"In the footsteps of Freddie Mercury" City tour in Montreux
Follow in the footsteps of Freddie Mercury and Queen in Montreux guided by a true enthusiast! This interactive guided tour of the town focuses on the history of music in Montreux, the stay of Freddie Mercury and the band Queen with stories and fascinating facts.
Highlights
- Learn facts about the Montreux years of Freddie Mercury, the singer of the band Queen
- Hear authentic, unpublished anecdotes and stories
- Discover the musical history of Montreux and Freddie's connection with the town
- Anecdotes from Peter Freestone, Freddie's personal assistant for 12 years
- A tour of the town's iconic locations, suitable for everyone
- Pass the Mountain Studios at Montreux Casino where Queen's greatest albums were recorded
Description
From the meeting point, your guide will start the special city tour with you and other participants. You will walk about one kilometer along the shores of Lake Geneva. The music history of Montreux, especially during the 1970s and 1980s, will be shared with you along the way.
You will hear authentic anecdotes and stories about Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the band Queen. He lived in Montreux for several years. His personal assistant for over 12 years, Peter Freestone, narrates in the audio guide (in English). Your guide has been in close contact with him for 20 years.
Your guide is also the president of the Montreux Celebration, which organizes several days each year in honor of Freddie Mercury. The endpoint of the walk is the famous Freddie Mercury statue by the lakeshore.
Practical Information:
- Audio guide languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian
Information about the meeting point
Tour 1:00 hr. "In the Footsteps of Freddie Mercury"
- Under the covered market of Montreux, behind the bus stop, "Montreux Marché".
Tour 2:30 hr. "In the Footsteps of Freddie Mercury extended"
- At the corner of the building "Petit Palais", which is located next to the bus stop "Centre des Congrès".
Inclusions
1 hour or 2.5 hours guided tour
interactive audio guide in 6 languages
Broadcasting exclusive photos and videos on the audio guide
Easy walk along the lakeshore of Montreux
Meeting point
Montreux (Treffpunkt variiert je nach Buchung)
CWJ5+RX Montreux, Switzerland
Provider
Operated by
Freddie Tours
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