Meet your guide at the cathedral for a two-hour walk across Strasbourg's two UNESCO-listed halves: the medieval island (1988) and the Neustadt, built by the Germans after 1871 added 2017. The tour uses each district's architecture to explain the city's political history. Start at Notre-Dame Cathedral, built in pink Vosges sandstone, the world's tallest building from 1647–1874 your guide covers its construction, astronomical clock, and Strasbourg's status as a free imperial city before becoming French in 1681. Continue through the Grande Île: Maison Kammerzell's 1589 carved façade, Place Gutenberg, and Petite France, once home to tanners and millers along the Ill. Cross Place Kléber, then stop at Place Broglie, where the Marseillaise was first performed in 1792. Finish at Place de la République, heart of the Neustadt, where the Palais du Rhin and National Library form a monumental square your guide explains the 1871 and 1940 annexations and the returns to France in 1918 and 1945.
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Standard Group in English
Private Group English
Private
What's included
Cathedral of Strasbourg Notre Dame (Exterior only)
Historical, architectural, and cultural insights throughout the tour
Walking Tour Qualified guide
Exploration of historic Strasbourg city
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuites
What to expect
Place De La Republique
10m
Meet your guide at this grand square, home to Strasbourg's opera house and a perfect starting point for exploring the city.
Maison Kammerzell
20m
Admire one of Strasbourg's most iconic half-timbered buildings, a striking example of late-Gothic architecture near the cathedral, as your guide shares its history.
Place Gutenberg
15m
Learn about Johannes Gutenberg's ties to Strasbourg at this historic square, home to a statue honoring the printing press inventor.
La Petite France
15m
Wander through Strasbourg's most picturesque district, with its canals, half-timbered houses, and storybook charm, as your guide points out the best photo spots and local history.
Place Kleber
15m
Explore the city's largest square, named after a Strasbourg-born general, and take in its lively mix of shops, cafés, and architecture.
Place Broglie
20m
Pass by this elegant square lined with grand buildings, including the opera house and city hall, learning about its role in Strasbourg's history.
Place De La Republique
10m
End Point: Place de la République
Wrap up your walking tour back where you started, with a deeper sense of Strasbourg's history and architecture.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will wait for you at place de la République.
End point
Your guide will wait for you at place de la République.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
