Strasbourg old town: private tour
Explore the historic heart of Strasbourg on a private walking tour. Wander cobbled streets, picturesque canals, and half-timbered houses, and admire the stunning Notre-Dame Cathedral while your local guide shares insider stories, legends, and hidden details you won’t find in any guidebook.
Tour Highlights
- The charm of the Petite France neighborhood
- The majestic Strasbourg Cathedral
- Traditional half-timbered houses and canals
- Squares and streets of the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Introduction to the history of Strasbourg and local life today
Private tour · Taxes included
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Tour Overview
Discover the Strasbourg old town on a private walking tour with a licensed local guide. Explore over 2,000 years of history in a city shaped by French and German influences and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During the walk, you will visit Petite France, famous for its half-timbered houses, canals and narrow streets, and learn about Strasbourg’s former defences at sites such as the Covered Bridges and the Vauban Dam.
The tour continues to Strasbourg Cathedral (Notre-Dame), one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. If you wish, we can enter together to explore its interior and the astronomical clock, or enjoy an exclusive tour focused on the cathedral.
To extend your visit, you may add an optional panoramic drive through the German Quarter (Neustadt) and the European District, where late 19th-century architecture meets modern European institutions.
A flexible and fully customisable tour offering a clear overview of Strasbourg’s history and urban evolution, accompanied by a local expert guide.
Practical Information
Duration
- Walking tour only → 1.5 hours
- Walking tour including the cathedral → 2 hours
- Walking tour including the cathedral + scenic drive (with your own vehicle) → 3 hours
Meeting Point
Flexible — your hotel, apartment, or any central landmark in Old Town.
📋 Tour prices
💡 All tours are private · Prices may vary depending on season and duration
Frequently Asked Questions
No. All my tours are private and personalized, designed exclusively for each client or group. Even if you are traveling alone or as a couple, you can book your own private tour and receive a quote tailored to your needs.
Please note the following conditions for visiting the cathedral during the tour:
- Admission is free and no prior reservation is required.
- To maintain silence during the visit, using headphones is mandatory. If you don’t have one, you can rent it via the Batorama website and pick it up at their shop next to the cathedral.
- Visitors must dress appropriately as this is a place of worship.
You can extend your visit of the historic centre with a panoramic drive through the German Quarter and the European District (approx. 45 min). This tour is optional and takes place outside the historic centre, using the transport you have available. If you don’t have your own, I can recommend reliable transport companies to help you organise it easily.
If the group is accompanied by me as an official guide, we can make authorized stops directly next to the Old Town, in compliance with city regulations. Otherwise, coaches must drop off and pick up passengers at Place de l'Étoile and then go to park at the Elsau parking lot (fee applies).
Some streets in the Old Town are cobblestoned, which can make getting around more difficult or uncomfortable. However, I can adapt the itinerary to minimize these challenges.