Essential Free Tour Strasbourg

Feel amazed by the Gothic facade of Notre Dame Cathedral, Strasbourg's major tourist destination.
Discover the traditional culture and cuisine of the seat of the European Parliament.
Take wonderful pictures at the fairy-tale La Petite France neighborhood.

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If you are looking for an intimate and cozy destination with fairytale landscapes, then you are welcome to visit Strasbourg. Walking with a local guide in the best Essential Free Tour of Strasbourg, you will get to discover the most iconic spots of this fairy tale city with astonishing architecture and romantic canals. You will also learn about the art, culture and history of the region, and how through the centuries this small city has been claimed by many countries due to its strategic location on the Rhine River. In fact, Strasbourg is the head of the Alsatian region, whose culture is the result of an interweaving of Germanic, Celtic and Latin roots.

Petite France is a neighborhood that takes you back to the Middle Ages. This was the settlement of artisans, fishermen and millers of the time. Wooden houses built on the banks of the river between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries are preserved and, today, offer the perfect background to take wonderful photos. A few minutes from Petite France is the massive Cathedral of Notre Dame. The 142-meter-high Gothic temple was completed after four centuries of work and its stunning brick facade never fails to impress visitors. In the historic center, tourists will also find Kléber Square, built in commemoration of General Jean-Baptiste Kléber, a prominent French military of the revolutionary movement.

During your Essential Free Tour of Strasbourg, apart from exploring the city's best architectural gems, travelers will also learn about the history and modern lifestyle in the city. You will hear about the resistance of the city while it was occupied by the Nazis during World War II. And you will also learn that Strasbourg is today the seat of important political bodies such as the European Parliament, the European Council and the Court of Human Rights. But, despite its modernity, the city retains that medieval European style that never ceases to fascinate tourists. So, come and join the best free tour for a wonderful experience!

Essential Free Tour Strasbourg