Private tour in Strasbourg Gustave v

Best of Strasbourg: History and Architecture

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Gustave v.

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Dear traveler(s), My name is Gustave, born and bred in Alsace! I grew up in this beautiful region, and discovered Strasbourg as a student. My first career was as a lab technician. But somehow, I could not stand being locked up inside all day long, so I packed up my things and started traveling the world. And it took me many trips and experiences away from Alsace to understand what being an alsacian means. . . and when I did, an evidence occurred to me : I had to settle back in my hometown, and share the beautiful city of Strasbourg! Once decided, I passed the official guide graduation, and joined then managed a small local guides agency. With time, I developed a solid and diverse guiding experience. I widely broaded my knowledges about the city and the region, and learned how to adapt my tours depending on the guests I was attending. Understanding the travelers references and interests became natural, and I am now able to adjust my tours following their wishes. Thanks to my academic career, I can convert a building and its architecture into a book, that tells us all about the era it was built, and that unravels the secrets of its time, the great History as well as the little stories. Thanks to my personnal experiences, I also know all about the everyday life of the city, the underground part of it, the good places to go, from a casual drink to a big-time occasion. And as I live here, I keep enjoying all those great things that Strasbourg has to offer! What I like the most is when the tour becomes a real exchange with the people, and I do my best to involve the public. It is important to me that at the end of the tour, the guests feel that they learned about Strasbourg and Alsace, and had a good time learning about it. I even created a theatre walking tour to try new ways of sharing! I invite you to follow me through this region I love so much, and explore the most famous places as well as the most hidden secrets. . . I am an official local guide since 2015, with a solid experience and general knowledges background. I have been managing a walking tour agency for 5 years, working both in the office and on the field. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Strasbourg tour

With a UNESCO heritage city centre since 1988, Strasbourg has a rich patrimony and is full of hidden places. But Its wealth does not lie in the past only, as Strasbourg is today one of the major cities in France, and is proud of being the strongest economy in the country after Paris. I invite you to a 4 hours « best of » tour through the city, including a nice local wine and cheese tasting. Gastronomy is indeed one of the jewels of the region, the patrimony that you don't see, but the one that you taste ! We will spend 3 hours discovering the city centre, the highlights as well as the tiniest details of the buildings, giving up stories from the past.

Recent Reviews

Sharon N.United States
1 week ago

Gustav knows Strasbourg and added so much to our experience of the city despite our limited time available. He was also quite flexible as we were meeting him after a lunch which ran long. One of our family of four has limited mobility and used a wheelchair. Gustav was very considerate of our needs. We even hopped on the local tram with him to shorten our walk - an unexpected and well appreciated taste of local life. Gustav also found a refreshing place to stop for coffee. We saw many essential sights, including the cathedral and its striking clock. Gustav was friendly, well spoken, knowledgeable. We would not hesitate to recommend his services. Thank you, Gustav, for a wonderful experience in Strasbourg!

Rachel W.United States
1 week ago

Gustave is a top tier history guide. He gave us both highlights and detailed history of Strasbourg. He customized the tour so we didn't waste time waiting in line for the Cathedral when it was more crowded than usual. We came back later and had a wonderful tour of it. He answered all our questions and used those as opportunities to expand further. He has layers of historical knowledge and enriched our trip so much. He is also an amazing communicator and very personable.

Paul W.United States
1 week ago

Gustave was terrific. We learned so much about the city, region, history and culture on our tour. He had great answers for all of our questions. The city is beautiful and we were able to get so many incredible pictures. Gustave had great suggestions for food and wine that we took advantage. Most important I was injured earlier in my trip and he was able to help me out at the last minute so that I could enjoy the tour. If you are thinking about booking this tour it is well worth it.

Leslie F.United States
May 2026

Gustave was a personable and knowledgeable guide who clearly has great affection for Strasbourg and the Alsace region. We learned a lot about the history of the area, and its various neighborhoods with their unique architecture. He was flexible and adjusted the itinerary and pace to suit our needs, and was happy to recommend restaurants and additional sights we might want to explore on our own. The finishing wine and cheese tasting was excellent and a perfect way to wrap up our tour. I'm happy to recommend Gustave.

James B.United States
January 2026

We were a group of 4 with a young child. Gustave was patient, kind and memorable in the way he guided us through everything we could possibly see if Strasbourg over the course of the day. Highly recommend him.

Paul T.United States
September 2025

Gustave was a very helpful, friendly, informative guide. We would highly recommend using him!

Your Strasbourg tour itinerary

The meeting point by default is the Cathedral, but we can agree on any location in the city centre (bus / train station, hotel, ship, . . . ). I can also arrange a pick up, with extra charge. Please contact me for further informations regarding transportation. From the cathedral and Its district, we will walk to the German district (the "Kaiserplatz"), outside the UNESCO Island. From there, you will start to understand the complexity of the Alsacian identity. The rest of the tour takes place back to the city centre, where you will see the emblematic squares of Broglie and Kleber, before reaching the famous district of the Petite France. Without any word, you will understand why this district is so famous, but with explanations, you will fully grasp how we ended up preserving these wonders.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This tour is a walking tour. We might have a tramway ride if the meeting point is not the Cathedral, and far from the centre. I can arrange a pick up anywhere, with extra fees.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Strasbourg, Grand Est, France

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: In front of the Cathedral Notre-Dame

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
1102509
Languages
Spanish
French
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Strasbourg is perfect for travellers who want to explore the rich history and architecture of the city with a knowledgeable local guide. It's suitable for families, including kids, and is wheelchair accessible, making it a great choice for seniors or those with mobility concerns. With a focus on both the highlights and hidden gems of Strasbourg, it's ideal for anyone looking to gain deeper insights into the city's unique heritage.

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