Strasbourg - Private Historic walking tour

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ID: GYG509088-893211
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Country: France

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Discover the famous sights and rich history of Strasbourg, a UNESCO world heritage site. You will visit the Strasbourg Cathedral, see the Astronomical clock and walk across Place de la République.
Start your tour at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame (Strasbourg Cathedral). Here, you will have the chance to climb the platform and a guard house which offers Panoramic and breathtaking views of the rooftops of the city and also as far as the Black Forest in Germany. You will also see a bronze 3D model of the Cathedral sculpted by the German sculptor Egbert Broerken here.

Get to see the Astronomical clock which is located inside the Strasbourg Cathedral. It is the third clock on site and was built by Jean-Baptiste Schwilgué over a period of more than 4 years along with 30 workers.

You will walk by the Hôtel des Deux-Ponts which is the official residence of the Military Governor of Strasbourg. The historic building has served as a Royal residence in the past. Here you will get to see the French garden and the Main portal on the Rue brûlée.

Visit one of the most famous landmarks in Strasbourg, a square known as Place de la République. Here, you will see Palais du Rhin (the Rhine Palace), the National and University library and the National theater which portray a fabulous architectural style.

As you continue, you will get to see the outstanding building known as Hôtel des Postes (Post Office). You will admire the Neo-Gothic architecture here dating back to 1899.

You will see the Opéra national du Rhin (the Opera house) which dates back to the 19th Century. Here, you will see its facade which has 6 pillars and 6 sculptures on its top. It makes for a picturesque spot.

Highlights

  • Admire the architecture of the Strasbourg Cathedral
  • Get to see the Astronomical clock which took more than 4 years to build
  • Visit many other famous Historical sites in the city

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

In front of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame (Strasbourg Cathedral), your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.