Things to do in Alsace

Visit more and spend less on your trip to Strasbourg with a city pass valid for 7 consecutive days. Get discounted rates at various museums, activities, and landmarks.  Collect your city pass at The Strasbourg Tourist Office Shop and see where you can use it. Your city pass offers discounts on the following attractions and activities for 7 days:  • Strasbourg boat tour• Municipal museums admission• Climb to the platform of the Strasbourg Cathedral • Sightseeing train tour (offer valid only on the Neustadt route) • Château Vodou museum admission• Guided walking tour (only in French and German) • Admission to the Vaisseau (a science center for kids) • Bike rental • A session to discover the night sky full of stars at the Planetarium at Jardin des Sciences • Guided bike ride • Segway® tour • A show at the TJP - National Centre for Dramatic Arts • Electric boat ride• Chocolate Museum admission• Audio-guided city tour

The tour begins with departure from Strasbourg bus station and heads to the first stop of the day, historical Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle. Upon arrival, admire the building’s architecture, learn about the people who once lived here, and marvel at the castle's stunning views across the Black Forest. After the castle, the open-top bus follows the famous Alsace Wine Route, making a stop at one of the region's most well-preserved medieval villages along the way, Riquewihr. Spend some free time wandering through the village’s picturesque streets, shop at a local store for a souvenir, or find a cozy restaurant for lunch. The tour continues to Kaysersberg next, to marvel at its beautiful fortified bridge nestled amongst the quaint village surroundings. Your day trip finishes with a visit to Colmar, a unique and endearing country town. The guide only speaks french - but audioguides will have all language options

Go on a walking in Strasbourg and discover the city's most famous spots. Walk with your local guide down the Grande Ile, stroll through the downtown, and take photos as you go. Learn about Strasbourg's fascinating history from your guide, and get tips at the end for the best places to eat and drink. Begin your tour in the Grande Île, an old quarter that exemplifies medieval cities. Marvel at the Romanesque and Rayonnant Gothic architecture of the Strasbourg Cathedral, and take photos in front of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Listen to stories about the many legends surrounding this monument. Head to the Place Kléber, the largest square in the city. See the statue of French revolutionary Jean-Baptiste Kléber, who the square is named after, and learn about the general's military and architectural past. Then stroll along small, intimate streets and learn more about Strasbourg's history. Discover the Tonneliers district with its many bars and restaurants, and get to see how the locals live. Take plenty of photos along the way, and have your guide give you tips on taking the most "instagrammable" images. Finally, get advice from your guide on the best places to eat in the city.

set off with a guide through the streets of Strasbourg, passing through Little France, the historic district, the Neustadt and the European institutions. Strasbourg European city with 600km of cycle paths where everything is done to facilitate travel by bike

Discover the charm of Strasbourg on a private cruise on the III river. Choose a 1 hour tour to see the main monuments or become more intimate with the city on a 2 hour tour. Sail on the waters of the Ill river to discover or rediscover the city and its historical monuments in a different way. Hop aboard the spacious ship the 'Saint Gothard' at the old Finkwiller quay and begin your sailing adventure through the heart of the city. Pass by European Institutions and take in the unique bright green rooftops of the Russian Orthodox 'All Saints Church.'  Choose the two hour option and feel the thrill of crossing the locks and the Vauban dam. Glide into the old town of Petite France to take in the classic architecture. Ride by cobblestone roads and 16th-century buildings. Return to your starting point at the end of your cruise.

Start your day when you are picked up at your hotel or apartment in Colmar before beginning your tour through the Alsace in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan.  Departing from the historical center of Colmar, you will pass through the wine route along the beautiful vineyards and little villages, from there you can explore the typical Alsatian architecture which is magical, colorful, and unique. You will make a stop at the four wonders of the Alsace as they are called. The first one is Eguisheim, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Then drive further along the Alsatian wine route, immerse yourself in the world of vineyards and products which make the Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr region’s reputation.  To test the region’s wine reputation, you will visit a typical wine cave and you can taste a big variety of wines such as Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot noir, and many more.  Your tour will end with Kaysersberg, where its high fortress dominates the city and serves as a reminder of both its strategic importance and its warlike past. After visiting these 4 wonders, our driver will bring you safely back to Colmar.

