We enjoyed our walking tour with Gabriel. He provided a good overall picture of the history and…read moreculture of Strasbourg. His charm and love of his city really came through. Gabriel added some personal notes about his family that only added to our understanding of the history and culture of the city and region.

Gabriel Wetzer was my guide for a few hours on Sunday. We walked through the old city, discussed…read morethe history, their significance and Strasbourg in general. He enjoys questions so don't be shy. He sprinkles humor throughout so you're in for fun with Gabriel. I recommended him to my parents who are visiting in month.

Really nice experience overall. The boat ride itself was smooth and relaxing, and the views around…read morethe city were beautiful. The audio guide was informative, though sometimes a bit hard to hear with the noise around. It did feel a little crowded inside, but still enjoyable. Definitely worth doing once if you're visiting.

Our experience with Batorama on March 29th was one of the worst customer service experiences we…read morehave ever had while traveling. We purchased tickets for the 1:45 PM boat tour and were instructed to scan a barcode to find the pier location. We were also told the pier name, but at no point did anyone inform us that there were multiple piers operated by the same company. We went to the pier indicated, got in line, and waited over 30 minutes. There were no employees present to guide passengers or verify tickets, and nothing indicated that we might be in the wrong place. When boarding finally began for the boat we had been waiting for, we were abruptly told that our boat had already departed from a different pier -- despite the fact that we were standing in line for a Batorama boat operated by the same company. Instead of offering help or solutions, staff were dismissive and rude, and simply told us to go back to the main office if we wanted to rebook or request a refund. When we returned to the office around 2:00 PM, we encountered an employee named Kavi, whose behavior made an already frustrating situation far worse. We asked if our tickets could be rebooked for a later tour or refunded, given the obvious confusion about the pier locations. Kavi insinuated that we were idiots for not figuring out the location, because other tourist could figure it out. Kavi bluntly stated she could not help us with either option until her manager returned. When we asked when the manager would be back, she responded that she had no idea and that it could be anytime. Throughout the conversation, she spoke in an extremely condescending and dismissive tone, treating us as if we were the problem rather than customers who had been misdirected by the company's own unclear instructions. When I expressed my frustration with the situation, she snapped that she "wakes up at 6:30 every morning to deal with people like you." That racial slur, either against middle eastern or Americans, or both was extremely inappropriate. I reminded her that working with customers is literally her job, especially at a tourism company. I also told her that I didn't appreciate being spoken to as though I were incompetent , I have a doctorate degree, and I certainly don't need to be talked down to by someone refusing to help resolve a simple ticketing issue. After I left, my family members reported that she continued speaking about me and even called me dumb, which was shocking and completely unprofessional. Between the confusing pier system, lack of staff guidance, refusal to offer immediate assistance, and shockingly rude customer service, this experience left a terrible impression. If you want to ruin your trip to Strasbourg, take this tour.

You can view the clock for free anytime the Cathedral is open, but if you want see all the…read moremovements of the animated characters, there is a video presentation that starts at noon, with the clock moving at 12:30 pm. There is a nominal charge, which will make sense to you later if you are in the area around the clock with 400 people, only so many people can fit The video is excellent, and is presented in French, German, and English. The clock itself is a treasured masterpiece of clock-making, astronomy, and mathematics. The storytelling is very good, as well.

This clock is inside the church so if the church is closed you won't see it. It's tucked int he…read moreback corner and seems to be under repair. It's still working, but it is blocked by scaffolding partly. Hard to take a photo of the whole thing just because of location, people, lighting and repair work, but still a wonder to behold. When I think of the craftsmanship that went into this all those years ago. So many functions both quirky and practical. I have to give this a thumbs up.

The museum is closed on Mondays and general admission for adults is 6.50 Euros and under18 years…read morefree. A reduced price is of 3.50 is available to students up to 25 years, seniors 60+ and those who have an International Student Card. The purchase of an Escape Pass also provides a discount. Some rooms have elevator access. A magnetic induction necklace and audio-guide for the hearing impaired can be had, as well as, an audio-guided tactile tour for the visually impaired. Wheelchairs, folding chairs and baby carriers are on a first come first serve basis. The museum is seven centuries of art in Strasbourg and the Upper Rhine region. Created in 1929 by Hans Haug, the conservator and director from 1919-1963, Musee De L'Oeuver, Notre=Dame, is a three floor marvel of Medieval to Renaissance art spanning the time between 1347-1681. The interior of the building has all the ambiance of Medieval architecture, especially the first floor which was the meeting room for mason's and stone-cutters who worked on the Notre-Dame cathedral. Other notable areas include the Romanesque section (11th-12th) century, the Jube room features Gothic sculptures, the second floor houses arts of the 15th century and recognized artists like Conrad Witz, painter, Peter Hemmel, glass maker and Nicolas de Leyde, sculpture. The Renaissance period takes you to 1681. Goldsmith craft, tapestries and furniture have been acquired from various parts of the Upper Rhine region. The Interpretation room has the entire collection in digital form.

