highlights
  • experience the magic of the alsace region at christmas time., full-day colmar and alsace wine route tour from strasbourg., marvel at the medieval monuments & christmas decorations of colmar., small-group tour limited to 8 people ensures a personalised experience.
  • experience the magic of the alsace region at christmas time., full-day colmar and alsace wine route tour from strasbourg., marvel at the medieval monuments and christmas decorations of colmar., small-group tour limited to 8 people ensures a personalised experience.

Version 50 – March 10, 2023 16:52

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Product Name
  • Alsace Christmas Markets Tour From Strasbourg (shared)
  • Villages of Alsace Christmas Markets Day Trip From Strasbourg (shared)

Description Summary
  • Strasbourg is home to France’s oldest Christmas market. This full-day tour from Strasbourg takes in the highlights of the Alsace region. It includes the picturesque medieval town of Colmar and several of the region’s atmospheric Christmas markets.
  • Strasbourg is home to France’s oldest Christmas market, but most visitors never leave the city. This full-day tour from Strasbourg takes in the highlights of the Alsace region. It includes the picturesque medieval town of Colmar and several of the region’s atmospheric Christmas markets.

Description
  • 8.50 am - Meeting at the Statue on Gutenberg Square in Strasbourg
  • We will come and pick you up at the dedicated meeting point.
  •  9.00 am - Departure from Strasbourg
  • 10.00 am - Arrive in Colmar and enjoy free time to visit the Christmas market
  • 12.00 pm - Discover the Alsatian Wine Route
  • 12.30 pm - Free time for lunch (at own expense) in one of the beautiful Alsace villages
  •   2.00 pm - Visit of a Christmas markets in one of the villages (depending on program and day of travel)
  •   4.00 pm - Drop off in Strasbourg 
  • 8.50 am - Meeting at the Statue on Gutenberg Square in Strasbourg
  •  9.00 am - Departure from Strasbourg
  • 10.00 am - Arrive in Colmar and enjoy free time to visit the Christmas market
  • 12.00 pm - Discover the Alsacien Wine Road
  • 12.30 pm - Free time for lunch in one of the beautiful villages
  •   2.00 pm - Visit of a Christmas markets in one of the villages (depending on program)
  •   4.00 pm - Drop off in Strasbourg 

Highlights
  • experience the magic of the alsace region at christmas time., full-day colmar and alsace wine route tour from strasbourg., marvel at the medieval monuments and christmas decorations of colmar., small-group tour limited to 8 people ensures a personalised experience.
  • experience the magic of the alsace region at christmastime., full-day colmar and alsace wine route tour from strasbourg., marvel at the medieval monuments and dazzling christmas decorations of colmar., small-group tour limited to 8 people ensures a personalised experience.

Version 47 – November 18, 2021 11:15

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Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

Version 44 – November 07, 2021 10:59

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Instant confirmation
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Version 43 – September 03, 2020 16:01

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Description Summary
  • Strasbourg is home to France’s oldest Christmas market, but most visitors never leave the city. This full-day tour from Strasbourg takes in the highlights of the Alsace region. It includes the picturesque medieval town of Colmar and several of the region’s atmospheric Christmas markets.
  • Strasbourg is home to France’s biggest Christmas market, but most visitors never leave the city. This full-day tour from Strasbourg takes in the highlights of the Alsace region. It includes the picturesque medieval town of Colmar and several of the region’s atmospheric Christmas markets.

