Alsatian Museum Audio Guide Tour

This self-guided audio walking tour explores the historic heart of Strasbourg through its cathedral, churches, bridges, squares, and museums. It will appeal to first-time visitors, lovers of architecture, and travelers curious about how French and Alsatian heritage meet in one compact old town. The route starts at Strasbourg Cathedral, where the city’s Gothic skyline makes an unforgettable first impression. From there, you move around the cathedral quarter to the Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame and Palais Rohan, then continue past historic houses and across Pont du Corbeau to the Alsatian Museum. The walk carries on to St. Thomas Church, over Pont Saint-Martin, and toward the Ponts Couverts and Place Benjamin Zix in the Petite France area. The final stretch leads along Grand'Rue to Place Gutenberg and Place Kléber, then north to Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune and ends at Place Broglie. Along the way, you can expect soaring Gothic stonework, timber-framed streets, peaceful canals, elegant urban squares, and glimpses of local daily life. The most memorable moments include standing beneath the cathedral’s sculpted façade, crossing Strasbourg’s old bridges, and feeling the shift from grand monuments to the intimate charm of Petite France.

Enter Haut-Koenigsbourg and be transported to the captivating Middle Ages. Explore the bustling lower courtyard with its tavern, blacksmith's forge, and mill, then ascend the spiral staircases to the lavish lord's quarters. The castle's architecture and furnishings are impressive, but it's the centuries-old atmosphere that truly makes this a remarkable experience.

Welcome to Strasbourg! With this tour, you'll discover the old city of Strasbourg, which extends throughout the "Grande Ile," or "Big Island." Rich in art and history, the old town is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. During your walk, you'll admire beautiful buildings, you'll stroll along the very pleasant banks of Ill, and pass through lively medieval streets with their beautiful half-timbered houses. And, of course, you'll be guided towards the best restaurants and the famous "winstubs", the warm and friendly places of Alsatian gastronomy, and also nice boutiques where you can shop if you'd like. Your tour will start at the square of the Cathedral, where you will admire old houses with rich decor combining religious and secular themes. You will admire the gorgeous Strasbourg Cathedral, which is an emblem of the entire Alsace region. This architectural wonder took 300 years to be built and now is the second most visited Cathedral in France after Notre Dame de Paris. You will marvel at the facade of the Palais Rohan and contemplate the stone garlands and the statues on the pillars, which represent clemency and religion. Your tour will end at Place Broglie, where you'll be able to rest and enjoy the Strasbourg city hall built in Regency style and the Opera house, which is adorned with a colossal portico with Ionic columns and topped with six muses. Enjoy your visit!