Walking Tours in Alsace: The 14 That Repay the Fare

1.Strasbourg: Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 607 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Our pick

Walk Strasbourg’s UNESCO-listed Grande Île with a local English- or German-speaking guide. See the cathedral, Petite France, Place Gutenberg, the Tanners’ Quarter, and Place Kléber while picking up photo advice, food suggestions, and stories about the city. Guides have included Alex, Natalie, Emmy, Catalina, and Ellie. Multilingual groups are possible.

“great tour! come hungry, we stopped at a lot of shops to try their delicacies!”

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2.Strasbourg: Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 598 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Top rated

Spend two hours with Nicolas, a local guide from Bretzel&Fun, walking through Strasbourg’s Petite France, Tonneliers district, cathedral quarter, and major squares. Expect clear English or French commentary, family stories, photo tips, Alsatian history, and personal advice on restaurants, bakeries, markets, and nearby places to visit.

“Nicolas was a fantastic and knowledgable tour guide. Taking a tour with him was a great way to get to know the city of Strasbourg. He is a great ambassador for the city and the region. The smaller group allowed for a more personal experience. Couldn't recommend it more highly!”

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3.Strasbourg: Guided Historical Neighborhoods Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 275 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

Spend 150 minutes walking from Place de la République through Neustadt, Place Broglie, Place Kléber, Grand’Rue, Petite France, and the Cathedral quarter. Guides such as Davide bring Strasbourg’s long French-German story to life in English or Italian, with useful food and coffee tips along the way. Cathedral entry is not included.

“David provided an interesting and fun tour of Strasbourg. He was animated and kept the group moving along at a good pace.”

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4.Traditional Food Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 219 reviews · 3h 30m · from $116

Walk from Place d’Austerlitz through Strasbourg’s old town and Petite France with a local English or French-speaking guide. Over 3.5 hours, stop at at least four eateries for bretzels, charcuterie, cheese, choucroute garnie, sweets, water, and one alcoholic drink. Portions are generous, so arrive hungry.

“We loved the tour. Our Guide JP clearly knows a lot and loves the city. It was a pleasure having him lead us around such a beautiful city. And the food was delicious!”

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5.Colmar: Highlights Walking Tour and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 209 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Spend two hours exploring Colmar’s medieval center with local guide Nicolas, whose stories cover Alsatian culture, French and German influences, and the town’s best-known buildings. The walk ends at a local winery, often Domaine Karcher, for a tasting of Alsace whites such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris.

“Nicholas was a fantastic guide, he was very good at sharing his knowledge of the area and French and German history. He made our tour feel very personal and was happy to answer any questions we had. He also gave us a lot of recommendations for places to see and to eat at in the area. I would recommend doing the tour with Nicolas on your first day in Colmar as he can help to create a wonderful experience for the time you spend visiting the area. The chosen winery was very interesting and we spent time drinking a lovely bottle of wine there. Thank you Nicholas for the energy…”

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6.Unusual Walking Tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 194 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Join local guide Nicolas for a two-hour walk through Colmar’s medieval center, quieter Petite Venise lanes, Bartholdi sites, and the southern Imperial district. The small group, limited to six, keeps the pace relaxed and makes room for questions about Alsace, its French-German past, local customs, food, and drink.

“Nicolas was incredible! He was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Totally made our experience an amazing one. Book this man immediately! He knows so much about the local history, football clubs, the Alsatian pride, how things changed between all of the conflicts like WWI and WWII and the 30 years war, etc. he had great food and drink recommendations. Fantastic!!!”

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7.Strasbourg: Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · 2h 5m · from $30

Walk Strasbourg with a local guide such as Carlos or Fabrizio, tracing French and German influences from Place Kléber through Petite France, the Covered Bridges, Saint Thomas Church, and the cathedral. Expect photo stops, city stories, a tasting, and a scenic finish near Rohan Palace. Tours run in English or Spanish and last 125 minutes.

“Fabrizio is passionate and appreciative of Strasbourg, and it's unique history. He was a credible source of information and delivered it in a down to earth manner. His English speaking is good (and that's the only language I know), so we were able to communicate effectively, thanks to his diversity. We stopped at a little shop: Chez Lucienne... the local products are excellent quality and the sales associate was exceptional. Unfortunately, I didn't get her name, but she is charming, articulate, thoughtful, and considerate. The charm of Strasbourg.”

