Things to Do in Strasbourg
Get Ready for a Journey Through the Heart of Europe! 🌍
Welcome to Strasbourg, a city where French and German cultures beautifully intertwine. Discover its rich history, fairytale architecture, and its powerful role as a symbol of European unity. Join us for the Original Free Tour of Strasbourg and get ready to be amazed by this incredible Alsatian gem. ✨
Tour Highlights ✨
- Strasbourg Cathedral & Notre-Dame Square: Our tour begins in the city's bustling heart, in front of the breathtaking Notre-Dame Cathedral. This Gothic masterpiece will leave you speechless. 😮 We'll explore its famous astronomical clock ⏰ and uncover its history as a symbol of power in Europe.
- Maison Kammerzell: Just a few steps away, we'll admire the intricate wooden facade of the Maison Kammerzell, a stunning example of Alsatian Renaissance architecture.
- Place du Marché aux Poissons: Learn how Strasbourg's strategic location on the Rhine River turned it into a major trading hub. 🐟
- Rohan Palace: Discover the elegance of the Rohan Palace, once home to powerful prince-bishops and a witness to Strasbourg's grandeur.
- Place Kléber: We'll dive into the modern, vibrant heart of the city and discuss its importance as a symbol of contemporary European unity.
- Petite France: Step into the enchanting Petite France district, where romantic canals and half-timbered houses tell stories of a time gone by. 🏡 This UNESCO World Heritage site is a living postcard that truly embodies Strasbourg's unique cultural fusion.
- Covered Bridges & Barrage Vauban: We'll end the tour at the Covered Bridges, where you'll see Strasbourg's military history come to life. From the Barrage Vauban, you'll get a spectacular panoramic view of the city—a perfect finale to our journey. 📸
Meeting Point: Main entrance of Notre Dame Cathedral of Strasbourg. Your guide will be holding a red umbrella. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to ensure a punctual start. ⏰
We’ll also send you a WhatsApp message before the tour with all the details, so make sure to provide the correct phone number when you book. 📱
Payment to Your Guide 🤝
- Pay-What-You-Want Tour: This is a free tour, so you decide the value of the experience! The recommended average is €10-15 per person, but you are free to contribute whatever you feel is right. We accept cash in euros and dollars, as well as card payments. 💳
- Headphones: To make sure you don't miss a single detail, we offer headphones for just €1 per person. 🎧 These are provided for ages 12 and up. The €1 is non-refundable and must be paid at the beginning of the tour.
Please note that this tour is designed for solo travelers, couples, small groups and families. Big group reservations(more than 6 people, including kids) are not accepted even in seperate bookings.
Why Choose Our Tour? 🤔
- Expert Guides: Our passionate storytellers bring Strasbourg’s history to life. 🗣️
- Exclusive Itinerary: Carefully curated to show you the most iconic and fascinating parts of the city.
- Unforgettable Moments: We share fun facts, anecdotes, and unique details you won’t find in a guidebook. 😄
- You Set the Price: At the end of the tour, you 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! 👋
Free Tour Europe
Free Walking Tour Strasbourg
Discover Strasbourg through the eyes of those who live it every day!
Its most famous wonders, hidden corners, and secret stories that only a local can tell you await you.
Have you ever been on a tour where you felt like a passive spectator, overwhelmed by dates and names you'd soon forget?
This is a whole different story.
This tour is unique, interactive, and engaging: over two hours of curiosities, fascinating legends, surprising anecdotes, and authentic information you won't find on Google.
We'll start from Place Gutenberg, in the heart of the historic center, and embark on a true journey through time: we'll traverse centuries of history, conflicts, and cultural exchanges that have made Strasbourg one of Europe's most fascinating cities.
We'll discuss its dual Franco-German soul, its artistic and architectural heritage, its role as a European capital, but also its gastronomic traditions and daily life, often overlooked by conventional tours.
It all ends in the magical Petite France, the postcard-perfect neighborhood that enchants every visitor.