From the owner: Chefs-d'oeuvre de l'Art Gothique Installé depuis 1939 dans les bâtiments des XIVe et XVIe siècles…read moreinitialement affectés à l'administration du chantier de la Cathédrale, ce musée présente l'évolution des arts à Strasbourg ainsi que dans les régions du Rhin supérieur, entre le XIe et le XVIIe siècles. On peut y admirer une collection de vitraux, tapisseries, orfèvrerie et mobilier ainsi qu'un ensemble de natures mortes de Sébastien Stoskopff.

"Covered bridges" but not actually covered, the Ponts Couverts are three bridges and four towers…read morethat were built in the 13th century as a defense of the city. There was originally a wooden roof but it was removed back in 1784 and the name remained. The nearby marker in French, German and English reads, "The covered bridges comprised the city's wester defenses from the 13th to 17th centuries and formed part of the Episcopal wall. Three of the bruick-built towers have survived - the Heinrichsturn, the Hans von Altheiumturm and the tour des Français (French tower). The spur-shaped parts in front of the bridges were built by Daniel Specklin in the 16th century and fitted with loopholes for guns to fire through. The bridges' galleries were protected by a tilting roof, whence the name, and closed off by a wooden wall contained arrow slits. The galleries were replaced in 1784 by wooden footbridges and in 1865 by the sandstone bridges that can be seen today. From 1880 to 1950, the area in front of the second tower was taken by the Mathis Baths, which were divided into two pools, separated by covered pontoons surrounded by a fence and fitted with changing rooms." [Review 16450 overall - 84 in France - 1958 of 2021.]

Translates to "covered bridges" but the actual covered bridge is directly across called the Barrage…read moreVauban. Perhaps at one point these bridges were covered but definitely not anymore. It's a scenic area surrounded by water and large towers that once defended the city back in the 13th century. It would be neat to go up the towers and get a better vantage point of the Petite France quarter; however, the towers are off limits and inaccessible. It's worth coming here at night when the reflection of the water makes for a gorgeous photo.

Fabulous. Contemporary art usually goes right over my head but that wasn't a big piece of the…read moredisplays here when I visited Strasbourg in November 2021. Modern art, yes. Political art, not so much. My visit started with a large exhibit explaining the history and origin of the French national anthem, La Marseillaise. Me, I love a rounding rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. When done properly, it gives me goosebumps. So to have this opportunity to learn about this song was interesting and enjoyable. From the "Chant de Guerre" that was the battle hymn for the Army of the Rhine and adapted to become Chant des Marsellois and subsequently La Marseillaise. From 1792 and through the 19th and 20th centuries, it represented a rallying hymn in the struggles for freedom. It was even taken up by Chinese students demonstrating in Tiananmen Square in 1989. Other exhibits included sculptures and art pieces and portraits, many of them absolutely interesting. I particularly enjoyed "Three Elements" (1925) by Vasilly Kandinsky and bought a print of it in the gift shop. Masks are required throughout the museum and QR codes were checked at entry. The cloakroom is currently closed. Expect to spend at least 90 minutes touring the art. [Review 16448 overall - 82 in France - 1956 of 2021.]

Nice museum with an interesting mix of modern and contemporary art. Some pieces were really…read moreimpressive and unique, though a few exhibits felt a bit underwhelming. The space is well organized and easy to walk through, and it wasn't too crowded which made it more enjoyable. Worth a visit if you're into modern art.

Cool little museum with a big collection of the artist's drawings. I was invited to a guided tour…read moreand I am glad it offered me to discover this gem I would have otherwise skipped. Worth a visit!

Could have used more exhibits and translations but this museum is wonderful overall. Great gift…read moreshop too.

This Experience was the HIGHLIGHT of our trip through the Alsace Region! What a pleasure and honor…read moreto meet Paul-one of the most genuine and passionate persons we met along the way. He lives and breathes of his love for Alsace and wine and he made our day so enjoyable with his conversation and wonderful accent. Paul was so kind and patient while translating for us and teaching us all he knows of wine and the local wineries we visited. We especially enjoyed meeting the local wineries family owners and are amazed at their long heritage and dedication to the industry and culture. Paul guides us through some fabulous tastings and we purchased some wonderful wines to take on the rest of our travels through Europe. The VW van is awesome!!! And a great and unique way to travel around the area-with a great safe driver and guide-Paul! It was just a fantastic afternoon and just the right amount of time. And Paul gave us wonderful local recommendations that worked out perfectly during our stay in Strasbourg. Highest recommendation for this tour!

Great experience visiting the Route of Wine with Paul. He…read moreis friendly and knows a lot about wine and especially about Alsiacian one. Every wine we tasted was great and we can easily feel that Paul knows well every wine maker he works with. That's not an heavy-crowded / ultra touristic tour so it is more real and it also feels more personal. Definitely a thing to do during your trip to Alsace.