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By Lugano Signature Experiences

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$210 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • See Lugano. Taste Lugano. Then feel it from above.

    What makes Lugano so different from the Switzerland you imagined?

    Spend a private full day with me, a professional guide and Lugano resident, discovering the city through its history, culture and flavours.

    We begin in Lugano’s historic heart, exploring the landmarks while uncovering the Swiss-Italian influences that shaped the city.

    Then enjoy a Premium Swiss chocolate tasting, followed by an included traditional Ticinese lunch.

    In the afternoon, we ascend to Monte Brè by funicular or private car, depending on the season. Explore the charming village of Brè and enjoy spectacular views across Lugano, the lake and towards Italy.

    And here, the perspective changes: the Lugano you discovered in the morning suddenly looks different from above.

    Private, relaxed and personally hosted, this is more than sightseeing—it is a connected journey through the city, the table and the mountain.

    Come curious. Leave with your own storey of Lugano.

Activity location

  • Church of S. Maria degli Angioli
    • piazza Bernardino Luini 6,
    • 6900, Lugano, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
    • 6 Piazza Bernardino Luini
    • 6900, Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland

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Lugano: City Highlights in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sat 8:00 am-6:00 pm
  • English

Lugano: City Highlights : Discover Lugano's historic centre and lakeside surroundings while uncovering the stories that shaped Lugano
Duration: 2 hours: Discover Lugano's historic centre on a relaxed pace while uncovering the stories that shaped Lugano.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$209.55 x 1 AdultAU$209.55
Total
Price is AU$209.55

Lugano: City and Chocolate in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sat 8:00 am-6:00 pm
  • English

Lugano: City and Chocolate : Discover Lugano through its fascinating stories, elegant squares and delicious premium Swiss chocolate tasting.

Duration: 3 hours: Discover Lugano at your own pace and enjoy a delicious premium Swiss chocolate tasting.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$261.93 x 1 AdultAU$261.93
Total
Price is AU$261.93

Lugano: City, Chocolate & Brè in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sat 8:00 am-6:00 pm
  • English

Duration: 8 hours: It is a Full day tour and the tour lasts around 8.
Snacks and Lunch
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$611.18 x 1 AdultAU$611.18
Total
Price is AU$611.18

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Typical traditional lunch of the region
  • Inclusions
    A Swiss Chocolate experience where you can enjoy a Swiss chocolates tasting, included in the tour price
  • Inclusions
    Private Guided walking tour

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Church of S. Maria degli Angioli

  • 20m
Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli – Lugano's Renaissance Gem: a must-see for anyone interested in history, art, and architecture. It is famous for its massive frescoed wall the masterpiece fresco of the Passion and Crucifixion of Christ (1529–1532) by Bernardino Luini, a disciple of Leonardo da Vinci and a master of the Lombard Renaissance.

Via Nassa (Pass by)

It’s one of Lugano’s oldest commercial streets, originally established in the 19th century as a pedestrian promenade with elegant porticoes and façades. The street offers Pedestrians to enjoy a traffic-free environment ideal for strolling, shopping, and lakeside viewing.

Piazza San Rocco

  • 15m
A quiet, charming square nestled in the heart of Lugano, Piazza San Rocco is home to the beautiful Church of San Rocco, built in the late 1500s after a vow during the plague. The church features impressive Baroque frescoes, a 17th-century altar, and a historic organ. And there are beautiful 17th-century frescoes by the Valsolda Pozzi brothers depict St Roch’s life, along with scenes of Christ in Glory and the Nativity cycle in the dedicated chapel .

Piazza Dell Indipendenza

  • 10m
A Square Rich in History known as Piazza Castello until 1898, the square once hosted a livestock fair and served as a gathering place for outdoor performances and markets from the 1500s onward. It was redesigned as a public park in 1883 and rechristened ‘Independence Square’ in May 1898, marking the 100th anniversary of Ticino’s entry into the Swiss Confederation

Parco Ciani (Pass by)

Parco Ciani is a 63,000 m² green space nestled along the shores of Lake Lugano, offering a tranquil retreat just steps from the city centre. Renowned for its lush subtropical and Mediterranean flora—including palms, magnolias, azaleas, and camellias—it’s a perfect spot for leisurely walks, relaxation, and family outings.

Lungolago di Lugano (Pass by)

The Lungolago di Lugano is a scenic lakeside promenade that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural landmarks.

Piazza della Riforma

  • 15m
Piazza della Riforma is the vibrant heart of Lugano, Switzerland, serving as the city's main gathering place and a hub for both locals and visitors. Surrounded by neoclassical buildings, including the prominent Town Hall, the square is a focal point for cultural events and festivals throughout the year.

Location

Activity location

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    Church of S. Maria degli Angioli
    • piazza Bernardino Luini 6,
    • 6900, Lugano, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
    • 6 Piazza Bernardino Luini
    • 6900, Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland

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