Version 42 – September 03, 2020 16:01

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Description
  • 8.50 am - Meeting at the Statue on Gutenberg Square in Strasbourg
  •  9.00 am - Departure from Strasbourg
  • 10.00 am - Arrive in Colmar and enjoy free time to visit the Christmas market
  • 12.00 pm - Discover the Alsacien Wine Road
  • 12.30 pm - Free time for lunch in one of the beautiful villages
  •   2.00 pm - Visit of a Christmas markets in one of the villages (depending on program)
  •   4.00 pm - Drop off in Strasbourg 
  • 8.50 am - Meeting at the Statue on Gutenberg Square in Strasbourg
  • 9.00 am - Departure from Strasbourg
  • 10.00 am - Arrive in Colmar and enjoy free time to visit the Christmas market
  • 12.00 pm - Discover the Alsacien Wine Road
  • 12.30 pm - Free time for lunch in one of the beautiful villages
  •   2.00 pm - Visit of a Christmas markets in one of the villages (depending on program)
  •   4.00 pm - Drop off in Strasbourg 

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Full Description
  • The arrival of the little wooden huts in the town squares of Alsace’s towns and villages is a major event. The Christmas markets mark the return of time-honored festivities. A world of delicious fragrances, delightful craft goods and lights quickly takes shape along the rows, where some surprising and mouthwatering discoveries await the markets’ visitors.
  • This morning depart from Strasbourg and head toward Colmar. Christmas in Colmar’s Historical town center means an historic setting made magical by amazing Christmas illuminations that blend perfectly with the wonderful lighting designed to enhance the town’s heritage. The pedestrian city center with its major architectural treasures that stretch from the Middle Ages to the 19th century is decorated like in a dream, a veritable open-air theatre where the warm Christmas mood envelops the heart of the town. Here, enjoy some free time in the city to discover one or several Christmas Markets on your own, as the town holds 5 different markets.
  • Then, depart along the famous Alsace Wine Route to pass through some of the most beautiful villages of Alsace. The afternoon program will depend on the date of your tour. Eguisheim, Riquewihr (Medieval market), Colmar and Strasbourg cities host a market every single day. On the 6th, 7th and 8th of December, your stop will certainly include the Christmas Market of Bergheim, on the 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th of December you will have the opportunity to discover Ribeauvillé market, and almost every single day of this festive season, the market of Kaysersberg will be ready to show you all it has to offer. After the visits return to Strasbourg.
  • The arrival of the little wooden huts in the town squares of Alsace’s towns and villages is also a major event. The Christmas markets mark the return of time-honored festivities. A world of delicious fragrances, delightful craft goods and lights quickly takes shape along the rows, where some surprising and mouthwatering discoveries await the markets’ visitors.
  • This morning depart from Strasbourg and head toward Colmar. Christmas in Colmar’s Historical town center means an historic setting made magical by amazing Christmas illuminations that blend perfectly with the wonderful lighting designed to enhance the town’s heritage. The pedestrian city center with its major architectural treasures that stretch from the Middle Ages to the 19th century is decorated like in a dream, a veritable open-air theatre where the warm Christmas mood envelops the heart of the town. Here, enjoy some free time in the city to discover one or several Christmas Markets on your own, as the town holds 5 different markets.
  • Then, depart along the famous Alsace Wine Route to pass through some of the most beautiful villages of Alsace. The afternoon program will depend on the date of your tour. Eguisheim, Riquewihr (Medieval market), Colmar and Strasbourg cities host a market every single day. On the 6th, 7th and 8th of December, your stop will certainly include the Christmas Market of Bergheim, on the 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th of December you will have the opportunity to discover Ribeauvillé market, and almost every single day of this festive season, the market of Kaysersberg will be ready to show you all it has to offer. After the visits return to Strasbourg.

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Product Name
  • Villages of Alsace Christmas Markets Day Trip From Strasbourg (shared)
  • Villages of Alsace Christmas Markets Shared Day Trip From Strasbourg (shared)

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Version 37 – June 13, 2020 10:01

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Product Name
  • Villages of Alsace Christmas Markets Shared Day Trip From Strasbourg (shared)
  • Christmas Markets & Alsace Villages Shared Tour From Strasbourg

Version 33 – June 11, 2020 16:56

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Guide type
  • Tour Guide
  • Driver

Trip difficulty
  • Easy

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Location
  • Name: Strasbourg
  • Search name: Strasbourg, France

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Booking cutoff
  • 15
  • 25

Know Before You Go
  • please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure time., wear good walking shoes.
  • wear good walking shoes.

