1-Hour Nightwatchman Walk in Lucerne with Swiss Confederation Stories

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire the architecture of the Water Tower and hear about the torture chamber inside
• 02 Hear what life was like in the blooming Republic of Lucerne
• 03 See the Lucerne Foot and Elle on the wall of the Town Hall
• 04 Listen to the story of the unlucky mason Hans von Trient

Join this informative themed walk through Lucerne and explore the city and the Swiss Confederation from the 12th to the 18th century. Led by a Nightwatchman, the tour brings history to life through stories of Martiniplan and Martin Martini, the genius copper engraver, while taking you to remarkably well-preserved historical sites such as the Water Tower, built a few decades before the wooden Chapel Bridge.

Visit the most photographed attraction in Switzerland, the Water Tower, built a few decades before the wooden Chapel Bridge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Lucerne

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nightwatchman Walk Through Old Lucerne

• Meet your guide on arrival and begin the tour with the fire horn, followed by the Nightwatchman call. Nightwatchman Ralf introduces himself and tells you about his life in the Middle Ages.
• See the Martiniplan, a 400-year-old city map, and hear about Martin Martini, the genius copper engraver, counterfeiter, and loudmouth. The Nightwatchman shows you tonight's walking route on the Martini map. He also tells you about the main city buildings and the fortifications of Old Lucerne. You will discover that many of the buildings have been well preserved over the centuries and still attract visitors to Lucerne today.
• Visit the most photographed attraction in Switzerland, the Water Tower, built a few decades before the wooden Chapel Bridge. Learn about the inside of the Water Tower and its torture chamber.
• Hear details about life in the blooming Republic of Lucerne just 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

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Walking tour with a bilingual, medievally dressed local Lucerne tour guide and media presentation

What's Not Included

• Transfers to and 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 approximately 1 mile.

• The tour is wheelchair accessible.

• The tour takes place in all weather. Please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Lucerne, Switzerland

Tour start

Lucerne, Switzerland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.