Lugano Highlights: Short Excursion with Local Insights

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Explore Lugano in just 60 minutes and discover its history, lifestyle, and local tips. Get a glimpse into the everyday life of a local and uncover what makes Lugano special. Perfect for first-time visitors or those looking to rediscover the city!

Duration: 1 hour

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - Engage with cutting-edge exhibitions and performances at this premier cultural hub in the heart of Lugano.
Via Nassa - Stroll this exclusive shopping street renowned for its luxury boutiques set in historical buildings.
Parco Ciani - Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Lugano’s most picturesque park, offering serene lake views and lush gardens.
Piazza della Riforma - Experience the vibrant heart of Lugano where local life and historic architecture converge in a lively square.
Cathedral of Saint Lawrence - Discover the architectural beauty and historical significance of Lugano’s primary cathedral with stunning city views.

What's Included

Small Group Experience
Knowledgeable Local
Personalised Recommendations

What's Not Included

Personal Expenses

Additional Information

This experience is provided by a private local. The group size is up to 8 people.

You only have an hour to fall in love with Lugano? Challenge accepted!

Discover Lugano during a short but sweet excursion during which you will learn the most intriguing facts about the history, the local lifestyle, and the contemporary transformation of the city. We will meet in front of the Pharmacy Victoria next to the Belvedere Park and go on our stroll from there.

Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Lugano special!

This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here, and learn how to make the most out of your visit.

This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time, or someone that wants to rediscover it!

This tour is hosted by an independent local.
You will be part of a small group of up to 6 travellers.
The itinerary adapts to travellers’ interests and walking pace.
Stops may vary depending on weather conditions.
Entry tickets for transportation, museums, and monuments excluded.
Not recommended for guests with impaired mobility

Location

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Riva Antonio Caccia

We will meet at the Pharmacy Victoria to start our fun express walk together!

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Michael_k

Sep 17, 2024

Great Walking Tour - We had a great tour of Lugano through Viator. Our guide Tej, went above and beyond explaining the history and sites of the city. It really gave us a better understanding of Lugano and its relationship to both Switzerland and Italy.

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Maryanne_k

Aug 12, 2024

Wonderful city wonderful guide! - Floren. Our guide was wonderful. She showed us all of the interesting sights of the beautiful Lake Lugano. She also gave info on great places to eat and shop. She was a wonderful tour guide. Thank you again.

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Anne_z

Jul 23, 2024

Wonderful tour to begin our vacation in Lugano - Florane gave my husband and me a wonderful tour of Lugano. She included many interesting facts about the city, along with places we should visit. Florane also gave us great suggestions for places to eat and even wrote them down for us. This tour was a fabulous way to start our stay in Lugano. We felt informed when planning our agenda for our two-day stay.

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Allison_g

Jul 17, 2024

Great tour of Lugano - Florane was a wonderful guide! We saw amazing architecture and heard all about the city of Lugano. She showed us where to eat lunch, get gelato and grab a coffee before our departure.

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Laurensmyers

Jul 6, 2024

Nice intro to Lugano with a wonderful guide! - We booked this walking tour a few hours prior to the start and appreciated the last minute flexibility! We met with Florane who was pleasant and well informed about Lugano. Having never been, it was a great way to get oriented to the city, learn a little about the culture and history AND get some excellent recommendations on things to do and see. The length is perfect and Florane was a great guide! Thank you!

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Gino_p

Jun 17, 2024

Quick yet packed info - We only had one hour to learn all you should know about Lugano history, culture, and key sights.. Mission accomplished. Our superb, young guide, Florane, a classically trained guitarist, was concise yet full of information which made us feel we had spent 3 hours touring. If all Swiss people are like her, it is a country to be admired.

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Jill_e

May 23, 2024

Wonderful! - Florane was an incredible guide. She was so knowledgeable and friendly. The pace was nice. She even wrote down her favorite restaurants and things to do. We loved that the tour ended in the park. It was a great way to get a taste of Lugano.

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Benadetto_b

May 15, 2024

Great experience!!! - Florane was awesome! She knew the city very well and spoke from the heart about it. Made the trip to Lugano one of the best experiences of our vacation! Include Florane in your trip!!!

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Barbara

Apr 26, 2024

Highly recommend this tour for newcomers to Lugano. - My 60 minute walking tour with Florane was fantastic. Being from Lugano, Florane is very knowledgeable about Lugano history and highlights enough landmarks in the brief tour that you leave ready to explore the area. She happily answers any questions and shares her recommendations. Highly recommend this tour!

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Lynne_h

Sep 17, 2024

A great way to get to know Lugano - Tash (sp?) was very engaging, knowledgeable and helpful. The walking tour was quite a bit longer than described which was fine. We saw enough of the city to get us started on our vacation here, and were able to find our way around easily afterwards. Tash also sent us an email after, including plenty of suggestions of things to do in and around Lugano.

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