Know Before You Book
  • after your purchase is confirmed we will email you a confirmation., children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour. , currency is in euros., prices are per person., tour is not wheelchair accessible., tour is operated in english.
  • after your purchase is confirmed we will email you a confirmation., children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour. , currency is in euros., prices are per person., tour is not wheelchair accessible., tour is operated in english. , tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate., tour runs november 30th through december 23rd, 2019. 9:30am to 4:30pm, daily.

Cancellation policy
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Voucher info
  • Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the departure time of 9:30 am at Place Gutenberg.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time of 9:30 am at Place Gutenberg.

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Product Name
  • Christmas Markets & Alsace Villages Shared Tour From Strasbourg
  • Christmas Markets & Alsace Villages From Strasbourg

Description
  • 8.50 am - Meeting at the Statue on Gutenberg Square in Strasbourg
  • 9.00 am - Departure from Strasbourg
  • 10.00 am - Arrive in Colmar and enjoy free time to visit the Christmas market
  • 12.00 pm - Discover the Alsacien Wine Road
  • 12.30 pm - Free time for lunch in one of the beautiful villages
  •   2.00 pm - Visit of a Christmas markets in one of the villages (depending on program)
  •   4.00 pm - Drop off in Strasbourg 

Full Description
  • The arrival of the little wooden huts in the town squares of Alsace’s towns and villages is also a major event. The Christmas markets mark the return of time-honored festivities. A world of delicious fragrances, delightful craft goods and lights quickly takes shape along the rows, where some surprising and mouthwatering discoveries await the markets’ visitors.
  • This morning depart from Strasbourg and head toward Colmar. Christmas in Colmar’s Historical town center means an historic setting made magical by amazing Christmas illuminations that blend perfectly with the wonderful lighting designed to enhance the town’s heritage. The pedestrian city center with its major architectural treasures that stretch from the Middle Ages to the 19th century is decorated like in a dream, a veritable open-air theatre where the warm Christmas mood envelops the heart of the town. Here, enjoy some free time in the city to discover one or several Christmas Markets on your own, as the town holds 5 different markets.
  • Then, depart along the famous Alsace Wine Route to pass through some of the most beautiful villages of Alsace. The afternoon program will depend on the date of your tour. Eguisheim, Riquewihr (Medieval market), Colmar and Strasbourg cities host a market every single day. On the 6th, 7th and 8th of December, your stop will certainly include the Christmas Market of Bergheim, on the 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th of December you will have the opportunity to discover Ribeauvillé market, and almost every single day of this festive season, the market of Kaysersberg will be ready to show you all it has to offer. After the visits return to Strasbourg.
  • The arrival of the little wooden huts in the town squares of Alsace’s towns and villages is also a major event. The Christmas markets mark the return of time-honored festivities. A world of delicious fragrances, delightful craft goods and lights quickly takes shape along the rows, where some surprising and mouthwatering discoveries await the markets’ visitors.
  • This morning depart from Strasbourg and head toward Colmar. Christmas in Colmar’s Historical town center means an historic setting made magical by amazing Christmas illuminations that blend perfectly with the wonderful lighting designed to enhance the town’s heritage. The pedestrian city center with its major architectural treasures that stretch from the Middle Ages to the 19th century is decorated like in a dream, a veritable open-air theatre where the warm Christmas mood envelops the heart of the town. Here, enjoy some free time in the city to discover one or several Christmas Markets on your own, as the town holds 5 different markets.
  • Then, depart along the famous Alsace Wine Route to pass through some of the most beautiful villages of Alsace. The afternoon program will depend on the date of your tour. Eguisheim, Riquewihr (Medieval market), Colmar and Strasbourg cities host a market every single day. On the 6th, 7th and 8th of December, your stop will certainly include the Christmas Market of Bergheim, on the 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th of December you will have the opportunity to discover Ribeauvillé market, and almost every single day of this festive season, the market of Kaysersberg will be ready to show you all it has to offer. After the visits return to Strasbourg.