🎁 At the end of the tour, you'll also receive an exclusive selection of the city's best restaurants, brasseries, pastry shops, and winstubs.
Book your place now and experience Strasbourg with those who really know it.
It will be an experience you will never forget!
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
TRAVELLERS! Get ready for a unique experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🏆"Travelers Choice" 2021 / 2022
🏆"Best Free Tour Company" 2019
🏆"Best Guide of France" 2020
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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Aventure Alsace invites you to discover Strasbourg, the jewel of the Alsace region, through unique and personalized tourism experiences. In a city where history and modernity intertwine, we will take you to explore its most iconic treasures and hidden corners, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Immerse yourself in the magic of Strasbourg with our carefully designed tours. Stroll along the charming canals of Petite France, admire the breathtaking Notre-Dame Cathedral, a Gothic jewel that stands as a symbol of the city, and explore the historic Grand Île, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
At Aventura Alsace, we distinguish ourselves by offering more than just a tourist tour. Our guides not only know the history, but they live it and share it with passion, revealing stories and details you won't find anywhere else. We are committed to providing you with an authentic and enriching experience, tailored to your interests and pace.
Choosing us means choosing quality and dedication. In a market full of options, we stand out for our personalized approach, small groups that allow for close attention and a deep connection with the city. We believe that every visit should be unique and we work tirelessly to exceed your expectations, ensuring that your time in Strasbourg is truly special.
✨ Discover Strasbourg through its shapes, its secrets… and its facades ✨
Strasbourg is not just a city: it is a crossroads, a bridge between medieval and modern, between France and Germany, between tradition and reinvention. In 1988, its historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. In 2016, it was expanded to include the German district, an uncommon gesture that shows that here contrast does not divide: it enriches.
This architectural tour invites you to walk through time. I will guide you through streets, bridges, and squares like those in movies… but with real stories..
🧭 What will you discover?
We start at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, and from there we explore:
- Barrage Vauban – Military architecture with unique views
- Petite France – Timber houses, canals, and Alsatian charm
- Covered bridges and lock – Functioning river heritage
- Maison des Tanneurs – The oldest in the neighborhood!
- Anciennes Glacières – Transformed industrial heritage
- Saint-Thomas Church – Austere Gothic
- Gutenberg Square – Printing, history, and urban life
- Maison Kammerzell – Sculpted Renaissance jewels
- Strasbourg Cathedral – Giant of European Gothic
- Château Square and Palais Rohan – Nobility in stone
- Canals and Saint-Paul Church – Neo-Gothic among waters
- Imperial Palace and National Theatre, National Library and Republic Square – The German footprint
- End at the National Opera of the Rhine – Where music and architecture meet!
Are you ready to see Strasbourg with different eyes?
Strasbourg is a beautiful city located in the northeast of France, in the Alsace region. If you want to know the most impressive monuments of the city, explore its main streets and discover curiosities about it, this free tour of Strasbourg is the perfect option.
The tour begins at Kléber Square , where our Spanish-speaking tour guide will take us to see the largest square in the city. From there, we will walk to the Petite France neighborhood , a place full of canals, bridges and mills, where we will immerse ourselves in the history of the city.
Next, we'll head to the Vauban Lock, a 16th-century masterpiece of military engineering that sits on the Canal de la Petite France.
Next, we'll go to Gutenberg Square to see the impressive Gutenberg Monument , honoring the inventor of the modern printing press.
Then, we will head towards the famous Notre-Dame de Strasbourg Cathedral , a Gothic jewel with a 142-meter tower that offers impressive views of the city.
Finally, we will visit the Rohan Palace , a beautiful 18th century mansion that houses three museums: the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Archeology and the Museum of Decorative Arts.
Points we will visit:
- kleber square
- man de fer
- petite france
- Gutenberg Square
- Strasbourg Cathedral
- rohan palace
On this tour we will not enter the monuments, but you will have the opportunity to enjoy the architectural beauty of the city, learn about its history and culture, and spend an unforgettable day in Strasbourg.
