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Private Medieval City Walk

1 hour and 30 minutes

Easy

The Medieval City Walk is your historical Daytime Tour through Lucerne. Your medievally dressed guide explores the Old Town's hidden corners, sharing tales of ghosts and demons and includes an inside visit to the Ritter Palace.

Step back in time and explore historical Lucerne on a medieval city sightseeing walking tour. See the main attractions and hear the fascinating stories from your medievally dressed guide. He will take you through narrow streets and hidden places of old Lucerne, sharing tales of ghosts, demons, and witches.

On this themed walking tour, compare old and new Lucerne with the help of historical pictures, exclusively printed for you on postcards. As part of the tour, discover the Ritterscher Palace with an exclusive inside visit. Marvel at the stone masonry artwork and enjoy the Dance of the Dead paintings displayed onthis stunning Renaissance palace. 

What's included?
    • Professional medievally dressed local guide (aka Nightwatchman Ralf)
    • Inside visit of the Ritterscher Palace (except on Weekends, Holidays and Special Events)
    • Some exclusive post cards featuring Old Lucerne
    • City map of Lucerne and a swiss map
    • A cup of fresh water from Mount Pilatus
    • All taxes, fees and handling charges, no hidden surcharges
    Exclusions
      • Transfers to/from Meeting Point (which is right at the wooden Chapel Bridge)
      Know before you book
        • Meeting Point for the Tour is at Rosengartplatz (which is right at the wooden Chapel Bridge)
        • The Tour operates in all weather conditions.
        • During the Winter (November-March) the tour duration is 1 hour.
        • The majority of the tour is wheelchair accessible. However, due to a set of stairs, a small section of the tour is unfortunately inaccessible.
        • 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 tablet of your guide.
        What to bring
          • The Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella or rain coat.
          • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.