Night Watchman Tour Lucerne public (English)
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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Tour stops
7 stops
Meet in Lucerne, where the night watchman takes charge of the group after sunset.
Discover LucerneThe first stop is the Water Tower, which the night watchman casts in a different light.
Discover Lucerne Water Tower
At Kornmarkt, the night watchman tells you what happened here in days gone by.
Discover Kornmarkt Square
Stop at Weinmarkt, where the night watchman explains the route using the old Martini map.
At Brandgässli, the night watchman tells the legend of the Night of the Murders.
Round off the evening a few metres from the Chapel Bridge in this historic pub.
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.
Inclusions
1 hour 30 minutes guided city tour at night
medieval-dressed city guide
multimedia presentation
Hotel pick-up (within city limits) 50 CHF
Meeting point
Rosengartplatz, 6004 Luzern (nahe Kapellbrücke/Rathausquai)
Rosengartplatz, 6004 Luzern
Important information
- Wear comfortable shoes (cobblestone streets)
- Bring a jacket and possibly an umbrella
Provider
Operated by
citytrip AG
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