Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
During our historical 2 hours walking tour you will learn about the long history of the city, visit the main attractions (St. Lawrence Cathedral, St. Maria degli Angioli Church, LAC, the Riforma Square and the Ciani park). You will walk through the beautiful narrow streets of the old city and along the picturesque lake shore. We introduce you into the history of Switzerland and explain what this country is famous for. You will receive a full information about what else you can visit in the region in order to optimise your stay in Lugano.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
The St. Lawrence Cathedral of Lugano is located on the panoramic point, from where you can admire the old town, the Mount Bre and Lake Lugano.
Piazza della Riforma
This is main square of Lugano, where the city hall is situated
What‘s Included
Experienced guide
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Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lugano, an oasis of peace and civilization
miriambvote,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lugano is a living postcard. The natural landscape, serene and beautiful, of the lake overlooked by the characteristic mountains, is in perfect balance with the city, small, modern and luxurious. An oasis of peace and civilization.
Great expereince
928madeleinef,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on our Lugano and its history walking tour, despite the rain. Our guide was excellent. She had extensive local knowledge which she shared at appropriately. I would definitely use this service again when I am next in the area.
Excellent Tour guide
ronkej2025,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely tour with our guide Violetta. She showed us around the historical cultural sites of Lugano, as. Well as information about neighboring Italy. She was very knowledgeable and we learnt a lot from her about this beautiful place. She also gave us recommendations for restaurants, lake activities and areas for just walking and relaxing. We will definitely be back to Lugano to visit.
Country you should visit. Its beauty, cleanliness, quality of people and gastronomy are exceptional.
reneg0nzalez,Apr 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lugano is beautiful and the quality of the people excellent. Good place to shop. The quality of all #1 products and their exceptional gastronomy. All very clean and organized. You're pretty sure.
Love
Hanna M,Feb 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I love Lugano. Every time I come it makes me feel at home. I love walking by the lake. Lugano is nice to visit that in winter than in summer.
Highly recommend a tour with Violetta!
Anastasia2929,Jan 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Violetta is one of the most knowledgeable guides I’ve ever had. We toured Lugano one quiet Sunday morning and she made the city come alive for us. I highly recommend her and hope that our paths will cross again for a future tour in Italy.
Never again
Compass823579,Jun 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The event was cancelled shortly before so no alternative could be booked without giving reasons
Great slice of history
Tour44004859800,May 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Violetta has excellent knowledge of the area and its history as well as good tips for the rest of your stay if you need them!
Lugano Tour
shakil a,Apr 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of Lugano which showed us the best parts of the city including an excellent overview of the city and its history. Violetta was very well organised and ensured everything was set up beforehand. Highly recommended.
Outstanding tour
Cornelia F,Mar 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Violetta was a lot of fun. As a native German she speaks excellent German and of course excellent Italian as a "half-Italian". You can tell her love for this region. She also has excellent historical knowledge of architecture and culture. She takes her time and responds very individually to private needs. She also gave very good tips and - if necessary - takes the patience for questions and information beyond the booked time. It was a lot of fun and gave a good impression of Lugano.
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