Tours & Activities in Strasbourg
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Journey Through the Heart of Europe!
Strasbourg, a one-of-a-kind city where French and German cultures meet, awaits you with its fascinating history, dreamlike architecture, and its role as a symbol of European unity.
Join us for the 🥇 Original Free Tour in Strasbourg and let yourself be amazed by every corner of this Alsatian gem.
Tour Itinerary
1️⃣ Cathedral Square and the Magnificent Notre-Dame
We begin in the heart of Strasbourg, in front of the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral, a late Gothic treasure that will leave you breathless. Discover its famous astronomical clock and learn about its role as a symbol of power and history in Europe.
2️⃣ Maison Kammerzell
Just steps from the cathedral, we’ll admire the Maison Kammerzell, a masterpiece of Alsatian Renaissance architecture. Its intricately carved wooden facade and rich history will transport you to another era.
3️⃣ Place du Marché aux Poissons
In this charming square, you’ll uncover how Strasbourg became a prosperous trading hub thanks to its strategic location on the Rhine River.
4️⃣ Rohan Palace
Explore the elegance of the Rohan Palace, once home to prince-bishops and a witness to Strasbourg's grandeur. Hear fascinating stories of its illustrious guests, from Napoleon to Marie Antoinette.
5️⃣ Place Kléber
The vibrant modern center of the city will captivate you with its energy and its significance as a symbol of unity. Learn more about contemporary Strasbourg and its key role in modern Europe.
6️⃣ Petite France
Step into the enchanting Petite France district, where romantic canals and timber-framed houses tell stories of a time gone by. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s a living postcard that embodies the cultural fusion of Strasbourg.
7️⃣ Covered Bridges and Barrage Vauban
We’ll finish the tour at the Covered Bridges, where Strasbourg’s military history comes to life. From the Barrage Vauban, enjoy a panoramic view showcasing the city’s legacy as a bridge between nations and a symbol of peace.
Why Choose Our Free Tour?
- Expert Guides in Spanish: Passionate storytellers who bring history to life.
- Exclusive Itinerary: Carefully curated to show you the most iconic and fascinating parts of Strasbourg.
- Unforgettable Moments: Packed with fun facts, anecdotes, and unique details you won’t find in a guidebook.
- You Set the Price: At the end of the tour, decide the value based on how much you enjoyed it. 😃
We won’t give away all the surprises—come and experience it for yourself! Book now and let Strasbourg amaze you.
À bientôt!
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This tour is going to take you to the most famous squares of Strasbourg. Starting by the discovery of our amazing cathedral and its 1000 years of history, we will lead you through the center of our old city, discovering the differents times which shaped it. You will see the main places and monuments and hear the stories around them, not forgetting the Strasbourg of nowadays, with its gastronomic culture, modern life, and nice addresses. The foundation of our homes and the old legends shared in the families will have no secrets for you anymore. You will cross the Ill, our river drawing the contours of the old town called the Grand Island. And there, you will reach the german district, a unique wilhelminian district from the german times. You will hear about the duality of the alsatian identity and history, a bridge built over war and peace, culture and language. And all of this, within a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, as we put all our efforts to personally create the tour. This is our way to share our story with you. With the Original Tour, the guide will lead around the squares of the Cathedral, Gutenberg, Kléber, Republique, and also in some less known places like Saint-Etienne square for example. We can’t tell you more, as each guide makes his tour his own way, so we don’t always go to the same places. * IMPORTANT INFORMATION: THE TOUR IS EVERYDAY FROM MARCH TO JANUARY 14.30 FROM JANUARY TO MARCH, WE WILL OFFER THE TOUR JUST SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS 14.30
You may have seen a few pictures of Strasbourg, a postcard, a nice photography. Most of them show one district in particular : the Petite France, for good reason. With such a romantic name it should be charming and sweet. And it actually is! Old medieval district, the Petite France is a pedestrian area where you will stroll through cobblestone streets with houses between one and five centuries old, some of the finest examples of half-timbered houses, traditional Alsatian architecture. From the still visible details, we will picture you the life of locals, leading you over the many bridges composing this cosy and unique part of our town. You will then walk over some of the last remains of the old fortifications surrounding the city, to finish with a marvellous point of view, where the whole district will be unravelled. With the Petite France Tour, the guide will lead you around the main monuments of the district, like Ponts Couverts, Barrage Vauban, or the pretty Pont du Faisan, but also through the places which give the district all its charming atmosphere like Place Benjamin Zix, Grand Rue, or Quai de la Bruche.
