Rapperswil public guided tour of the old town
From April to October, a public guided tour of the old town takes place every Saturday in Rapperswil. Experience what the medieval town has to offer.
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Tour stops
6 stops
Meeting point by the lake; the tour starts here with the city guide.
The route takes you across the main square and through the heart of the Old Town.
Stop at the rose gardens, where the wide range of varieties is on display.
Stop at the Capuchin Monastery, which has stood here since 1606 and is still in use.
The tour continues to the Deer Park below the castle hill.
The tour ends at Rapperswil Castle.
Highlights
- Stroll through picturesque alleyways with your city guide
- Visit the rose gardens and marvel at their diversity
- Take a look at the active Capuchin monastery, which has existed since 1606
- Listen to legends about Rapperswil
Description
On the public city tour with a city guide, you walk from Seequai across the main square of the Old Town and to the rose gardens. Later, the tour continues to the Capuchin monastery and Hirschpark and on to Rapperswil Castle. The guide will tell you stories and legends steeped in legend.
Swiss Activities Tip
If you are looking for a cosy coffee after the Old Town tour, then enjoy the home-made specialities at Café Koivu on the main square.
Inclusions
1:30 hour city tour through the old town
Meeting point
Visitor Center, Fischmarktplatz 1, 8640 Rapperswil
Fischmarktpl. 1, 8640 Rapperswil-Jona, Schweiz
Provider
Operated by
Rapperswil Zürichsee Tourismus
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Very informative and exciting. Many thanks to Mr. Thurnherr.
Katharina
25 May 2025
