In the footsteps of Freddie Mercury (Extended 2h30 version)
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
An extended version of the Freddie Tour. A more complete itinerary with more places, stories, pictures and anecdotes to discover.
- Accompanied by a guide
- Multilingual audio guide
- Duration about 2h30
- Easy walk of 2 kilometer
Authentic and previously unheard explanations and anecdotes thanks to the testimony of Peter Freestone, Freddie Mercury's personal assistant for 12 years, with whom the guide has been in regular contact for over 20 years.
Interactive audio guides in 6 languages: French, English (with Peter Freestone's voice), German, Italian, Spanish and Russian, as well as exclusive photos and videos broadcast throughout the visit to better immerse yourself in the Montreux of the 1980s.
You will expand your musical background during a pleasant walk along the lakeside and the town of Montreux.
Meeting Place: at the corner of the "Petit Palais" building, next to the "Centre des Congrès" bus stop. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the Freddie Tour.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
What To Expect
Montreux
The journey of about 2km through Montreux presents no difficulty and is suitable for everyone. From your departure point, we will go to the Freddie Mercury statue via the Casino Barrière. We will make various stops along the way to discover many points of interest related to Freddie Mercury and Queen.
Options
In the footsteps of Freddie Mercury (Extended 2h30 version)
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
audioguide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
FANTASTIC tour, a great Queen/Freddie experience
Brian R,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00As long time Queen fans from the 70s we were apprehensive if this tour would be good or not. It was FANTASTIC. Two and a half hours of amazing pics and stories about Freddie and Queen that we had never heard/seen before while seeing the actual places brought to life. At the start you are given an audio/visual phone type device and headphones by guide Lucien. The audio/video commentary used throughout the tour is by Peter Phoebe Freestone Freddie's personal assistant and is superb. The guide Lucien and his family have put the tour together with Phoebe and it shows in the superb content. Lucien walks you to the actual places and adds extra comments to Phoebe's audio commentary and answers questions (he is very knowledgeable). Many exclusive pics are shown of the hotels, venues etc and pic of Freddie and Queen at the venues from the 70s and 80s as they were at that time. So many moving and spine tingling experiences like the wall outside the Mountain studio back door with fan comments (and adding our own with Lucien's pens) and walking along the lake while Winters Tale is playing with Freddie's words about the actual place you are at. So poignant and tear jerking. The stories and places were so real and exclusive to the tour. Lucien gets entry to all the places the action actually happened at from the Hotels to the venue where Queen played in 84 and 86. Note the tour goes into the studio exhibition in the casino but doesn't stop for long so make sure you go back on your own to take time there. One of the most tear jerking parts is looking across the lake to the apartment Freddie owned and left only 14 days before his death then the walk back with Winters tale playing. We have done so many Queen things from the many Freddie and Queen concerts, taking part in the I want to break free and Friends will be Friends videos, to the Queen conventions in England with Jackie and Holland but this tour ranks as one of the best Queen experiences we have ever done. There is also a one hour tour for those who want a quicker version. But for those of us who are mega fans it MUST be the two and a half hour tour. If you are long term big Queen fan you MUST take this tour. You will not be disappointed. Lucien and family and Phoebe, thanks to you for this tour.
Unforgettable.
Katia M,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Exceptional both in the explanations and in all the information received, as well as in the exceptional places we were able to enter, and in the panorama during the 2.5-hour walk. And the wonderful surprise at the end where we were able to meet Peter Freestone.
Very nice and dedicated guide, and a great experience.
949wiolettab,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well prepared and informative, with a palpable connection to Freddie Mercury. It was an emotional experience for us.
Amazing day
veroniquef908,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Perfect unforgettable day thank you for the guide and we had good time for this beautiful day thank you again
Freddy the best
Mercedes T,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I loved knowing a lot of things I didn't know about Montrew and Freddy Mercury and the Queen band guide very attentive and solucito
Was able to walk at your own pace. Very informative tour. Extremely knowledgeable guide plus the phone with the guide on it was
Susan D,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the tour. The guide on the phone was really informative saw photos we have never seen before. All of the tour was easily accessible.
Authentic Insight from Peter Freestone
Duffy190467,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing and unique authentic insight into the life of Freddie Mercury, a true legend. Only a handful of people can shred this experience. I have been a fan of Queen, Freddie Mercury for about 45 years and have ready many books etc. on their story. This trip and its location is perfect to get an insight to what Freddie was really like. Beautifully delivered in a relaxed and professional way. Visit to the Duck House is not included in the walk, but you can walk to it in about 20 minutes privately. The Queen Experience is not part of the tour; it is free and you should definitely allow time to visit, especially the studio room ! Highly Recommended !!
Freddie Mercury Tour
Shirley D,Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a must do for any Queen fan, it is fantastic, full of interesting facts about the music scene in Montreux, our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable about all things Freddie, all flat walking and very easy, it takes you into places that the general public cannot go, I recommend the full extended tour, absolutely worth doing and all in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake, worth every penny. Awesome, thank you for a fab experience, sadly don't remember the name of our friendly tour guide.
You must have been there for a while!
Gerbera1992,Sep 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a holiday of a few days in Montreux because of Queen fans. Therefore also visited many things and locations of Queen and Freddie’s footsteps. Of course I walked past the statue daily and sat in the sun and sunset. Nice location.
positive
Wander64147454961,May 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00incredible, we loved the tour. We suggest some shops with counters with souvenirs and a terrace for hot chocolate
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