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The tour takes place in the center of Strasbourg, a World Heritage Site.
We will tell historical facts and cultural curiosities of this city that has passed from French to German rule seven times throughout history.
** Our content is historical and intended for a mature audience . Of course, children are welcome (especially at Christmas 🎄 😊) and we like them to accompany us as long as they are under the supervision of their parents and representatives.**
Is the Alsatian language a mixture of French and German?
Who is the real Iron Man?
Is Strasbourg Cathedral the tallest cathedral in the world?
Why is Christmas so beautiful in Strasbourg?
We will try to answer these and many other questions.
We will also discover who invented the printing press, why "La Petite France" is so beautiful, where the Covered Bridges are and what the "Vauban" dam is for.
This is a free walking tour, so the amount to pay is optional. If you don't know how much to give, some travelers give between "10" and "40" euros.
I can't wait to accompany you and have you take home a memorable memory of our city!
Free walking tour Strasbourg: discover the main attractions, the most suggestive corners, legends and secrets that only a local knows.
Are you tired of the usual traditional tour where the tourist is a passive and bored interlocutor? I have good news for you!
This is a one of a kind tour, it is an innovative, interactive and fun tour that knows how to capture the attention of the tourist by involving him for the entire duration of this wonderful experience with curiosities, anecdotes and intriguing legends and at the same time giving him high quality information, information that he certainly will not find by simply clicking on Google.
Do not hesitate to book this tour, without a doubt this is the best you can do in Strasbourg because it includes the major attractions and all the hidden secrets of this beautiful city. It starts from the beating heart of the city, namely Place Kléber, and you walk for more than two hours gradually discovering all the wonders that the capital of Alsace has to offer and then conclude the tour in the fairytale Petite France, the attraction that steals the hearts of all tourists.
We will take a journey together back in time, into the intriguing history of one of the most fascinating cities in Europe where we will discover its past that saw it as an object of territorial, political and military disputes due to its position as a border city, we will immerse ourselves in its remarkable art and its culture of the Franco-German dual identity, a precious resource that has enabled it to reconcile French refinement with German pragmatism.
We will also discover the capital of Europe from a culinary and social point of view, aspects often overlooked by traditional tourist guides.
At the end of the tour you will receive a message with valuable tips about the best restaurants, brasseries, patisseries and winstubes in the city.
I invite you to book your tour to learn more and live an unparalleled experience!
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Do you remember any particular tour that marked you? Any unique experience from your travels that you like to recount? Well, rest assured that you are going to live one of these, we have designed
🥇 The best tour of Strasbourg , and selected the best guides to make the memory of this unique city!
A tour like no other, we created the first tours with music, tastings, good stories, attention and good humor in Strasbourg, a creative tour narrated by a professional!
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You will discover architectural, visual, sound and olfactory landscapes from the hand of a professional like in no other city! We will tell you in a timeline designed to keep track of the route from the origin of the city's name, to how it lived through the Second World War. If we are lucky even some tastings!
What will we see on this Tour?
10am
Historic center of Strasbourg and Petite France!
1. Strasbourg Cathedral
2.Rohan Palace
3. Corbeau Bridge
4. Rue des Tonneliers
5. Gutenberg Square
6. Church of Santo Tomas
7. Covered bridges
8. Petite France
3:00 p.m.
German Imperial Quarter and European Institutions!
1. Neustdat German Quarter
2. I and II World Wars
3. Jewish community in Strasbourg
3. Hitler and Nazism in Strasbourg
4. European Parliament
5. Court of Human Rights
6. Council of Europe
7. Parc de l'Orangerie
6pm
Strasbourg Night!
1. Mysteries and Legends
2. Murders
3. Myths, secrets...
4. Horror Stories
5. The hidden of Strasbourg... With a starry night and under the night sky...
These tours transcend the data
and the recommendations, we will talk about Cheeses, Wines, Beers, Chocolates, Gastronomy, Sweets, its best recommendations we will probably taste some of them, the design of it more than a tour is a complete experience, each sound, word, place and space are Designed to satisfy you, just let yourself go and enjoy it.
