Strasbourg: Premium Christmas Market Walking Tour and Tasting | Officially Licensed Local Guide

Illuminated Great Christmas Tree (stars, moons, ornaments) at night in Place Kléber. It is surrounded by small wooden fences.
Close-up view of the top of Strasbourg’s illuminated Great Christmas Tree, decorated with ornaments, white, yellow, and blue lights.
Gold, red, white Christmas decorations, including a polar bear, angels, and snowflakes, suspended inside a market chalet.
Traditional Alsatian dishes (sauerkraut, sausage, Spätzle) steaming in large pans at the Place Broglie Christmas Market.
Night view of Rue des Orfèvres with bright decorations and twinkling garlands, leading toward Strasbourg Cathedral.
Illuminated rose window of Strasbourg Cathedral between two half-timbered buildings, framed by blue light angels.
Various red and white Christmas ornaments and decorations (hearts, Santas, gnomes, stars) hanging in a market stall
Half-timbered house façades on Rue du Maroquin illuminated with blue garlands and decorated with teddy bears at night.
Stacked pretzels hanging from the ceiling of a Christmas market chalet. Mulled wine and cider menus are visible below.
A mulled wine chalet (vin chaud, Christmas beer) with hanging barrels, menus, and products for sale in Place Saint-Thomas.
La Petite France of Strasbourg at night, with illuminated half-timbered houses alongside a canal, trees decorated with twinkling lights.
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Strasbourg: Premium Christmas Market Walking Tour and Tasting | Officially Licensed Local Guide

3 hours

Easy

Christmas Magic, anecdotes & history: 3-hour premium one-way tour through Strasbourg's Christmas Market with Yann, your licensed local guide. From the Cathedral to Petite France, enjoy a fun and magical immersion. Christmas tasting included. 

Strasbourg: The Old Town through the Christmas Market – A Magical, Gourmet, and Easy Premium Walking Tour with Yann, your Officially Licensed Local Guide. Tasting Included. Dogs Welcome!


Ready for a unique immersion? Let your officially licensed and passionate tour guide, Yann, lead you on a 3-hour exploration of Strasbourg's UNESCO-listed alleys.

Forget the classic tours. This small group tour (up to 8 participants) is designed to be a friendly and intimate experience, far from the hustle of mass tourism. A tasting break is scheduled towards the end of the tour for a moment of gourmet comfort, away from the crowds. Every street corner will reveal a surprising story, a closely guarded secret, or a little-known historical fact.

As soon as we meet (spot my yellow beanie) at the foot of the big Christmas tree in Place Kléber (street side, not market side), you’ll dive into a vivid narrative where historical facts and compelling tales mingle. Your gourmet tour crosses several of the city's Christmas markets.

Discover why Strasbourg’s ancient name, Argentoratum, is so evocative, and how someone born in 1870 could have changed nationalities four times without ever leaving the city!


Your Festive Immersion Program:


From Place Kléber to Place Broglie

We head towards Place Broglie ( Broglie Square ), the first location of the Christmas market, dating back to 1570. Here, the festive scents of mulled wine and sauerkraut stand alongside magnificent Nativity figurines (santons). This will be an opportunity to discover little-known stories about the national anthem and the liberation of Strasbourg in 1944. (We will not linger in the Place Kléber market, but you will have plenty of opportunity to do so before our meeting.)


Rue des Orfèvres and the Cathedral

We will take one of the most spectacular streets for its decorations: Rue des Orfèvres ( Goldsmiths' Street ). We will then reach Strasbourg's Gothic masterpiece: the Cathedral. I will tell you its history and anecdotes. This will be a chance to show you a chalet selling traditional Alsatian pottery (Christmas decorations and utensils), a jewel of local craftsmanship.


Rue du Maroquin and Place Gutenberg

We will wander through Rue du Maroquin ( Leather Goods Street ), one of the most famous streets during Christmas for its decorations. We will then walk alongside Pont du Corbeau ( Raven Bridge ), formerly the "bridge of torments," and the official entrance to the Christmas market. We will take Rue des Tonneliers ( Coopers' Street ) to talk about Alsatian wine culture before reaching Place Gutenberg ( Gutenberg Square ), named after the inventor of the printing press.


Tasting and Petite France District

It’s time for a gourmet break in Place Saint-Thomas ( Saint Thomas Square ), a quieter market frequented by locals. Enjoy a hot drink, a delicious pretzel topped with wheese, accompanied by gingerbread and some bredele (Alsatian cookies)—all local specialties! This will be a chance to discuss Protestantism in Alsace. We will then finish the tour in Strasbourg's most picturesque district, Petite France, with the lively and unexpected fun fact behind its name and the story related to taxes!


A Personalized Closing

We will end our journey in the Petite France district. You will have time left (about one hour) to enjoy the Christmas market on your own or go out to dinner. I will be available for your questions and my best personalized recommendations for your stay. With me, Strasbourg becomes a story you experience and remember.


Key Highlights:


- Strasbourg Must-Sees : Discover the cathedral and Petite France districts.
- Certified Expertise and Experience : I have been an officially licensed guide since 2012.
- History and Culture : My approach is fun and engaging, infused with anecdotes and humor.
- Friendly Experience : My small shared groups are limited to 8 participants.
- Tasting Included and Recommendations : My addresses for experiencing the city like a local.


Please note

    Group type:  Small shared group limited to 8 guests.

    Tour difficulty: The tour is at an easy level. It is nevertheless not suitable for people in wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties.

    Group pace: The pace of the tour is adapted to the general pace of the group.

    Crowds: The pace of the tour is dependent on the general crowds. During this extremely busy period, the pace may be slowed down. To avoid getting lost in the crowd, please always remain close to your guide. The guide reserves the right to adapt or remove a step from the itinerary in order to guarantee adherence to the planned schedule.

    Dog conditions: Dogs are welcome (must be kept on a leash and be social/well-behaved), but people with allergies or fears must take this into account.

    Minor supervision: Minors must be accompanied by a parent.

    Included

      Tour led by an officially licensed tour guide .

      Tasting : A tasting of a glass of mulled wine, accompanied by a pretzel (gratinated with cheese or plain), a few local Christmas cookies (bredele), and a slice of gingerbread. A non-alcoholic beverage will be offered for participants under 18 years of age (ID requested).

      Free for dogs : They must be kept on a leash and be sociable. Caution, the large crowds during the Christmas period may cause significant stress for your pet.

      Exclusions

        Tips : Your smile is my greatest reward. If you enjoyed the tour, a small tip is proof that history and humor were on the menu. It's the very essence of my profession.

        Food & drinks, aside from the tasting : This tour is a feast for the mind, not the stomach! Refreshments and snacks, aside from the tasting, are not included, so be sure to bring your own food and water to stay fueled and hydrated.

        No interior visit of the cathedral: The visit of the cathedral's interior requires the rental of audiophones, which must be pre-booked several days in advance. This constraint is not compatible with last-minute bookings.

        Entrance fees : This tour focuses exclusively on the exterior of the monuments. While interior visits to these buildings are free, we will not be entering them, so no admission fees are required.

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