🚲 Bike tour: to the European Institutions and Back to the City Centre
Tour description
Did you rent a bike in Strasbourg and don’t know where to start? This tour is perfect for you!
Many tourists visiting Strasbourg choose to rent bikes to explore the city, but often don’t know where to begin to make sure they don’t miss the most iconic spots. Routes can be tricky if you’re not familiar with the city, and the experience can be much easier and more enriching with a local guide to lead the way.
What do we offer?
A guided bike tour through Strasbourg’s main highlights, with a local guide who will share fascinating stories and details about the Strasbourg Cathedral, the Neustadt district, and the European Institutions. We’ll also make a stop at two of the most beautiful parks in the city: Parc de l'Orangerie and Parc de Contades, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing ride while learning about the history and secrets of each place.
Important Details:
⚠️ This tour is designed for people who already have or have rented a bicycle. We do not provide bikes for this tour, so we recommend bringing your own or renting one in advance. ⚠️
Tour Description:
Strasbourg Cathedral:
We’ll start our tour with a visit to the famous Strasbourg Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. We’ll share its history, its impressive façade, and the fascinating precision of its astronomical clock.
Neustadt:
Next, we’ll head to the Neustadt district, an area that reflects German influence in late 19th and early 20th-century architecture. You’ll discover how it was designed and how it has evolved over the years.
European Institutions:
Then, we’ll ride to the European Institutions, such as the European Parliament and the Council of Europe, where we’ll explore Strasbourg’s importance as a political capital of Europe and its key role in international affairs.
Parc de l'Orangerie and Parc de Contades:
During the tour, we’ll stop at some of Strasbourg’s most beautiful parks, like the Parc de l'Orangerie and Parc de Contades. These are perfect spots to relax, enjoy the scenery, and learn more about the region’s natural history.
Tour Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Why choose this tour?
This tour is ideal for those who want to explore Strasbourg actively and learn about the city from a local perspective. You’ll get to enjoy its main attractions at a comfortable pace while immersing yourself in its history and culture. And by doing it on a bike, you’ll be able to cover more ground and experience the city at your own rhythm.