1.5-Hour Small-Group Nightwatchman Walk in Medieval Lucerne
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Medievally dressed Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Some exclusive post cards featuring Old Lucerne
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
What To Expect
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.
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English, 21:30 hrs
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English, 19:30 hrs
Public Tour
English, 20:30 hrs
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Deutsch, 19:00 Uhr
Öffentliche Tour auf Deutsch
English, 21:00 hrs
Public Tour
English, 20:00 hrs
Public Tour
English, 19:00 hrs
Public Tour
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great night time tour.
Michael F,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was great. Very informative. The tour guide gave us a lot of interesting and some times funny information. I would recomend this tour for all ages.
Good tour for families.
Karin N,
Aug 21, 2024
- Viator
4.00Tour guide was funny and personable and gave us a great history of Luzern. His art history lessons were very informative.
Lots of fun!
Louise S,
Aug 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00Lots of fun and lots of info about Lucerne. It's a great way to learn about the history of Lucerne and the Middle Ages. The guide uses a lot of visual aids, and is very interesting.
Interesting history and fun to walk the streets at night
Jen W,
Jul 3, 2024
- Viator
4.00This was fun and a good little overview of Swiss history and architecture. The symbols and murals on the buildings are fascinating.
Loved walking at night
Renee R,
Jun 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00Walking around a night gave this tour a very real picture of what medieval Lucerne was like. The guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. This was by far the most enjoyable walking tour out of about six on this trip.
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