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Night Watchman Tour Lucerne public (English)

Activity provider: citytrip AG

Join Ralf, the night watchman, for a guided tour through Lucerne after sunset. Focuses on the period from the 12th to the 18th century.

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Night Watchman Tour Lucerne public (English)

Name: Night Watchman Tour Lucerne public (English)
Brand: Swiss Activities
SKU: 2083

Activity provider: citytrip AG

Activity provider: citytrip AG

Join Ralf, the night watchman, for a guided tour through Lucerne after sunset. Focuses on the period from the 12th to the 18th century.

The Most Important in Brief

Duration

1:30 hours

Meeting point

Rosengartplatz, 6004 Lucerne (near Kapellbrücke/Rathausquai)

Free cancellation

Full refund in case of cancellation up to 24h before start

Languages

English

From CHF 30

FromCHF 30

From CHF 30

FromCHF 30

Includes
- 1 hour 30 minutes guided city tour at night
- medieval-dressed city guide
- multimedia presentation
- Hotel pick-up (within city limits) 50 CHF
Highlights
- Enjoy a theatrical night watchman's tour with a medieval-themed city guide
- Delight in a multimedia presentation
- Experience the night-time sights of the old town of Lucerne
- Hear the legend of the Night of Murder in Brandgässli
- Marvel at the word-and-image presentation of Jakob von Wyl's seven-part Danse Macabre cycle
Description
This guided tour transports you from the Middle Ages through to the 18th century. The guide is dressed in medieval attire and shares eerie stories from past Lucerne and the Swiss Confederation.

Famous sights are illuminated from a different perspective. You will hear the sound of the fire horn right at the beginning.

You will visit landmarks such as the water tower, the Chapel Bridge, the Grain Market, and the Wine Market. At each stop, you’ll learn what happened here centuries ago. The route is explained by the night watchman using the 400-year-old Martin plan. Multimedia presentations (including projectors in the dark) add an engaging touch to the city walk.

Practical Information:
- Suitable for strollers and wheelchairs
Swiss Activities Tip
Just a few metres from the Chapel Bridge, you'll find the "Mr. Pickwick Pub." Furnished with historic furniture, it offers a typically English atmosphere. It stays open until midnight on Tuesdays and provides a lovely setting to wind down this city tour.
Important Information
- Wear comfortable shoes (cobblestone streets)
- Bring a jacket and possibly an umbrella
Meeting Points
Rosengartplatz, 6004 Lucerne (near Kapellbrücke/Rathausquai)

Includes

1 hour 30 minutes guided city tour at night
medieval-dressed city guide
multimedia presentation
Hotel pick-up (within city limits) 50 CHF

Highlights

Enjoy a theatrical night watchman's tour with a medieval-themed city guide
Delight in a multimedia presentation
Experience the night-time sights of the old town of Lucerne
Hear the legend of the Night of Murder in Brandgässli
Marvel at the word-and-image presentation of Jakob von Wyl's seven-part Danse Macabre cycle

Description

This guided tour transports you from the Middle Ages through to the 18th century. The guide is dressed in medieval attire and shares eerie stories from past Lucerne and the Swiss Confederation.

Famous sights are illuminated from a different perspective. You will hear the sound of the fire horn right at the beginning.

You will visit landmarks such as the water tower, the Chapel Bridge, the Grain Market, and the Wine Market. At each stop, you’ll learn what happened here centuries ago. The route is explained by the night watchman using the 400-year-old Martin plan. Multimedia presentations (including projectors in the dark) add an engaging touch to the city walk.

Practical Information:

Suitable for strollers and wheelchairs

Swiss Activities Tip

Just a few metres from the Chapel Bridge, you'll find the "Mr. Pickwick Pub." Furnished with historic furniture, it offers a typically English atmosphere. It stays open until midnight on Tuesdays and provides a lovely setting to wind down this city tour.

Important Information

Wear comfortable shoes (cobblestone streets)
Bring a jacket and possibly an umbrella

Meeting Points

Rosengartplatz, 6004 Lucerne (near Kapellbrücke/Rathausquai)

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Highlights
Description
Swiss Activities Tip
Important Information
Meeting Points

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