Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Book a fascinating cultural and historical tour through the picturesque alleys of Gandria (Lugano), a beautiful, lakeside Swiss village right on the Italian border. You will discover hidden stories across many centuries from a passionate storyteller who has lived here for 20+ years. Many tourists only know Gandria as a "fishing village". After your guided tour, you will have much deeper knowledge that makes the past and the present of this magic place come alive!
What's included
English and German Guides
There are no entrance fees to sites visited on the tour
Bottled water
What to expect
Gandria
1h
1. Archeological signs of ancient Celts (400 BC)
2. Artist Fritz Meijer's house
3. Site where movie "The Last Chance" (1945) was filmed
4. Beautiful baroque Church of St. Vigilio (1463)
5. Gandria's special location on Italian border
6. Explanation about "Cellars of Gandria" and Swiss custom's house across the lake
7. Casa Communale (town hall)
8. Pass by typical restaurants and boat dock
9. Filanda silk factory
10. Exterior of house of famous architect Vigilio Rabaglio
These are just some of the highlights. There are many more stories and insights, based on 20+ years of living here, woven into the tour. And participants benefit from images, movie clips and songs on the guide's iPad that bring the history and culture of this picturesque village to life.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Tours start at the entrance of the Church of St. Vigilio in the center of the village of Gandria (part of greater Lugano)
End point
Tours start at the entrance of the Church of St. Vigilio in the center of the village of Gandria (part of greater Lugano)
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
