Gibraltar of the North: 1000 Years of History in a Day

Discover Luxembourg’s 1000-year-old secrets on a daily walking tour. Unveil medieval tales, taste traditional delicacies, and explore EU’s hidden gem.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cathédrale Notre-Dame - A significant religious building from the 17th century (1613). It serves as the final resting place for Luxembourgian royalty, including King John the Blind. This cathedral holds the highest spiritual and religious significance for the Luxembourgish nation.

  • Luxembourg Palace - The residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, guarded with honor. Adjacent to it is the Parliament of Luxembourg, known as “Le Chambre,” which consists of 60 members.

  • Le Chemin de la Corniche - A natural fortification on rocky cliffs featuring a system of caves and tunnels, and a walking path along the former city walls. Originally 27 km long, only 7 km of the wall remains today.

  • Neumünster Abbey - Located in the Lowertown area near the Alzette River, this site is known for its religious history. It includes St. John’s Church, a former monks’ cluster, and a city prison. It is one of the oldest parts of the city, situated on the left bank of the Alzette River.

  • Dinselpuert - A rectangular tower with a drawbridge and a cannon casemate, once part of the city walls known as the Wenzel walls. Also called Jacob’s Tower, it served as one of the gates to the inner city in the 15th century.

  • Plateau du Rham - An elevated area above the Alzette River, across from the Bock casemates. Initially settled by ordinary citizens, it was later used for military infrastructure and various social institutions until the 19th century. It offers excellent views of the central city and the Petrusse Valley.

  • C.I.P.A. Mamer - A unique housing complex for 220 senior citizens and a nursing home on a historical site. Today, it hosts many state and city social institutions.

  • Maierchen - Part of the 3rd enclosure of the City of Luxembourg, built in the 15th century. The remains of the western city walls are a famous promenade spot.

  • Porte du Grund - Porte espagnole - A military water construction with a defensive role from the Austrian-Hungarian era (1731). Elements of successful military engineering are still visible on the locks along the Alzette River embankments.

  • Petrusse Parks - A green area along the Petrusse River, below the Petrusse Casemates. It is a favorite spot for locals to relax and spend their free time.

  • Chapelle Saint-Quirin - One of the oldest religious sites, dating back to Roman and early Christian times. The chapel, partially built into a cliff (1355), is dedicated to St. Quirinius, once the patron of Luxembourg. It features the “Spring of Miracle,” a water spring known for its healing properties for over 2000 years, particularly for blindness and skin diseases.

  • La Passerelle - The oldest city bridge from the 19th century, made of limestone. Once the highest and longest viaduct in Europe, it played a defensive role by connecting the central city with the main train station.

  • Église Saint-Michel - The oldest Roman Catholic church in Luxembourg City, dating back to 987. Rebuilt in 1688 in Baroque style after being damaged during a siege by French King Louis XIV.

  • Archives nationales de Luxembourg - Houses several courts and legal offices, consolidating all of Luxembourg City’s judicial buildings.

  • Pont Grande-Duchesse Charlotte - The third and youngest city bridge, dedicated to Grand-Duchesse Charlotte and also known as the “Red Bridge.” It connects the central city with the Kirchberg area, which hosts many EU institutions. The bridge is also known for the high number of suicides committed there.

  • Gelle Fra - A war memorial dedicated to the thousands of Luxembourgers who volunteered for the Allied forces during WW1, WW2, and the Korean War. It features a 23-meter tall obelisk with a golden statue of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, holding a golden wreath above her head, symbolizing the protection and glory of the Luxembourg nation.

  • Memorial de la Deportation - Kaddish Monument - This monument commemorates the Jews from Luxembourg, Belgium, and France who were victims of Nazi persecution and extermination. It is located near the site of the first Luxembourg synagogue, built in 1823.

  • Monument National de la Solidarite - This monument commemorates those who died in World War II and honors the resistance and solidarity of the Luxembourg nation during the Nazi occupation.

  • Luxembourg American Cemetery Memorial - A World War II American military cemetery with 5,074 graves of soldiers who died between September 1944 and January 1945, mostly during the Battle of the Bulge. It includes both Christian and Jewish soldiers who fought against the German Nazi Army.

  • Pont Adolphe - The second city bridge, one of Luxembourg’s most famous landmarks, built in 1903. It is dedicated to Grand Duke Adolphe, a 19th and 20th-century Duke of Luxembourg and the grandfather of the current Grand Duke Henry.

What's Included
  • Guide services
  • Drink within or after the tour
What's Not Included
  • Souvenirs
  • Lunch
Additional Information

“Gibraltar of the North” and its turbulent 1000-year history in one day. Sometimes unbelievable stories and trivial facts about a medieval city that was never conquered in battle but heavily invested in its defense infrastructure. One of the three capital cities of the EU, it’s a perfect place for gourmands to taste delicious traditional cakes and soups. For those who love breathtaking stories, it’s a great opportunity to delve into the mystical tales of this still undiscovered city.

Location
Place de la Gare
In front of the main entrance. Before meeting I'll send photo on me on whatsapp. Mostly I have badge hanging around my neck and red cap.
Cancellation Policy

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

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