A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Strasbourg’s Grand Île
On this self-guided tour, you'll waltz past colourful half-timber houses in the quaint French-German city of Strasbourg. Strasbourg’s Grand Île, the island at its heart, was the first city centre to be given UNESCO World Heritage Status in 1988. On this self-paced tour, you’ll explore its quaint cobbled lanes and historical buildings and hear a few of its fascinating, sometimes quirky, stories.
You’ll stroll along the picturesque streets of La Petite France, as the district is often called. Along the way, you’ll learn about Strasbourg’s rich history, from a free city under the Holy Roman Empire in the 1200s to one that was transferred from French to German rule and back again in the 1800s and 1900s. I’ll also show you its many historical landmarks, point out its gorgeous architecture, and share a few quirky anecdotes.
Join me on this adventure through time and discover the magic of this charming Alsatian city.
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A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Strasbourg’s Grand Île
What's included in A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Strasbourg’s Grand Île
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Barrage VaubanPass-by Only
The tour starts at the Vauban Dam, where you'll learn how it kept out invaders. While passing by, any admission fees or purchases are not included in the tour cost.
Pont CouvertsPass-by Only
As you begin your exploration, walk along the Ponts Couverts, the covered bridges overlooking the Vauban Dam. While crossing, any purchases or entry fees are not included in the tour cost.
La Petite FrancePass-by Only
Stroll through La Petite France, admiring its colorful half-timber houses and learning about their significance. While passing by, any food or drinks purchased are not included in the tour cost.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour begins in front of Maison des Ponts Couverts - 3 Ponts Couverts, 67000 Strasbourg, France. It's in the middle of Ponts Couverts. The nearest tram stop is Alt Winmärik (Lines F and B).
End Points
- The tour ends at Passerelle de l'Abreuvoir.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
