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Home1-Hour Themed Walk In Lucerne About Swiss Confederation
Description
Sign up for this informative themed walk focussing on the city and the Swiss Confederation from the 12th to the 18th century. Hear the stories of Martiniplan and Martin Martini, the genius copper engraver, from your Nightwatchman, as he takes you to remarkably well-preserved historical sites like Water Tower, built a few decades before the wooden Chapel Bridge.
Highlights
- Wander at the architecture of the Water Tower and the torture chamber inside
- Hear the details about living in the blooming Republic of Lucerne
- See the Lucerne Foot and Elle on the wall of the Town Hall
- Listen to the story of the unlucky mason of Hans von Trient
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- Meet your guide upon arrival and starts your tour with the fire horn followed by the Nightwatchman call. Here you go. Nightwatchman Ralf introduces himself and tells you about his life in the middle ages.
- See the Martiniplan, a 400 years old city map and hear from Martin Martini, the genius copper engraver, counterfeiter and loudmouth. The Night Watchman shows you tonight's walking route on the Martini map. He also tells you about the main city buildings and the fortification of Old Lucerne. You will discover that many of the buildings have been well kept over the centuries and still attract the Lucerne visitor of today.
- Visit the most photographed attraction in Switzerland; the Water Tower, built a few decades before the wooden Chapel Bridge. And get to know about the insides of the Water Tower and the torture chamber.
- Hear the details about living in the blooming Republic of Lucerne a few steps around the corner.
- Walk through the Furrengasse and learn about its Ghost and the Toggelis around him.
- See the Lucerne Foot and Elle on the wall of the Town Hall.
- Hear the story of the "Giant of Reiden".and in the Brandgässli Alley, get to know about the Riot of Lucerne before you reach the lower wine market, where once the pillory was located.
- Continue to the Zöpfli, where the Nightwatchman introduces you to medieval law and order. Learn about medieval prosecution, interrogation methods, corporal punishment and death penalties.
- Then cross the Reussbrücke, pass the "Swiss King" house, and walk by the former pawn shop and the mint house to the Alte Suidtersche Apotheke. There you see the window of the medieval pharmacy.
- See the legendary house of Lux Ritter, and you may ask yourself why the first two floors look different from the third floor. The Nightwatchman knows. Listen to the story of the unlucky mason of Hans von Trient, also known as Giovanni Lynzo.
- Then, visit the Dance of Death, an art piece of seven paintings created by Jakob von Wyl. See the pictures and listen to what the Nightwatchman has to tell you about it.
- Continue upriver and pass the Jesuitenkirche. See the town hall from another point of view, while the Night Watchman tells you about the unique feature of the architecture of that Renaissance building.
- Cross the Chapel Bridge to reach the starting point, where the tour ends.
What's Included
Walking Tour with bilingual, medievally-dressed, local Lucerne tour guide and media presentation
What's Excluded
Transfers to/from the meeting point
What to bring
- Please wear comfortable footwear, as most of the route is cobblestoned.
Know before you go
The tour duration is 90 minutes in summer and 60 minutes in winter.
The covered walking distance is 1.6 km which is approx. 1 mile.
The tour is wheelchair accessible.
The tour takes place in all weather. Please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 4 | CHF 28 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |