Explore Strasbourg’s beauty and history in just one day with our city guide on your phone.
Beyond the famous sights, our audio guide reveals the city’s hidden stories, legends, and unique Alsatian character as you enjoy a relaxed walk at your own pace. The tour features more than 30 fascinating stories and covers approximately 6 km. Once activated, you have until the end of the next day to complete your exploration. Pause along the way for a coffee, lunch, or a visit to one of Strasbourg’s inviting museums and cafés. There’s so much to discover.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
A diverse route:
The tour takes you past iconic landmarks such as the magnificent Strasbourg Cathedral, the charming canals of La Petite France, and the historic Barrage Vauban. You’ll also discover architectural treasures like the elegant Palais Rohan, picturesque half-timbered houses, and hidden streets full of atmosphere and history.
Engaging narratives:
Immerse yourself in Strasbourg’s rich past and vibrant culture. Learn how the city became a unique crossroads of French and German influences, hear stories of medieval trade, religion, and European politics, and uncover legends hidden within the city’s ancient streets and canals.
Flexibility:
Walk at your own pace and pause whenever you like. You have the entire day and the next to complete the tour.
Cancellation is possible up to one day in advance.
Convenience:
Download the CityAppTour app and activate your audio tour using the code sent to your email. The app guides you along the route and remembers your progress if you take a break. Listen to the stories whenever it suits you.
TRANSFORM YOUR VISIT TO STRASBOURG INTO AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE!
Why Visit: This breathtaking Gothic cathedral once stood as the tallest building in the world and remains Strasbourg’s most iconic landmark.
Your audio guide reveals how generations of craftsmen spent over 200 years constructing this masterpiece of sandstone and stained glass. Discover the cathedral’s famous astronomical clock, intricate sculptures, and soaring spire that dominated the skyline for centuries. From medieval religion to scientific innovation, this monument reflects the ambition and identity of Strasbourg itself.
Hidden Engineering Marvel: This defensive structure was designed to flood the surrounding land and protect Strasbourg from invasion.
Built in the 17th century under the orders of Louis XIV, the Vauban Dam combined military strategy with architectural elegance. Your audio guide explains how its ingenious system could transform the landscape into a giant defensive moat within hours. Today, the panoramic terrace offers some of the best views over the canals and rooftops of Strasbourg.
What Makes This Stop Special: This grand palace reflects the luxurious lifestyle of the prince-bishops who once ruled Strasbourg.
Constructed in the 18th century, the Rohan Palace welcomed kings, emperors, and aristocrats, including Marie Antoinette and Napoleon. Your audio guide uncovers the lavish interiors, ceremonial halls, and political symbolism hidden behind its elegant façade. The palace remains one of the finest examples of French classical architecture in eastern France.
What Makes This Stop Special: This postcard-perfect neighborhood captures the romantic charm of old Strasbourg with canals, timber-framed houses, and cobbled streets.
Once home to fishermen, millers, and tanners, Petite France was one of the city’s busiest working districts. Your audio guide reveals how these picturesque houses were built to support traditional trades along the water. Today, the district feels like stepping into a storybook, where every bridge and alleyway reflects centuries of Alsatian history.
Ever Wondered: Why Strasbourg became one of the political capitals of Europe?
The European Parliament symbolizes peace and cooperation after centuries of conflict between European nations. Your audio guide explains why Strasbourg, located between France and Germany, was chosen as a symbolic home for European democracy. The building’s modern design represents transparency, unity, and the ongoing evolution of the European project.
Local Secret: Despite their name, these famous bridges have not been covered for centuries.
The Covered Bridges were originally part of Strasbourg’s medieval defensive system, protected by wooden roofs and powerful watchtowers. Your audio guide reveals how merchants, soldiers, and travelers once passed through this strategic gateway into the city. Although the roofs disappeared long ago, the bridges and towers still preserve the atmosphere of medieval Strasbourg.
