1.5-Hour Small-Group Nightwatchman Walk in Medieval Lucerne
Explore medieval Lucerne on the Nightwatchman Walking Tour. See the illuminated attractions and hear the comments and background stories of the Nightwatchman. You will hear about ghosts, demons and witches and the Legend of the Riot of Lucerne. You will learn about living in Lucerne in the middle ages, you get information about law and order of that time. The Nightwatchman Guide is dressed in medieval style and equipped with a traditional Swiss halberd. He takes you through narrow streets and hidden places of the historic Centre of Lucerne. The tour is surrounded by pictures presented with a projector, on iPad and on postcards.
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What's included in 1.5-Hour Small-Group Nightwatchman Walk in Medieval Lucerne
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Peterskapelle (Peter's Chapel)
As the tour starts you hear the fire horn followed by the invocation pray. The Nightwatchman tells you about his hard life in the middle age. With the help of a projector he introduces you to medieval Lucerne. You have a detailed look into the Martini plan, the first city map of Lucerne, dating from 1597. You see the route on the map and you will discover that many of the buildings on the map are still here today. You see St. Peter’s Chapel, the first church in town dating back to the 12th century. Next to it you see the first private stone house of Lucerne and you find out where the expression "stone rich" comes from.
Chapel Bridge
Did you know that the Water Tower was built some decades before the Chapel Bridge? In fact the Water Tower was built in the late 13th century while the Chapel Bridge dates back to 1365. You see pictures of the inside of the Water Tower and hear about the torture chamber, the dungeon and the secret room. Further you learn from where the Chapel Bridge got its name from.
You walk round the corner to Kapellplatz and hear about live in the middle age in the blooming Republic of Lucerne. Walking through the Furrengasse you learn about its Ghost and the Toggeli (Incubus aka "love robber") around him.
Inclusions
- Medievally dressed Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Some exclusive post cards featuring Old Lucerne
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children up to twelve years old are free but must be accompanied by an adult
- Tours take place rain, snow or shine. It is recommended to dress appropriately for the weather and bring an umbrella or rain coat.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your guide right next to Chapel Bridge, on the right hand riverside. Go to the wooden bridge with the tower. This is called the Chapel Bridge and the Water Tower. We meet at the square right at the end of the Chapel Bridge on the right hand riverside.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Tours take place rain, snow or shine. It is recommended to dress appropriately for the weather and bring an umbrella or rain coat.
