My name is Ivan and I am a professional tour guide in Strasbourg, with a university degree and an official tour guide license in France. Since 2017, I have been guiding visitors from all over the world, sharing the history, culture, and identity of Strasbourg and the Alsace region.
My training includes studies at the University of Strasbourg, complemented by an internship at the Belfort Tourist Office, where I gained hands-on experience guiding groups in real situations. This combination of theory and practice allowed me to obtain my official tour guide license in France.
I chose this profession out of a passion for history, languages, and connecting with people. For me, guiding is not just about giving information: it is about creating memorable experiences, linking visitors to the places, stories, and culture in an enjoyable and approachable way.
I offer guided tours in English, French, Spanish, and Catalan, allowing me to adapt each tour to different interests, ages, and travel styles. Flexibility and personalization are at the heart of my work, whether it’s a stroll through Strasbourg’s Old Town or a deeper exploration of Colmar and the surrounding villages, always tailored to you.
My goal is for you to understand Alsace in all its richness: its past between France and Germany, its architecture, traditions, and daily life, in a way that is clear, enjoyable, and accessible.
It will be a pleasure to accompany you through Strasbourg, Colmar, and all of Alsace, sharing the stories that make this region so unique. I would love to welcome you on one of my tours and help you experience Alsace in an authentic and memorable way.
For me, the most important thing is that everyone who joins my tours takes home unforgettable memories of Alsace.
In short, each tour is unique and personalized. I do not follow a fixed script or offer an automated experience: I share my knowledge in a close, entertaining, and tailored way for every visitor.
Since 2020
Strasbourg Cathedral
Evacuation training and certification to lead guided tours
Since 2017
State’s Representative Office in Strasbourg (Préfecture du Bas-Rhin)
Official state authorization to practice as a professional tour guide
2016 - 2017
University of Strasbourg, France
Professional Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Heritage Development and Protection – Tour Guide
2015 - 2016
« Alexandre Dumas » Hospitality & Tourism Vocational School, Strasbourg-Illkirch, France
Advanced Vocational Diploma in Tourism (Erasmus+ program)
2014 - 2015
« IES Hotel Escuela » Hospitality & Tourism Vocational School, Madrid, Spain
Advanced Vocational Diploma in Tour Guiding and Tourist Services
Since October 2017
Freelancer
Local Tour Guide and Tour Leader in Alsace
Since December 2017
Strasbourg Tourist Office, France
Local Tour Guide (Freelance partnership)
Belfort Tourist Office, France
May–August 2017: Internship as Local Tourist Guide
September 2017: Local Tour Guide (Freelance partnership)
Alsace Guild of Tour Guides, France
President of the Guild: October 2019 – March 2021
Vice-President of the Guild: March 2019 – October 2019
« Alexandre Dumas » Hospitality & Tourism Vocational School, Strasbourg-Illkirch, France
2021 – 2023: Member of the Examination Board for the Advanced Vocational Diploma (Customer service)
2018 – 2019: Member of the Examination Board for the Advanced Vocational Diploma (Multimedia skills)