Discover Kaysersberg with a passionate local guide: cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, a medieval bridge, and a castle. A unique experience in one of the most beautiful villages in Alsace!

PRICE: $41
per person

 

Explore Kaysersberg differently – Unusual 2-hour guided tour

Discover Kaysersberg as you’ve never seen it before on an unusual guided tour led by a passionate local guide who will take you back in time through the secrets, legends, and hidden treasures of this iconic village.

Forget the usual tourist routes: this 2-hour walk invites you to look up, listen to the stones and understand the forgotten signs of local history.

Here’s what this tour has in store for you:

The fortified bridge and the Weiss River: the majestic entrance to the village, a strategic location steeped in history and battles.
Stories of the town’s iconic houses
Cobbled streets and houses with oriels: a walk through a picture-postcard setting, where every facade has a story to tell.
The castle: perched on its rocky spur, it has watched over Kaysersberg since the Middle Ages. Discover its origins, its defensive function and the myths that surround it.
The birthplace of Dr. Schweitzer: the story of a Nobel Peace Prize winner with an extraordinary destiny.
Wine-growing traditions: from the vineyard to the cellar, discover the wine-growing soul of Kaysersberg through stories and expertise.
Ancient symbols and strange inscriptions: learn to “read” the village through the signs carved on lintels and door frames.
Short stories of great families: notables, merchants, etc. The other side of Kaysersberg.
Your guide will punctuate the tour with true, unusual, and touching anecdotes, immersing you in the Kaysersberg of yesterday and today. You will also discover local customs, legends still told in families, and how this village embodies the soul of Alsace.

Why choose this tour?

To explore Kaysersberg beyond its charming facades
To enjoy a unique experience in a small group, led by a passionate guide
To understand local history in a way other than through explanatory panels
To share a convivial moment with family, friends, or on your own. Whether you are a history buff, curious about nature, or simply looking for an authentic experience, this tour is for you.
Also suitable for children.

Tour departure: from the Gouraud car park in Kaysersberg.

Please wear comfortable shoes. The tour will take place in all weather conditions.

To understand local history in a way other than through the information panels.
To explore Kaysersberg beyond its charming facades
To share a convivial moment with family, friends, or on your own
Discover France’s favorite village of 2017
A gem to be discovered as soon as possible.

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