Excluded
  • entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions unless mentioned., gratuities for the driver/guide., hotel pick up and drop off. , meals and drinks., personal insurance and expenses.
  • entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions unless mentioned., gratuities for the driver/guide., hotel pick up and drop off. , meals & drinks., personal insurance and expenses.

Additional Info
  • Instant booking confirmation.
  • Small groups of 2 to 8 persons.
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate. If minimum number is not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund the tour.
  • Adult tour only.
  • If you are traveling with infants, please request a private tour.
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.
  • In case minimum numbers are not reached to operate, we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour.

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Group info
  • We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups of hundreds of people. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
  • Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: [email protected] (groups from 8 people)
  • For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
  • Ophorus is the new standard of quality when it comes to group tours in France.
  • You have decided to travel to France in a group of over 8 persons then this section is for you. As a licensed Tour Operator member of Atout France and registered ETOA (European Tourism Association) member, you are in good hands for any france travel.
  • From the time of your request to the moment you fly or drive back home, we will be there to make certain that everything runs smoothly during your stay. For both small group tours or larger ones, we offer all the services that you will need to make your france tour the most enjoyable experience.
  • Our services can begin by creating a personalized itinerary for you and your party. If you already have a program then let us handle all the services that you require during your european vacation. Upon arrival from London to Paris or from further away, we can take care of your transfers as well as book your accommodation in any area of the country from Boutique Hotels to Chain Hotels.
  • Then, let us take care of your days as we find the most expert guides that will be with you in Paris or in the regions of France. Full days of touring mean a number of activities. We can provide walking guided tours in all the major french cities, culinary tours, wine tours, historical and cultural tours, or tours including the most emblematic landmarks or the best restaurants in town. We have a large selection of great activities that can be offered in both Paris and the regions.
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  • We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups of hundreds of people. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
  • Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: [email protected] (groups from 8 people)
  • For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/

