Strasbourg Old Town and Highlights Walking Tour

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.

1. 1

   Place De La Republique

   10 min

   Meet your guide at this grand square, home to Strasbourg's opera house and a perfect starting point for exploring the city.

2. 2

   Maison Kammerzell

   20 min

   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.

3. 3

   Place Gutenberg

   15 min

   Learn about Johannes Gutenberg's ties to Strasbourg at this historic square, home to a statue honoring the printing press inventor.

4. 4

   La Petite France

   15 min

   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.

5. 5

   Place Kleber

   15 min

   Explore the city's largest square, named after a Strasbourg-born general, and take in its lively mix of shops, cafés, and architecture.

6. 6

   Place Broglie

   20 min

   Pass by this elegant square lined with grand buildings, including the opera house and city hall, learning about its role in Strasbourg's history.

7. 7

   Place De La Republique

   10 min

   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.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.