Experience immersive environments, informative films, 3D projections, tastings and more on this interactive tour of the Colmar chocolate museum.  The journey begins in a tropical forest where you will meet a small monkey eating cocoa pods, and learn about the harvesting the cocoa trees. Leaving the forest, you enter an Aztec temple that reveals the serpent god Quetzalcoatl, who, according to the legend, introduced cocoa on earth. Entering the next room, the floor creaks, the lamps stir, the windows reveal an azure sea ... The scene takes place in the 16th century, on a Spanish ship, where you'll discover cocoa's journey to Europe.  It's a century later that chocolate will enter the great European courts and you'll follow this journey and meet the luxurious equipment they made to drink this very special spice called cocoa. Don't miss the original flavors they offered at that time. Chocolate was also considered as a medication and you'll discover all the beliefs and truths about the benefits of cocoa.  The second floor is dedicated to industrialization and all the chocolatiers that made Alsace the largest producer of chocolate in France. Then, in the virtual demonstration, meet 3 chocolatiers who will present their recipes and all the tricks they use to make their perfect chocolates.

Head south departing from Strasbourg where the first stop will be in Bergheim, a superb village on the wine route that contains many hidden wonders within its medieval walls. You will then have the opportunity to visit the charming town of Ribeauvillé, the ancient fief of the Lords of Ribeaupierre. History will call out to you on every one of its pedestrian streets.  After a visit to Hunawihr and a photo stop in front of its famous fountain, you will head to a local winemaker to taste traditional Alsatian wines. Enjoy the lunch break in the village of Riquewihr, one of the best-known in the region —  particularly renowned because of its idyllic location in the heart of the vineyard. The tour will continue to two villages that are equally famous for their historical character: Kaysersberg and Eguisheim. These two medieval villages have been elected “Favorite Villages of the French", a famous French program celebrating the year of the French’s favorite villages. Kaysersberg won the edition in 2017 and Eguisheim in 2013. Head back to Strasbourg at the end of the afternoon, after a day filled with great memories and beautiful images. The guide only speaks french - but audioguides will have all language options

Take a fun and easy walking tour through Strasbourg with a local guide who will show you the best of the city. Start on the Grande Île, the historic center of Strasbourg and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk along narrow streets filled with old houses and feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Your first stop is the Strasbourg Cathedral, one of the city’s most famous buildings. Learn interesting facts about this stunning church, take a closer look at its detailed decorations, and snap some amazing photos with help from your guide. Next, explore Petite France, a charming area full of canals, bridges, and colorful houses. Your guide will tell you stories about the people who used to live here and show you the best places to take pictures. Head to Place Gutenberg, named after the man who invented the printing press. Your guide will explain why this square is so important in Strasbourg’s history. Then, pass through the Tanners’ Quarter, where locals still enjoy dining and relaxing in cozy restaurants and bars. Finally, visit Place Kléber, the main square of the city, and learn about the life of Jean-Baptiste Kléber, a famous figure from the French Revolution. Your guide will also share tips on where to eat and explore after the tour.

Get ready to discover Strasbourg and its thousand-year history, from the founding of the city to the contemporary wars. Visit the most well-known squares, monuments, and quarters with your local guide. With your guide, begin at Place de la Republique, where you will discover the history behind this magnificent square. Next, continue on to Strasbourg’s most important square: Place Kleber. Learn from your guide about the tradition of Place Kleber’s Christmas tree and one of the most beautiful winter markets in France. Along the way, get ready to jot down recommendations from your guide about other surroundings to visit. Next, venture to La Petite France, one of Strasbourg's most beautiful and famous neighbourhoods. Learn where its name came from and how it has changed over the centuries. From here, your next stop is Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg (access to the Cathedral is not included in the tour), where the tour will conclude after hearing interesting stories about Strasbourg's landmark building.