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- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will wait for you at place de la République.
Itinerary
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1Place De La Republique
Meet your guide at this grand square, home to Strasbourg's opera house and a perfect starting point for exploring the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Maison Kammerzell
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Place Gutenberg
Learn about Johannes Gutenberg's ties to Strasbourg at this historic square, home to a statue honoring the printing press inventor.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4La Petite France
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Place Kleber
Explore the city's largest square, named after a Strasbourg-born general, and take in its lively mix of shops, cafés, and architecture.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Place Broglie
Pass by this elegant square lined with grand buildings, including the opera house and city hall, learning about its role in Strasbourg's history.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Place De La Republique
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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