We took the Tastes of Alsace and literally ate our way around the city. It, like all the excursions we took, was well worth the extra cost and we learned a lot about the city, culture and the food & wine in the process. ...
Fabulous city and great guide Rafaela made it come alive, we also booked an extra trip out to one of the Maginot line's fortresses. Wow, I never knew these existed. The local historian gave us the tour, I fully recommend. ...
Just a beautiful old town area along the river. Very scenic wood framed buildings. The Notre Dam Cathedral there is really cool. Enjoy a crepe on the street and enjoy the day. ...
You have to reach in from the port city of Mannheim. You cannot walk from the ship. I found the downtown very crowded but we did manage to find a pretty park along a river where we hung out and enjoyed the breezes. Tons, and tons of restaurants and french bakeries to choice from (as if you had not just had a big breakfast on the cruise ship.) ...