Private Tour: Picturesque Alsatian Villages & Wine Tasting with a local expert

We have used Pierre's services at least three times now, based on his dependability, friendliness, and excellent personality. He is fluent in English too, which is a big help to us non-French speakers. In addition to airport transfers to Zurich, Pierre has taken on us a fabulous Christmas Market tour in Alsace and Germany, as well as a tour of the Munster Valley to witness the "transhumance" of the cows to their high summer pastures. He is a wealth of knowledge, attends to every detail, and saves us hassles at every turn. We happily give Pierre and Best-of Alsace a 5-star review!

I wish I could give Pierre more than the maximum of 5 stars! He worked with me to create a private custom 2 day tour based on World War 2 and my father in law’s service in S Alsace. Pierre was very concise, clear and prompt with his communications via email. I feel lucky to have found him as I didn’t want the same old tour that everyone else does in that region. Pierre showed up promptly to pick us up in his beautiful van both days. Day 1: We went to the Alsace Memorial and Struthof Natzweiler camp. As we drove Pierre talked about Alsace’s role in WW2. He is very knowledgeable and when he doesn’t know something he tries to find out. Both visits were somber and Pierre accompanied us through out, making comments and translating when needed. Unlike other guides who would just drop us at a museum to go through on our own Pierre stayed with us. We had lunch at a local restaurant which was very good. He offered to take us to see St Odiles monastery up on top of a mountain at the end of the first day-an amazing building with a breathtaking view. It was an extra-not included on the previously planned tour. Pierre didn’t mind going over our allotted time if he thought we would appreciate an experience, By the end of the first day we realized how lucky we were to have found a knowledgeable guide who was a careful driver. Day 2: We had asked to visit the woods near Engwiller where my father in law was wounded when he stepped on a mine in 1945. On his own, Pierre had gone to the town and woods before our tour. He found a memorial to local people who were killed during both wars at the local church. We also visited the cemetery and found some of the people who had perished in both conflicts. Then we drove to the woods and walked through it. It was beautiful and eerie knowing so many people had died in this peaceful place. We could feel my father in law and many others there. I had tears in my eyes. After that we had lunch and then continued on to Fort de Schoenenbourg on the Maginot line. It is not to be missed! The volunteers have a wealth of knowledge about this complex self sufficient underground bunker. It is huge and amazing. We have Cheyenne Mountain complex but the French did it first. A volunteer there gave us much information that Pierre translated to us- we would never have had the same experience without him!! Again, our tour went over time but Pierre never rushed us.

I must say that this almost private tour was by far the best experience in my 5 day stay in Alsace. We ser off from Strasbourg main railway station with Pierre to what was to be a magnificent day. Pierre started by offering us breakfast at a local cafe in Éguisheim before the tour of the village. If you like taking photos, Pierre will guide you to the best sites and be sure you'll get the perfect instagram photo. Lunch was another highlight of the day as we drove to a small village where we were taken to an amazing restaurant.... ???? food was absolutely delicious. The day went on with two different wine tasting experiences, both of them something to bring home and keep it as a wonderful memory. We were so lucky to be offered the best Grand Cru wines. Perfect. The van was brand new where you could charge your phone and even have WiFi offered by Pierre. The day ended where we started. I'm sure when I go back to Alsace to take it again. Thank you so much Pierre!