Walking Tours in Alsace: The 8 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.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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8.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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