Private Medieval City Walk
Experience historical Lucerne on a medieval city sightseeing walking tour. See the main attractions and hear the comments of your medievally dressed guide. He will take you through narrow streets and hidden places of old Lucerne and tell you about ghosts, demons and witches. Compare old and new Lucerne with the help of historical pictures, which were exclusively printed for you on postcards. Discover the Ritterscher Palace on an inside visit. See the stone masonry art work and enjoy the presentation of the Dance of the Dead paintings on the second floor of that Renaissance Palace.
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Private Medieval City Walk
Private Medieval City Walk: 1.5-hr Private Medieval City Walk with inside visit of the Ritter Palace (except Sat/Sun when Ritterscher Palace is closed)
What's included in Private Medieval City Walk
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the medieval tapestry of Lucerne, unraveling tales from the 12th to the 18th century as you traverse its cobblestone streets. Your journey begins with the haunting echo of the firehorn, heralding the arrival of the night watchman, Ralf. Through his eyes, you'll glimpse the toil and tribulations of a lower-class town servant, steeped in the history of Lucerne. Following the ancient Martiniplan, a map woven with centuries-old secrets, you'll behold iconic landmarks such as the venerable Water Tower, the storied Chapel Bridge, and the serene St. Peter's Chapel.
The St. Peter's Chapel ist the first church in town dating back to the 12th century
Haus Und Turm Zur Gilgen
The Zurgilgen House and Tower is the oldest private stone house in Lucerne and was completed in 1510. It has a beautiful Gothic round tower, while the house itself was baroqueized in the 18th century.
Inclusions
- Professional native guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Some exclusive post cards featuring Old Lucerne and a City Map
- Inside visit of the Ritterscher Palace (except on Weekends, Holidays and Special Events)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The Ritterscher Palace is open to the public from Monday to Friday but can be closed for visitors in case of governmental events. In this case an inside visit of the building is not possible and the presentation of the Dance of Dead paintings will be on the iPad of your guide.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Rathausquai / Rosengartplatz is right at the river netx to the Chapel Bridge (the wooden bridge with the tower), right river bank.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
