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stroll
A walk, drive, or hike through an area, often without a fixed destination, in order to explore it or discover something.
Wir machten einen Streifzug durch die Altstadt und entdeckten viele kleine, charmante Läden.
We took a stroll through the old town and discovered many small, charming shops.
'Streifzug' (stroll / survey / raid) is made up of the verb 'streifen' (to roam, wander around) and the noun 'der Zug' (movement, march). So it describes a kind of roaming, exploratory movement.
Der Jäger machte einen Streifzug durch sein Revier.
The hunter took a stroll through his territory.
'Der Streifzug' (stroll / survey / raid) is almost always combined with the verbs 'machen' (to make/do) or 'unternehmen' (to undertake). 'Unternehmen' is somewhat more formal than 'machen'.
Am Sonntag haben wir einen Streifzug durch den Flohmarkt gemacht.
On Sunday we took a stroll through the flea market.
You can recognize the exact meaning from the context. A 'Streifzug durch die Stadt' (stroll through the city) is a walk (m01). A 'Streifzug durch die Geschichte' (survey of history) is a thematic overview (m02). A 'Streifzug durch feindliches Gebiet' (raid through enemy territory) is a military action (m03).
Ihr erster Roman ist ein Streifzug durch die eigene Familiengeschichte.
Her first novel is a survey of her own family history.
To name the area or topic being explored, the preposition 'durch' followed by the accusative is almost always used. The pattern is: 'ein Streifzug durch etwas' (a stroll/survey through something).
Die Touristen machten einen Streifzug durch die Gassen von Venedig.
The tourists took a stroll through the alleys of Venice.
tour
'die Tour' and 'der Streifzug' can both describe going or traveling through an area. 'Tour' usually sounds more planned: you have a route, a destination, or several stops. 'Streifzug' sounds freer and more curious. You move through an area to discover something, often without a fixed destination. The words can be confused because both can be a kind of excursion. For a planned hike or trip, 'Tour' fits better. For relaxed exploration, 'Streifzug' sounds more natural.
Nach dem Essen machten sie einen Streifzug durch die kleinen Gassen.
After dinner, they took a stroll through the small alleys.
Vor der Reise besprechen wir die Tour durch die Altstadt.
Before the trip, we discuss the tour through the old town.