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Terms and conditions
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  • WINE TOURS
  • Ophorus reserves the right (and delegates to its drivers the right) to refuse to carry any person who is thought to be under the influence
  • of alcohol or drugs and/or whose behavior is considered to pose a threat to the chauffeur, the vehicle or the other passenger(s). Customers who soil the interior of a van are liable to an on the spot fine of 50 €. This fine is payable immediately to Ophorus driver. If the customer refuses to pay, or has no money with which to pay, then a 50.00 € valet cleaning fee will be taken on their credit card. Parents, or minders (or friends over 18 years old) of children and adolescents under the age of 18 years old, are responsible for the conduct of these minors while in the vehicles, and will be held responsible for any damage caused by the aforementioned minors.
  • Legal drinking age in France is 18 years old and therefore parents or minders will be responsible for minors during the wine tours as to alcohol consumption. Any damage caused to an Ophorus vehicle by a customer must be paid for immediately. If payment cannot, or will not be made then Ophorus will be forced to take legal action against the customer(s) in question. Passengers are not allowed to take onto our vehicles any alcoholic drinks for the purpose of consuming them, or to drink such drinks on our vehicles. Smoking is not permitted in Ophorus vehicles.
  • OPERATOR CANCELLATION OR SUBSTITUTION
  • Ophorus may cancel any Tour at any time before departure for any reason, including without limitation, if Operator deems the number of Guests signed up for a given Tour to be insufficient to operate such Tour. Operator may in its’ sole discretion substitute a service or good of similar quality for any service or good stated in a Tour itinerary without notice. Operator shall attempt to notify Guest of the cancellation of a Tour for which Guest has paid a deposit or Tour Fee as soon as possible after Operator’s final decision to cancel such Tour. If a Tour is cancelled, Operator’s liability is limited to a full refund of affected Guest’s Tour deposits and Tour Fees, and Operator will not be liable for any other costs, damages, or refunds of any kind for any loss, delay, inconvenience, disappointment, or expense whatsoever in such circumstances. Operator is not responsible for any loss incurred on account of non-refundable or non-transferable air, train or any other transport tickets. Operator Itineraries are subject to change. Due to circumstances beyond its control, Operator may make partial changes to the stated itinerary. Every effort is made to keep changes to a minimum, and its high quality is always maintained. If Guest encounters any problem during the delivery of a Tour, Guest is requested and responsible to bring the problem to the lead guide’s attention immediately in order to give the guide and Tour team the chance to correct the problem. Uncompleted or unused portions of any tour itinerary are not cause for complaint or refund. If for reasons beyond Operator’s control, a Tour in progress must be interrupted or cancelled, Operator will in good faith refund a portion of the Tour Fees depending on Operator’s actual costs incurred compared to the Tour as originally contemplated.
  • PRICES/FEES
  • Prices are subject to change without notice. Once Operator receives Guest’s completed Credit Card booking form and Tour deposit payment, Guest’s Tour price is guaranteed and the Tour price will NOT increase. Operator reserves the right to charge an administrative fee to process Tour balance payments made by credit card or wire transfer. Operator promotions are valid per person or per minivan only during the stated promotional dates, are applicable towards one Tour, and are subject to change without notice.
  • RESPONSIBILITY
