Old Town: The Chapel Bridge and the Painted Squares
70 min · 1.6 km · easy
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Lucerne. Every one is free to start, so you can preview roughly the first 30% before you pay. They run from about 70 to 110 minutes and 1.6 to 4.7 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Lucerne
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Monument: The Dying Lion and the Wall of Towers | 110 min | 4.7 km | 7 |
| Old Town: The Chapel Bridge and the Painted Squares | 70 min | 1.6 km | 7 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
The Jesuit Church: Baroque Lucerne Across the Reuss
- Lion Monument: The Dying Lion and the Wall of Towers: Behind Lucerne's painted facades lies a soldiers' city and a walled city: a dying lion carved in a cliff, a crown of medieval towers, a twin-towered court church, and the lake where the steamers leave for the mountains.
- Old Town: The Chapel Bridge and the Painted Squares: Read the medieval river town on both banks of the Reuss, from the reborn Chapel Bridge to the Dance of Death, through the painted squares of Lucerne at your own pace.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Lucerne is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Lucerne?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Lucerne: Lion Monument: The Dying Lion and the Wall of Towers and Old Town: The Chapel Bridge and the Painted Squares. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Lucerne cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Lucerne history tours?
- About 70 to 110 minutes, covering 1.6 to 4.7 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Old Town: The Chapel Bridge and the Painted Squares
70 min · 1.6 km · easy
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