Lugano Highlights: Short Excursion with Local Insights

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, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
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,…
What's Included
  • Small Group Experience
  • Knowledgeable Local
  • Personalised Recommendations
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
Additional Information

Embark on an exhilarating 60-minute walking tour of Lugano. Discover essential facts about the city, immerse yourself in the local lifestyle, and experience its distinctive culture.
Explore from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura to Parco Ciani, uncovering the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Your local guide will also provide insider recommendations on the finest…

Location
Riva Antonio Caccia 1
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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P8466nrkyleg
Jun 23, 2025
Breathtaking Views at a Comfortable Pace - Florane expertly guided us through the beautiful city of Lugano. She was able to explain the rich history and point out several attractions to fill the rest of our time there, including some incredible restaurants. The tour included breathtaking views at a comfortable pace. I would highly recommend this short but extremely worthwhile tour, no matter the duration of your trip!
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Julie_d
Jun 22, 2025
Excellent guide - Excellent guide Tej, very knowledgeable, enjoyed the walk on a Sunday morning. Saw several highlights, and got the lay of the land.
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James_t
Jun 16, 2025
Lugano Overview - Florane was knowledgeable and tailored the tour to what our group of 6 was interested in. We asked for an hour-long overview of the city since we were there for an afternoon day trip. We enjoyed our time with her.
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John_f
May 24, 2025
Exceptional - Great tour! Tej was friendly, very educated about Lugano history and accommodating. Exceptional experience.
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Matt_j
Apr 21, 2025
Fun and easy tour of Lugano - This was a great way to see the city of Lugano without committing much time. It provided a great perspective on the history and things to do while visiting. Our guide Florane was fantastic and provided tons of quirky details we would've completely missed, like those weird little architectural mash-ups where Italian and Swiss styles collide. The pace was perfect and casual enough to take photos and ask questions, but we still felt like we covered the whole city. Do this tour early in your trip, it'll give you so many ideas for places to revisit later. Florane also recommended restaurants, activities, and other things to do if needed!
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Paul_d
Oct 8, 2024
Very good concise tour with an exceptional guide. - We had an engaging tour and conversation with our exceptional guide Florane/Fiona. She took us to several notable locations and told us of many more. We also enjoyed hearing about good restaurant options as well as the museums and other attractions available in the area.
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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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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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From $86
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).