  • Operator expressly limits its’ performance to the delivery of a Tour with accompanying food (when applicable), lodging and ground transportation from site to site. Operator and its’ agents expressly exclude all other guarantees and warranties including but not limited to, the warranty of workmanlike performance of Operator and its’ agents. Furthermore, Operator and its’ agents will not be responsible for any direct or indirect consequential damages or injury that may result from a Tour. The Guest is completely responsible for all actions and agrees to hold harmless Operator and its’ agents for any accident, damages or injury. Operator and its’ agents are not responsible for Acts of God or acts of war/terrorism, and Guest agrees to hold Operator and its’ agents harmless for any incident or injury resulting from the same, or as a result of any force majeure. Only Operator may finalize an order or Tour booking and make it a binding contract to provide the services of Operator to Guest. Responsibilities of Guest include, but are not limited to the adherence of all local laws, respecting customs, culture, guides and local professionals, assessing abilities, respecting other Guests’ privacy and following the suggestions and advice of the Operator and Tour guide during a Tour. Operator reserves the right to decline, accept or retain at any time, any Guest, as a participant of a Tour, if Operator deems that Guest behavior is disruptive to the group or Tour, is inappropriate and offensive to the Group or interferes with the delivery of services of the Tour. Operator reserves the right to remove any Guest from a Tour should Operator determine that the Guest cannot meet the physical requirements of the Tour, as stated in the Tour itinerary, or is disruptive to the Tour time schedule, or is adversely affecting the overall group dynamics. In the event that a Guest is removed from a Tour, Operator will not refund any monies to the Guest. Transportation costs to return home, airline penalties and any other expenses will be the responsibility of the Guest. In the event that a Guest voluntarily chooses to leave a Tour, Operator will require a written signed statement of the Guest’s intent to depart from the Tour. In the event that a Guest voluntarily departs from a Tour, Operator will not refund any monies to the Guest. Transportation costs to return home, airline penalties and any other expenses will be the responsibility of the Guest. During a Tour, Guest participates in as many or as few activities of interest to Guest and at Guest’s discretion. No refunds for unused services, activities, tastings, excursions, workshops or portions of a Tour for any reason will be made to Guest.
  • CHILD POLICY
  • Infants aged 0 to 4 years old are not accepted on any of our shared semi-private tours. Our private tours can be adapted to all families with infant friendly activities on request. Adultes travelling with children over 4 years old have the obligation to inform operator of age and weight of child so that we may provide the adequate child or booster seat. Without this information, operator will not accept the child on the tour and no refund will be possible for child and accompanying adult(s). Children aged from 4 to 12 years old will benefit of a 50% reduction on adult price.
  • HEALTH
  • By completing either an online booking form or a print/fax booking form and by sending a deposit toward your trip purchase, Guest certifies that he/she does not have any physical condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/her or other travelers, certifies that he/she is physically able to participate in the Tour and certifies that he/she is aware of all Tour walking and standing disclosures and requirements of the Tour.
  • INSURANCE
  • Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is highly recommended, but not required to participate in a Tour. Trip cancellation/interruption
  • insurance will protect Guest should he or she need to cancel for certain necessary reasons such as illness, unemployment, death, and provides Guest refunds for air and Tour. Additional insurance for baggage, health/accident is also strongly recommended and available through most major travel insurance providers. Operator is not responsible for additional expenses that may occur, as a result of Guest not purchasing travel insurance.
  • USE OF GUEST IMAGES/FEEDBACK
  • In Operator’s Promotional Materials: Photographs and video taken by Operator’s Tour leaders and other Operator representatives during a Tour are the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials. Feedback, both verbal and/or written, provided by Guest to Operator about a Tour is also the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials, including Operator’s website and social medias.
  • ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  • Acceptance of the initial services to be provided on the Tour shall constitute an acceptance by the Guest of these Terms and Conditions recited above. Guest understands that this is a legally binding and enforceable contract. By paying the deposit to Operator, the depositor, also known and referred to herein as Guest, therefore agrees to be bound by the above-recited Operator Terms and Conditions.