At the end we give you a link with all the recommendations and references of the tour so that you can continue enjoying the city like you never imagined.
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See you soon, À bientôt!
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Welcome to StrasWalk! Let us guide you through the highlights of Strasbourg on a relaxed and engaging walking tour.
What can you expect?
The journey begins at Kleber Square, one of Strasbourg's most iconic landmarks. From there, we’ll explore the historic center, including the charming Petite France district, renowned for its canals and half-timbered houses. The tour concludes at the majestic Cathedral Square, home to the breathtaking Notre-Dame Cathedral of Strasbourg, a true masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
As we stroll, you’ll hear fascinating stories about Strasbourg’s history, its unique Franco-German heritage, and hidden gems. Along the way, we’ll visit a special street where you can sample local delights such as cheeses, sausages, or sweets—a delightful touch to enhance your experience.
Why choose StrasWalk?
With years of experience uncovering the charm and secrets of this city, StrasWalk is dedicated to sharing the very best of Strasbourg. Let us show you what makes this city truly special!
When the sky of Alsace lights up with stars, it's the perfect time to discover the mysteries and legends of Strasbourg. We'll start learning the most surprising stories by meeting at the appointed time in front of Strasbourg Cathedral. Does this Gothic temple hide any mystery? Of course it does...
We will then head to Place Kléber to talk about Frau Troffea. This woman, who lived in Strasbourg at the time of the Holy Roman Empire, started dancing wildly one day. Many citizens began to follow her rhythm, but about 400 died from heart attacks, strokes or simple exhaustion. This is the so-called dance fever of 1518.
What could have motivated this tragedy? After investigating its possible causes, we will continue our free night tour of Strasbourg next to the iconic Covered Bridges. There we will learn about the cruel punishments that, between the 13th and 17th centuries, were imposed on people suspected of practicing pagan activities or witchcraft .
We will continue the tour by strolling through the Petite France neighborhood, where we will learn disturbing stories of ghosts and murders in its streets.
We will also discover the macabre projects that Adolf Hitler's regime devised at the Reich University during the Nazi occupation of Strasbourg in the German Quarter of Strasbourg.
After a two-hour tour we will end at the city's Kleber Square.
Can you imagine what Germany would look like if it had never been bombed? Did you know about Hitler's plans with Alsace during World War II ? And how did it all end? We are going to find out! We will take a trip back in time to this era. You cannot leave Strasbourg without knowing its fascinating history of wars, making it the protagonist of the European scene and a symbol of reconciliation.
This freetour, unique in the city, will help us understand much better the changes in power between France and Germany in the last 3 centuries. We will walk from the majestic German Imperial Quarter: Neustdat—next UNESCO historical heritage—, whose Prussian architecture remained intact, until finishing with European Institutions and the beautiful Parc de l'Orangerie, with its relaxing lake and its storks!
We will meet in front of the Strasbourg Cathedral with Red Umbrella , where we will begin this free tour of the capital of Alsace . Did you know that, after the Second World War , the city became a symbol of Franco-German reconciliation ? We will tell you a lot of curiosities, some stronger than others.
We will start the tour walking along Rue du Dome , one of the most important streets in Strasbourg, full of surprises. The next stop will take place on Rue des Juifs , where we will notice a plaque that commemorates the presence of the Jewish community in this place throughout history.
We will pass by historical places such as Place Broglie and the town hall (Hotel de Ville) and arrive at the German Imperial Quarter of Neustadt , which was built by the German authorities during the annexation of Alsace-Lorraine . There we will see how the architecture of the Second Reich is preserved intact in the city, the Germany that was not destroyed.
We will take the tram at Place de la République (1€80 per ticket) After visiting the Rhine Palace, the former Imperial Palace, where we will talk to you about the architecture of the 'Neos' and their strategic design for the city. Passing through the Avenue of Peace, you will see the Jewish Synagogue and we will show you what it was originally like before its destruction.
Afterwards, we will arrive at the European Quarter , a symbol of peace after so many conflicts. There we will see the exterior of the Palace of Human Rights , which was inaugurated in 1995 and inside which houses the European Court of Human Rights .
Next we will approach the exterior of the European Parliament , the largest transnational parliament in the world, which has been the scene of important historic votes and the Council of Europe .
After two hours visiting this part of Strasbourg, we will say goodbye at the Parc de l'Orangerie after taking an unmissable tour.