Private Tour

Lugano and Bellinzona private full-day tour

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

This full-day tour will show your the two most interesting and important cities of the Canton Ticino in Switzerland. Lugano, because it has a sunny promenade on the lakeshore and is the third most important city of the country in the banking industry after Zurich and Geneva, and Bellinzona, because it is the capital of the Canton Ticino and has three medieval castles (UNESCO heritage from 2000).

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Walking Tour in UNESCO heritage sites

Private Guide

Lunch

Round-trip tickets Lugano - Bellinzona (10 CHF)

What To Expect

Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

St. Lawrence Cathedral is the seat of Bishop of Lugano and has an absolute importance for the city.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Church of S. Maria degli Angioli

This church is famous because it conserves the important Renaissance fresco by Bernardino Luini.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Lugano and Bellinzona private full-day tour

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Spectacular views and history
caterina916,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Violetta was an excellent guide. She took us by train to Lugano and Bellinzona from Como and we saw some beautiful sights. We walked along the lake and we learnt a lot about each town. One of the highlights for me was the Castel grande where we walked around the perimeter of the castle and then underground. What a fun activity. Thank you Violetta for your expertise and answering any questions that I had. I would definitely recommend this tour.
This tour is a must!
Jason F,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you have a day to spend in Lugano and Bellinzona, this day long tour is a must. Our guide was expert in history, art and social aspects of the area and was a great teacher. She was also just a very pleasant person which made the day a great joy for us We highly recommend !
Violetta turned what would have been a 3 star solo visit into a 5 star guided visit!
GnocchiNut,
Oct 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Due to rain we toured Como & Lugano but skipped Bellinzona. Violetta was very knowledgeable about both towns & their histories. She was recommended by a friend who used her and I recommend her as well. She’s very pleasant to be with and made our day visiting Como & Lugano (both wonderful towns!!!) a highlight of our trip despite the rain!
An unforgettable experience
Dream51442805300,
Oct 20, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was much more than what I expected. The sights are breathtaking with a rich history. There is so much to see and explore. The tour guide, Viola was absolutely excellent, very knowledgeable and kept everything very interesting. I wish I would have had more time to have spent in the castles, which are one of a kind.
Lugano & Bellinzona
GVL1972,
Aug 16, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a best in class tour experience. Our expert tour guide Violetta Geiger does a great preparation, keeps you engaged from the beginning with the right balance of information and allows you to go at your pace, being conscious of time and physical effort. She provides great communication and insights on logistics, places to eat, where to pause to make the most of your tour. Fully recommend for travelers who want to enjoy a long lasting experience. Thanks Violetta!
Lugano and Bellinzona
ljub0vp,
Apr 18, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I have had a pleasure to have such an experienced and knowledgeable guide Violetta during our visit to Switzerland in April 2021. She has made me feel very warm and comfortable with her presence as well as our tour being very interesting and remarkable. She is a real professional with a lot of knowledge about the place and has a passion to what she is doing. Booking a tour with a guide making it unique and allowing you to save precious time during your tour and visit the main attractions with stories only locals can know and tell you. I would definitely recommend to book a tour with Violetta, because that way you will know and see more than you would on your own.