Wine Tasting in Alsace: Enjoy Without Driving
Discovering the Alsace Wine Route is an unforgettable sensory experience. Between the hilly landscapes, the medieval villages and the richness of the local grape varieties (Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris), each stop is an invitation to taste. However, a major problem still arises: who will drive? To ensure that this relaxing day does not turn into a source of anxiety or frustration for the designated driver, VTC Strasbourg DMD provides you with a private driver. Enjoy your cellar visits and tastings safely and freely, we manage the return journey.
The problem of the “Captain of the Evening” on the Wine Route
Wine tourism in Alsace attracts millions of visitors every year, eager to push the door of the ancestral family estates in Ribeauvillé, Riquewihr or Eguisheim. But wine tasting and driving are two strictly incompatible activities. In France, the legislation on drinking and driving is particularly strict, and police checks are frequent on the outskirts of very touristy wine-growing villages. Getting behind the wheel after visiting two or three wineries is a major danger, especially since the roads of the Alsatian vineyards are often narrow, winding and very busy with cyclists and tractors.
The classic solution is often to designate a “Sam” (the captain of the party), a person in the group who will have to sacrifice themselves, spit out the wine or make do with grape juice while the others enjoy the experience to the fullest. This dynamic can create frustration and spoil the usability of the tour. With our VTC service, this sacrifice is no longer necessary. Your private driver VTC Strasbourg DMD becomes your official captain. He remains sober, professional and vigilant while your whole group savors the best wines of Alsace. You can thus toast serenely and live the present moment 100%.
Logistics of tastings: Waiting on site and management of your purchases
The advantage of having a chauffeur-driven vehicle is the absolute flexibility of your schedule. Unlike a simple taxi ride where you are dropped off at point A and abandoned, our service is designed to adapt to your pace of visit. A complete tasting in an Alsatian wine estate, often including a visit to the oak barrels in the cellar and the winemaker’s explanations, can last between one and two hours.
Meanwhile, your private driver is waiting patiently for you in the immediate vicinity of the estate. As soon as you’re done, you don’t have to search for a phone network to order a vehicle or walk miles in the summer heat: your air-conditioned sedan or van is already there, ready to drive you to the next village. In addition, tastings very often end with the purchase of a few bottles or several boxes of wine. No more drudgery of carrying heavy crates to a remote parking lot! Your driver will carefully load your purchases into our large trunk, sheltered from the sun, until you return to your hotel or home in Strasbourg.
Group excursions and bachelorette parties: The friendly atmosphere of the 7-seater Van
Excursions on the Wine Route are very rarely done alone. It is the flagship activity of weekends with friends, company seminars (Team Building) or Bachelorette Parties (bachelorette parties) organized in the Strasbourg region. For these festive events, the transport logistics must be impeccable for the magic to happen.
For groups, renting our Mercedes V-Class Van (up to 7 seats) is the most popular solution. In addition to guaranteeing a safe return after generous tastings, the Van allows the whole group to travel together in the same space. With its rear lounge in a “vis-à-vis” configuration, the friendly atmosphere never falls back between two village visits. You can take advantage of the panoramic tinted windows to admire the vineyards of the Grand Cru Schlossberg or the Rangen while chatting. And from an economic point of view, dividing the daily package or half-day provision by 6 or 7 passengers makes this VIP service extremely profitable, much more so than renting several cars and paying for fuel and parking.
FAQ: Private Driver for Wine Tastings
How many wineries can we visit in half a day?
Generally, for a 4-hour (half-day) provision from Strasbourg, we recommend planning 2 visits to wine estates, ideally located in the same area (e.g. around Obernai and Barr, or around Ribeauvillé). This gives you time to enjoy the scenery without rushing and enjoy the scenery.
Can you store our wine cartons safely?
Yes, absolutely. Whether you book a Mercedes sedan or our 7-seater van, our vehicles have very spacious trunks. Your driver will store your wine cases flat and safe to avoid breakage on the winding roads of the vineyard.
Can we drink alcohol inside the VTC vehicle?
For reasons of legislation, safety and cleanliness of Premium vehicles, the consumption of alcoholic beverages inside the passenger compartment is not permitted. Tastings are done exclusively in the wine estates and cellars. However, your driver will always provide you with bottles of fresh mineral water on board to rehydrate you between visits!
To go further: Discover all our excursions in Alsace
Optimise your tourist stay from Strasbourg by discovering all our offers available:
- The global offer: Back to the presentation of our Tourist Circuits on the Wine Route
- For groups: Friendly excursion by private van (up to 7 passengers)
- Gastronomy Special: Safe tastings in the cellar (without driving)
- Heritage: VTC shuttle and waiting for the Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
- Tourism: Tailor-made tour in the villages (Colmar, Riquewihr…)