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  • WINE TOURS
  • Ophorus reserves the right (and delegates to its drivers the right) to refuse to carry any person who is thought to be under the influence
  • of alcohol or drugs and/or whose behavior is considered to pose a threat to the chauffeur, the vehicle or the other passenger(s). Customers who soil the interior of a van are liable to an on the spot fine of 50 €. This fine is payable immediately to Ophorus driver. If the customer refuses to pay, or has no money with which to pay, then a 50.00 € valet cleaning fee will be taken on their credit card. Parents, or minders (or friends over 18 years old) of children and adolescents under the age of 18 years old, are responsible for the conduct of these minors while in the vehicles, and will be held responsible for any damage caused by the aforementioned minors.
  • Legal drinking age in France is 18 years old and therefore parents or minders will be responsible for minors during the wine tours as to alcohol consumption. Any damage caused to an Ophorus vehicle by a customer must be paid for immediately. If payment cannot, or will not be made then Ophorus will be forced to take legal action against the customer(s) in question. Passengers are not allowed to take onto our vehicles any alcoholic drinks for the purpose of consuming them, or to drink such drinks on our vehicles. Smoking is not permitted in Ophorus vehicles.
  • OPERATOR CANCELLATION OR SUBSTITUTION
  • Ophorus may cancel any Tour at any time before departure for any reason, including without limitation, if Operator deems the number of Guests signed up for a given Tour to be insufficient to operate such Tour. Operator may in its’ sole discretion substitute a service or good of similar quality for any service or good stated in a Tour itinerary without notice. Operator shall attempt to notify Guest of the cancellation of a Tour for which Guest has paid a deposit or Tour Fee as soon as possible after Operator’s final decision to cancel such Tour. If a Tour is cancelled, Operator’s liability is limited to a full refund of affected Guest’s Tour deposits and Tour Fees, and Operator will not be liable for any other costs, damages, or refunds of any kind for any loss, delay, inconvenience, disappointment, or expense whatsoever in such circumstances. Operator is not responsible for any loss incurred on account of non-refundable or non-transferable air, train or any other transport tickets. Operator Itineraries are subject to change. Due to circumstances beyond its control, Operator may make partial changes to the stated itinerary. Every effort is made to keep changes to a minimum, and its high quality is always maintained. If Guest encounters any problem during the delivery of a Tour, Guest is requested and responsible to bring the problem to the lead guide’s attention immediately in order to give the guide and Tour team the chance to correct the problem. Uncompleted or unused portions of any tour itinerary are not cause for complaint or refund. If for reasons beyond Operator’s control, a Tour in progress must be interrupted or cancelled, Operator will in good faith refund a portion of the Tour Fees depending on Operator’s actual costs incurred compared to the Tour as originally contemplated.
  • PRICES/FEES
  • Prices are subject to change without notice. Once Operator receives Guest’s completed Credit Card booking form and Tour deposit payment, Guest’s Tour price is guaranteed and the Tour price will NOT increase. Operator reserves the right to charge an administrative fee to process Tour balance payments made by credit card or wire transfer. Operator promotions are valid per person or per minivan only during the stated promotional dates, are applicable towards one Tour, and are subject to change without notice.
  • RESPONSIBILITY
  • Operator expressly limits its’ performance to the delivery of a Tour with accompanying food (when applicable), lodging and ground transportation from site to site. Operator and its’ agents expressly exclude all other guarantees and warranties including but not limited to, the warranty of workmanlike performance of Operator and its’ agents. Furthermore, Operator and its’ agents will not be responsible for any direct or indirect consequential damages or injury that may result from a Tour. The Guest is completely responsible for all actions and agrees to hold harmless Operator and its’ agents for any accident, damages or injury. Operator and its’ agents are not responsible for Acts of God or acts of war/terrorism, and Guest agrees to hold Operator and its’ agents harmless for any incident or injury resulting from the same, or as a result of any force majeure. Only Operator may finalize an order or Tour booking and make it a binding contract to provide the services of Operator to Guest. Responsibilities of Guest include, but are not limited to the adherence of all local laws, respecting customs, culture, guides and local professionals, assessing abilities, respecting other Guests’ privacy and following the suggestions and advice of the Operator and Tour guide during a Tour. Operator reserves the right to decline, accept or retain at any time, any Guest, as a participant of a Tour, if Operator deems that Guest behavior is disruptive to the group or Tour, is inappropriate and offensive to the Group or interferes with the delivery of services of the Tour. Operator reserves the right to remove any Guest from a Tour should Operator determine that the Guest cannot meet the physical requirements of the Tour, as stated in the Tour itinerary, or is disruptive to the Tour time schedule, or is adversely affecting the overall group dynamics. In the event that a Guest is removed from a Tour, Operator will not refund any monies to the Guest. Transportation costs to return home, airline penalties and any other expenses will be the responsibility of the Guest. In the event that a Guest voluntarily chooses to leave a Tour, Operator will require a written signed statement of the Guest’s intent to depart from the Tour. In the event that a Guest voluntarily departs from a Tour, Operator will not refund any monies to the Guest. Transportation costs to return home, airline penalties and any other expenses will be the responsibility of the Guest. During a Tour, Guest participates in as many or as few activities of interest to Guest and at Guest’s discretion. No refunds for unused services, activities, tastings, excursions, workshops or portions of a Tour for any reason will be made to Guest.
  • CHILD POLICY
  • Infants aged 0 to 4 years old are not accepted on any of our shared semi-private tours. Our private tours can be adapted to all families with infant friendly activities on request. Adultes travelling with children over 4 years old have the obligation to inform operator of age and weight of child so that we may provide the adequate child or booster seat. Without this information, operator will not accept the child on the tour and no refund will be possible for child and accompanying adult(s). Children aged from 4 to 12 years old will benefit of a 50% reduction on adult price.
