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No minimum number of attendeesNo minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Secrets of Old Town Lucerne - Free walking tour
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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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?
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View on mapMeeting point:Bahnhofstrasse 7, 6003 Luzern, Switze...Bahnhofstrasse 7, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
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!
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1Outside visitStadtrelief
Beautiful 3D relief map - the perfect overview of the city.
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2Free admissionKapellbrücke
The infamous Chapel Bridge and Water Tower. Photo ops, exquisite paintings, and dark stories.
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3Outside visitRosengart Platz
The north bank of the Reuss with views of Rigi and Pilatus.
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4Outside visitKapellplatz
A square full of secrets.
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5Outside visitFritschibrunnen
Stunning painted fountain with layer upon layers of hidden meaning.
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6Outside visitKornmarkt
The old Corn Market, now a lively Old Town square.
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7Outside visitRathaus Stadt Luzern
The old town hall and attached tower.
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8Outside visitUnter der Egg
The home of Karnival, with stunning, easy-to-miss murals.
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9Outside visitMetzgerrainle
Passage of the guild members, hidden away in Lucerne's back streets.
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10Outside visitWeinmarkt
Wine market or fish market? Either way, this sqaure has incredible murals that need to be explained!
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11Outside visitWeinmarkt-Brunnen
The oldest fountain in Old Town, with it's own secret history.
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12Outside visitHotel des Balances
Stunning photo opportunity, with layers of secrets hidden in the artwork.
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13Outside visitMühlenplatz
Once the industrial heart of the town, now a thriving bar district.
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14Free admissionSpreuerbrücke
... aka the Bridge of Death. Cryptic 17thC paintings and a hidden chapel.
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15Outside visitNadelwehr Luzern
The needle dam on the Reuss.
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16Free admissionGovernment Buildings of Canton Lucerne
The Rittischer Palast - stunning Italian facade and a little-known entrance leading to the heart of government.
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17Free admissionjesuit 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).
Tour opinions
Marina
04 Dec 2023
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Travelled in couple -
Dec 2023
John was a great guide. He made the tour really appealing and funny. He also helped us with a problem we had. I highly recommend it.
Gabriel
13 Oct 2023
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Travelled in couple -
May 2023
Great tour!
Jake
27 Sep 2023
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Travelled in couple -
Sep 2023
Definitely best walking tour I have ever been on, John has such a wealth of knowledge and it definitely showed during the tour, anyone thinking of doing a tour I highly recommend John 👌🏻
Alvin
21 Sep 2023
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Travelled in couple -
Sep 2023
John's explanations about the history of the city were detailed and incredibly interesting. His passion for the city is obvious, and the breadth and depth of his knowledge was impressive. My wife and I loved the tour - we've attended several during the course of our Europe trip, and John's was simply the best. Thanks for the lovely tour and the memorable stories about the city!
Maria
21 Sep 2023
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Travelled in group -
Sep 2023
Excelente tour, excelente guía
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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?
Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
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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