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Private 1.5-hour Nightwatchman walk in Medieval Lucerne
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Highlights

  • Explore medieval history with a Nightwatchman dressed in authentic attire, starting from your hotel lobby.
  • Discover the Martiniplan and dive into Lucerne’s ancient past on this private 1.5-hour walking tour.
  • View the Kapellbrücke from 1897 and the Water Tower, Switzerland's most photographed attractions.
  • Learn about medieval law and order at Zöpfli with insights from a Nightwatchman guide.
  • Experience the Dance of Death art piece by Jakob von Wyl during your night tour.

Your Experience

Start from the lobby of your hotel, where the Nightwatchman (a guide dressed in medieval attire) introduces himself and shares insights about his life during the middle ages. You will have a detailed look into the Martiniplan and dive into Lucerne’s ancient history on this 1.5-hour private walking tour. The duration changes from 90 minutes in summer to 60 minutes in winter.

Historical Landmarks

See the Kapellbrücke, a structure from 1897 that is one of Switzerland's most photographed attractions. Explore the Water Tower, built decades before the Chapel Bridge. Travel inside the Water Tower and its torture chamber to experience history firsthand.

Cultural Insights

Hear about living in the Republic of Lucerne and learn the story of The Toggeli (Nightmare). Continue walking through Furrengasse to discover its Ghost and the Toggelis associated with it. In Kornmarkt, see the Lucerne Foot and Elle on the Town Hall wall while learning about the "Giant of Reiden".

Medieval Law and Order

Continue to the Zöpfli where you will be introduced to medieval law and order by the Nightwatchman. Learn about prosecution, interrogation methods, corporal punishment, and death penalties from that era.

Cultural Artifacts

One of the night's highlights is the Dance of Death, an art piece consisting of seven paintings created by Jakob von Wyl. Cross the Reussbrücke, pass the house of the "Swiss King", walk by the former pawn shop and mint house to reach Alte Suidtersche Apotheke.

Tour Conclusion

Following travel upriver, pass the Jesuitenkirche and see the town hall before crossing the Chapel Bridge back to your starting point where the tour ends. The duration of this immersive experience lasts 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Must Know

  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
  • Meeting point description: Meet your guide at Rosengart Platz. If pick-up option is chosen at checkout your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel. Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking.(Rosengart Platz, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland)
  • Maximum of 10 people per tour group
  • Note that there is a minimum booking number of 10 guests for this tour (prices are shown as priced per person)
  • Should you wish to take a private tour with less than 10 people, you may, but you will still be asked to pay the full group price for 10 people
  • Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
  • Tour is not recommended for children under the age of 13
  • The duration of the tour is 90 minutes in summer and 60 minutes in winter
  • The covered walking distance is 1.6 km which is approx. 1 mile
  • Please wear comfortable footwear, as most of the route is cobblestoned
  • The tour takes place in all weather. Please dress appropriate and/or bring an umbrella
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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