  • HEALTH
  • By completing either an online booking form or a print/fax booking form and by sending a deposit toward your trip purchase, Guest certifies that he/she does not have any physical condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/her or other travelers, certifies that he/she is physically able to participate in the Tour and certifies that he/she is aware of all Tour walking and standing disclosures and requirements of the Tour.
  • INSURANCE
  • Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is highly recommended, but not required to participate in a Tour. Trip cancellation/interruption
  • insurance will protect Guest should he or she need to cancel for certain necessary reasons such as illness, unemployment, death, and provides Guest refunds for air and Tour. Additional insurance for baggage, health/accident is also strongly recommended and available through most major travel insurance providers. Operator is not responsible for additional expenses that may occur, as a result of Guest not purchasing travel insurance.
  • USE OF GUEST IMAGES/FEEDBACK
  • In Operator’s Promotional Materials: Photographs and video taken by Operator’s Tour leaders and other Operator representatives during a Tour are the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials. Feedback, both verbal and/or written, provided by Guest to Operator about a Tour is also the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials, including Operator’s website and social medias.
  • ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  • Acceptance of the initial services to be provided on the Tour shall constitute an acceptance by the Guest of these Terms and Conditions recited above. Guest understands that this is a legally binding and enforceable contract. By paying the deposit to Operator, the depositor, also known and referred to herein as Guest, therefore agrees to be bound by the above-recited Operator Terms and Conditions.
  • Protection of personal data
  • NCDK – OPHORUS attaches great importance to respecting the right to privacy. The policy on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies is thus based on Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018.’Personal data’ means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person; an identifiable person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identification number or to one or more factors specific to his or her identity. In principle access to the information available on or via the website of Ophorus does not require any personal data to be supplied by the user. However, to book online services and tours, you will be asked to supply information about yourself, such as contact details (name and first name, profession, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number or nationality) when filling in a form as well as payment information.
  • In this regard:
  • NCDK – OPHORUS will collect personal information only to the extent necessary to fulfill a precise purpose, in this case payment for Tours & Activities offered on the website. The information will not be reused for a purpose incompatible with the original purpose.
  • NCDK – OPHORUS will disclose information to third parties only if that is necessary for the purposes specified and only to the categories of recipients mentioned. NCDK – OPHORUS will not divulge your personal data for direct marketing purposes. NCDK – OPHORUS undertakes to take appropriate security measures to safeguard these data from misuse by third parties.
  • Any individual concerned (data subject) has the right to obtain access to and rectification of his or her personal data. Data subjects may also under certain circumstances ask to have these data blocked and for the erasure of data about them which they consider to have been unlawfully processed. Finally, they have the right to object, on compelling grounds, to the processing of their data.
  • To exercise your rights or to obtain any further information, please contact us at [email protected].
  • OPHORUS website provides links to other internet sites. We suggest that you review their privacy policies when redirected.
  • USE OF GUEST IMAGES/FEEDBACK
  • In Operator’s Promotional Materials:
  • Photographs and video taken by Operator’s Tour leaders and other Operator representatives during a Tour are the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials. Feedback, both verbal and/or written, provided by Guest to Operator about a Tour is also the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials, including Operator’s website and social medias.

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Cancellation cutoff
  • 24
  • 25

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Timezone
  • Europe/Paris
  • Europe/Berlin

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Guide type
  • Driver

Cancellation policy
  • custom
  • standard

Cancellation cutoff
  • 25
  • 24

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Available tiers
  • adult, child
  • adult

Tier ages
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  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '4'
  • to: '12'
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  • adult:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '99'

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Valid type
  • only_date_reservation

Valid_for
  • 7

Duration from
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Duration unit
  • hours
  • minutes

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  • Europe/Berlin
  • Europe/Paris

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Redemption type
  • voucher

Available tiers
  • adult
  • adult, child

Tier ages
  • ---
  • adult:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '99'
  • ---
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'

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Tier ages
  • ---
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
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  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '4'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
  • youth:
  • from: '12'
  • to: '17'
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • senior:
  • from: '65'
  • to: '120'

Cancellation notes
  • Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule:
  • Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
  • Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees.
  • 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund
  • All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Duration unit
  • minutes

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