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8.Strasbourg: Private Walking Tour of the Historical Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 107 reviews · 2 hours · from $235

Meet your private guide at Place du Quartier Blanc for a 2-hour walk through Strasbourg’s Grand Island. You’ll see the cathedral from outside, the 13th-century covered bridges, Place Broglie, and medieval churches including Saint-Thomas and Saint-Guillaume. Tours are offered in eight languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese.

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9.European District Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Spend 90 minutes with a local English- or French-speaking guide exploring Strasbourg’s European District, the Council of Europe, European Court of Human Rights, Art Nouveau houses, and Wacken. Guides such as Nicolas and Rémy explain the EU with humor and practical tips. Parliament entry is not included.

“Nicolas was a very nice and frindly Guide. He showed us some very interesting places and he had a Deep understanding of the important places and Events that shaped the EU. He also added funny anecdotes. All in all we had a Great time and Even our teenage son was happy with the Tour. All thumbs up and we really can recommend this Tour with Nicolas.”

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10.Historic Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Spend two private hours exploring Strasbourg with a local guide in English, French, Spanish, or Italian. See Place de la République, Place Broglie, Place Kléber, Place Saint-Étienne, La Petite France, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Guides such as Andrea, Jean-Pierre, Marius, and Nahama tailor the route to your interests and share practical food and sightseeing tips.

“Our tour was absolutely fabulous and incredible value for money! Andrea was not only extremely knowledgeable but also warm, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He took us to all the main sights in Strasbourg, sharing fascinating historical details and dates at each stop. What really stood out was how engaging and personable Andrea was—he took the time to get to know us, and the conversation flowed easily throughout the tour. We learned so much about Strasbourg’s rich history, and Andrea’s storytelling made everything come to life. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting an insightful and enjoyable way to experience the city. Thank you, Andrea,…”

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11.Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $82

Spend about 60 minutes walking Colmar with an independent local guide. See Place de la Cathédrale, Petite Venise, and the city’s storybook streets while picking up advice on Alsatian food, cafes, and bars. Guides have included François and Marina, though your host may differ. English and French tours are available.

“Marina was a perfect tour guide! She was knowledgeable, personable, and wonderful to be around. We learned about the history and culture of Colmar, and were super interested to learn about the history of wine making. Marina was an amazing guide and we are so thankful she showed us around! I feel like I know so much about the town now and want to come back just to take another tour with our wonderful guide!”

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12.Strasbourg: City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · from $81

Meet your English or French-speaking local guide at Place de la République for a brisk 60-minute walk through central Strasbourg. You’ll see key sights such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, Place Saint-Étienne, and Petite-France, while getting personal tips for food, cafés, and bars. Groups have up to eight people, and the route can shift with the weather and your interests.

“Our guide was very pleasant. However, we learned nothing about the history of the city and its buildings. We walked around the city center and saw the buildings without learning any of their history. A guided tour that shows you the city's shops and hotels isn't necessarily what we're looking for... We realized pretty quickly that our guide didn't know any more about Strasbourg's history than we did. €140 to do what we could have done on our own is really expensive. Luckily, we have internet on our phone. This allowed us to go and find out more...”

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13.2-Hour Gourmet Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 39 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Meet your English-speaking guide at Strasbourg Cathedral for a two-hour small-group walk through the historic center. On Wednesday or Friday, you’ll see the market-day atmosphere, visit three local tasting stops, and try Alsatian cheese, bread, cold meats, kouglof, and wine. Guides including Robin and Florence have earned praise for their helpful storytelling.

“We have taken many food tours around the world and this one was very disappointing. This tour was two hours long and there were only three stops with the last one a restaurant where we were left to have some wine and charcuterie. I felt like with those two hours we were just killing time between the tastings. The two shops we went to were excellent, particularly the shop with the local gingerbread - I would have expected more of those stops on a tour classified as a food tour. The restaurant stop was terrible. Both the wine and charcuterie were not good. We tasted so much amazing wine in…”

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14.Colmar: Private Guided Walking Tour of the City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $235

Walk Colmar’s old center with a private licensed guide in your chosen language. Over two hours, you’ll see Petite Venise, the Tanneurs district, Saint-Martin, Maison des Têtes, and the Adolf House while learning how the medieval city was built and used.

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