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Secrets of Old Town Lucerne - Free walking tour

Duration: 1h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: John
Quality Verified Registered on August 01, 2021

A city tour guide, mountain guide and e-bike guide based in Lucerne, Switzerland. I have a Master's and Bachelor's degree in History, and I'm passionate about showing others my amazing city! After travelling all over the world, I fell in love with Lucerne and settled here in 2018. Having once been a tourist here myself, I know how overwhelming the Old Town can be - there's so much to see and so much to learn about! Now as a local, I love sharing my passion for this amazing city with others. :)

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to Lucerne!
Join me on a walking tour to see the highlights of Lucerne's beautiful, historic Old Town.

You'll discover the secret histories and hidden meanings behind the attractions of old Lucerne, starting from the world-famous Chapel Bridge and looping through the Old Town to the Rittersche Palace and stunning Jesuit Church.
Along the way you'll learn about Lucerne, the 'The City of Lights' - you'll visit picturesque bridges, formidable towers, unique churches, intricate fountains, vibrant market squares, and twisting alleyways.

Book this tour and enjoy!

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Bahnhofstrasse 7, 6003 Luzern, Switze...
    Bahnhofstrasse 7, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
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    Meet me at the entrance to the Chapel Bridge ('Kapellbrücke' in German), on the south bank of the river. I'll be wearing a black cap and an orange backpack, and carrying a folder!

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Stadtrelief

    Beautiful 3D relief map - the perfect overview of the city.

  • 2
    Free admission
    Kapellbrücke

    The infamous Chapel Bridge and Water Tower. Photo ops, exquisite paintings, and dark stories.

  • 3
    Outside visit
    Rosengart Platz

    The north bank of the Reuss with views of Rigi and Pilatus.

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Kapellplatz

    A square full of secrets.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Fritschibrunnen

    Stunning painted fountain with layer upon layers of hidden meaning.

  • 6
    Outside visit
    Kornmarkt

    The old Corn Market, now a lively Old Town square.

  • 7
    Outside visit
    Rathaus Stadt Luzern

    The old town hall and attached tower.

  • 8
    Outside visit
    Unter der Egg

    The home of Karnival, with stunning, easy-to-miss murals.

  • 9
    Outside visit
    Metzgerrainle

    Passage of the guild members, hidden away in Lucerne's back streets.

  • 10
    Outside visit
    Weinmarkt

    Wine market or fish market? Either way, this sqaure has incredible murals that need to be explained!

  • 11
    Outside visit
    Weinmarkt-Brunnen

    The oldest fountain in Old Town, with it's own secret history.

  • 12
    Outside visit
    Hotel des Balances

    Stunning photo opportunity, with layers of secrets hidden in the artwork.

  • 13
    Outside visit
    Mühlenplatz

    Once the industrial heart of the town, now a thriving bar district.

  • 14
    Free admission
    Spreuerbrücke

    ... aka the Bridge of Death. Cryptic 17thC paintings and a hidden chapel.

  • 15
    Outside visit
    Nadelwehr Luzern

    The needle dam on the Reuss.

  • 16
    Free admission
    Government Buildings of Canton Lucerne

    The Rittischer Palast - stunning Italian facade and a little-known entrance leading to the heart of government.

  • 17
    Free admission
    jesuit church

    The utterly unique Jesuit Church, inside and out.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 12 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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