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

Bronze 3D model of the Strasbourg Notre-Dame Cathedral on Place du Château.
The 142-meter Gothic spire of the Strasbourg Notre-Dame Cathedral, with the sky in the background.
The statue of Johannes Gutenberg on Place Gutenberg, with the Chamber of Commerce (Neue Bau) in the background.
Strasbourg Saint Thomas Church, the Protestant cathedral, with sandstone walls bearing witness to the history of the Reformation.
View of Petite France from Pont Saint-Martin, with half-timbered houses and their reflections in the water.
Medieval stone towers of Ponts Couverts in Strasbourg, former fortifications.
Panoramic view from the Vauban Dam, showing the three towers of the Covered Bridges and the Strasbourg Cathedral.
Colorful, half-timbered façades in Strasbourg's Old Town, traditional Alsatian style.
The half-timbered houses of the former millers set right along the water in Petite France.
Panoramic view of Petite France, the former tanners' and millers' district, with its half-timbered houses.
Half-timbered houses of Petite France, featuring the tanners'
View from Pont du Corbeau of Quai des Bateliers and the former Great Butcher's Shop (Historical Museum).
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Strasbourg: Premium Walking Tour and Tasting | Officially Licensed Local Guide

2 hours and 30 minutes

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Secrets, anecdotes & history: 2.5-hour premium loop tour in the Strasbourg Old Town with Yann, your licensed local guide. From the Cathedral to Petite France, enjoy a fun and cultural immersion. Tasting included. Dogs welcome! 

Strasbourg: Old Town Uncovered through Stories – A Fun 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 2.5-hour exploration through 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 small tasting is scheduled at the end of the tour to conclude this moment of exchange. Every street corner will reveal a surprising story, a well-kept secret, or a little-known historical fact.

As soon as we meet (spot my yellow and black cap or my yellow beanie, depending on the weather) next to the bronze 3D model of Strasbourg’s Notre-Dame Cathedral on Place du Château, you’ll dive into a vivid narrative where historical facts and compelling tales mingle.

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!


Here's What your Lively Discovery Includes:


Strasbourg Cathedral: More than a Monument

Explore this Gothic masterpiece via its majestic façade and fascinating anecdotes. What surprising correspondence exists between the height of its spire and the altitude of the square? Did you know it was the tallest monument in Christendom for centuries? I will reveal the secrets of its builders, its symbols, an unexpected relic of its past, and the amusing story of the "Belly Measurer".


Historic Streets: From Gutenberg to the Reformation

Stroll toward the Maison Kammerzell and Place Gutenberg ( Gutenberg Square ). I'll reveal why Strasbourg is a global birthplace of printing and how it saw the dawn of pioneering publications that changed Europe (the first book printed in German, the first newspaper). Contemplate Saint Thomas Church to understand the unique role of Protestantism in Alsace.


Petite France: Its Charm... and its Surprising Secrets

Welcome to Strasbourg’s most picturesque district. Beyond the postcards, I'll tell you the juicy and unexpected anecdote behind the name "Petite France"—a health-related story that will leave you speechless. Observe a specific architectural feature of the half-timbered houses; I'll explain the clever reason behind this design trick. We'll explore Ponts Couverts ( Covered Bridges ) and Barrage Vauban ( Vauban Dam ), remnants of defensive ingenuity.


Grand'Rue and Beyond: From the National Anthem to Medieval Mysteries

Our exploration continues along Grand'Rue. Guess which famous national anthem was born and first sung right here in Strasbourg. Then, shiver for a moment at Ancienne Douane ( Old Customs House ) and Pont du Corbeau ( Raven Bridge ), once the "Bridge of Torments". Be ready to hear both amusing and chilling accounts of the medieval customs that took place there. Just before reaching the Cathedral by taking Rue du Maroquin ( Leather Goods Street ), a small tasting of Alsatian wines, cheeses, and cured sausage (saucisson) is offered to you at a must-visit address highly appreciated by locals: the fine food store "Mon Oncle Malker de Munster".


A Personalized Closing

We will conclude our journey at the foot of the Cathedral. 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.

    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 wine, accompanied by local cheeses and cured sausage (saucisson). 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.

      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.

        Tasting : Children aged 13 and under, for whom the tour is half-price, are not included in the tasting, but a soft drink will be offered to them if their parents requested it from the guide at the start of the tour.

        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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          Umbrella
          Comfortable clothes and shoes, adapted to the weather