Dive into the rich humanist legacy of Strasbourg with this 1.5-hour guided walking tour that explores the city’s Renaissance spirit through its intellectual, religious, and artistic heritage. Begin your journey at the majestic Strasbourg Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque and Gothic art, where theology, politics, and architecture intertwine.
From there, stroll through the historic streets and visit key landmarks that shaped Alsace’s identity during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Explore the Catholic Grand Seminary’s scholarly treasures, the emblematic Kammerzell House with its carved humanist symbols, and the Temple Neuf, a site of Protestant resilience.
Discover how the printing press revolutionized thought at Gutenberg Square and the surrounding Rue de l’Épine, where Strasbourg became a publishing powerhouse. Learn about Erasmus, Beatus Rhenanus, and the reformers who redefined the relationship between faith, knowledge, and individual freedom.
End your tour in front of the the Musée de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame, where Alsatian humanism comes full circle through art and archives.
This tour is ideal for curious minds who want to see Strasbourg not just as a pretty city, but as a cornerstone of European intellectual history.
Please note that the tour does not include the tour of the museums/Also, the churches can be visited depending on the aperture hours, please ask your guide before the tour if you wish to visit one in particular