"In the footsteps of Freddie Mercury" City tour in Montreux

• Walk with the guide about 1 km along the shore of Lake Geneva
• Learn facts about the Montreux years of Freddie Mercury, the singer of the band Queen
• Hear authentic, unpublished anecdotes and stories from the immediate environment
• Take a selfie in front of the Freddie Mercury statue in front of the market hall
• Get to know the Montreux from the 80's
• Interactive audio guides with anecdotes from Peter Freestone, Freddie's personal assistant
• Visit Mountain Studios, where Queen's greatest albums were recorded

From the market hall, your guide will take you and other participants on this special city tour. You will walk about one kilometer along the shores of Lake Geneva. The music history of Montreux, especially during the 1980s, will be brought closer to you on the way.

You will hear authentic anecdotes and stories about Freddie Mercury, the singer of the band Queen. He lived in Montreux for several years. His personal assistant over 12 years, Peter Freestone, tells in the audio guide itself (in English). With him, the city guide himself has been in close contact for 20 years.

Your guide is also the president of the Montreux Celebration, which annually creates a few days in honor of Freddie Mercury. The end point of the walk is the famous Freddie Mercury statue on the lakeshore.

Practical Information:

• Audio guide Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian

If you visit Montreux around September 5, you will be lucky enough to witness the "Freddie Celebration Days". September 5 was the birthday of Freddie Mercury. On several days, Freddie Mercury is commemorated with various events. They take place, for example, around the statue, in the casino and other places in the city of Montreux.

In the market hall of Montreux, Marché Couvert, Pl. du Marché, 1820 Montreux