Strasbourg: small group walking tour between history and curiosities
Description
Get ready to discover Strasbourg and its thousand-year history! The tour lasts about two and a half hours during which I will take you to discover all the most important areas of the city. The leitmotif of this walking tour will be Strasbourg through the centuries: from the founding of the city to the contemporary wars. We will visit together the most important squares of Strasbourg, the historic districts such as the Petite France and the Rue des Orfèvres, and of course the most significant monuments of this charming French city. During the tour I will give you information about museums, surroundings to visit and restaurants to try. WARNING: the itinerary may change depending on weather requirements or due to the crowding of the city.
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Itinerary
We will discover the history behind this magnificent square, which fully embodies the true soul of Strasbourg.
After a beautiful and panoramic walk along the banks of the Ill river, I will tell you about the fundamental role of the guilds in the past of Strasbourg and the curious history of the strangest church in Alsace.
One of the most important squares in Strasbourg that every year at Christmas hosts one of the most famous Christmas markets in France
We will take a short break in a historic roastery in Strasbourg where you can have a coffee, a tea, or a fruit juice.
I will tell you the many stories of the Cathedral, of how it survived the bombings and of the treasures it still hides inside. WE WILL NOT ENTER THE BUILDING.
We will visit one of the most beautiful and famous districts of Strasbourg and I will tell you why it is called that and how it has changed over the centuries.
We will go through one of the most picturesque streets of Strasbourg, with tips on local restaurants, cheese shops, and pastry shops.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(174)
Davide did a great job of orienting us to the historic district of Strasbourg. He shared with us his deep understanding of the unique effects that the changing tides of ethnic and political control of the region had on the city and what we see today. His enthusiasm and the energy he put into his presentation helped bring the history and the sights alive.
Our guide David was both knowledgeable and very entertaining. He provided entertaining bits of history and kept up a great pace. Money and time were well spent!
Excellent experience. Good information
We had a great time with this tour. David is friendly and very knowledgeable. He also share some recommendations of other places to see and restaurant to get lunch after the tour.
Excellent experience to learn about the city and its most important places on your first day there. The tour was in English, as there was no option in Spanish. The guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the history and iconic sites. In addition, he was an entertaining storyteller.
Ends at Petit not the cathedral as advertised. Probably could be reduced to 2 hr and end at the cathedral so you can go into it afterwards if you chose.
Interesting walk, took about 2hrs 40mins. Got an overview of the city on our first full day. Just a small group of 10.
Our historical tour of Strasbourg with Davide was terrific. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and learned so much about the city. Davide was engaging, entertaining, and very accessible. In addition to historical details, he offered many helpful suggestions for places to visit and eat while we are here. Be sure to take this tour- it is an excellent way to get to know Strasbourg!
We were a bit late but it did not matter we got so much from the tour. Delivered quite humoursly by our guide David. The only Roman in town. The time passed so quickly we were having so much fun. Thank you.
He was informative regarding the history of the city. Now I see the city with different eyes and understand the connections of the architectural character.
