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

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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.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Duration1 h – 2 h 30 min
LanguagesEnglish · French · German · Italian · Russian · Spanish
Meeting pointMontreux (Treffpunkt variiert je nach Buchung)

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Tour stops

4 stops

  1. Meeting point beneath the market hall, behind the bus stop, where the guide welcomes the group.

    Discover Montreux

  2. The walk follows the lakeside for around one kilometre. Along the way, the guide shares Montreux’s musical history.

    Discover Lac Léman

  3. The group passes the recording studio where Queen recorded their greatest albums.

  4. The tour ends at the monument to Queen’s lead singer.

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  • Hear authentic, unpublished anecdotes and stories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

  • Included:

    1-hour or 2-hour 30-minute guided tour

  • Included:

    Interactive audio guide in 6 languages

  • Included:

    Exclusive photos and videos shown on the audio guide

  • Included:

    Easy stroll along the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux

Meeting point

Montreux (Treffpunkt variiert je nach Buchung)

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Reviews

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