Chur - Historic Guided Walking tour

During this walking tour, you will get to see some of the most popular tourist attractions of Chur along with a local- professional guide who will be exclusively with you.

The walking tour would last for about two hours and can be customized accordingly to your taste and preferences.

The tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending upon availability.

In case of any special request, please do let us know and we would try our best to accommodate accordingly.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Town Hall, Poststrasse 33, Chur 7000 Switzerland

Start your tour at the Rathaus (the Townhall). Located on the Poststrasse 33. Here you will see the building in Gothic style which replaced previous construction here which was destroyed due to fire in 1464. The unique features of this building are a sloping roof ridge and a roof rider.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Kornplatz (Corn Square), Old Town, Chur 7000 Switzerland

You will walk through Kornplatz (the Corn Square) which has a lot of historical significance. Today, it connects the old town and the new town of Chur. It was previously known with a different name.

Pass By: St. Martinsplatz, Near Obertor and Untertor Towers, Chur 7000 Switzerland

As we continue from the Corn Square, we will move on to see the St. Martinsplatz square which is located in the heart of the town. Here, you will see many historic buildings and many cafes around.

Stop At: St. Martin Church, St. Martinsplatz 10, Chur 7000 Switzerland

Next, you will visit St. Martin’s Church. Which is named after St. Martin, Bishop of Tours and dates back to the 8th century. It was originally built in the Romanesque style and later rebuilt in late Gothic style. This is the largest late Gothic building in the canton of Graubünden. Here, you will also see the three stained glass windows designed by the artist Augusto Giacometti in 1919.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Maria Himmelfahrt Cathedral, Hof 18, Chur 7000 Switzerland

You will admire the Romanesque architecture of the Sankt Maria Himmelfahrt (the Cathedral of Chur). The first cathedral on site dates back to the 5th century while the current building was constructed between 1150 and 1272 and is about 800 years old. The Cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is one of the most important cultural sites in Switzerland.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Arcas 6, Chur 7000 Switzerland

Located in the heart of the Old town, You will have a chance to see the flea market and other events at Arcas Square, one of the most beautiful squares in Chur.

Pass By: Obertor, 7000 Chur, Switzerland

Visit the four storey building which is actually at the entrance of the Old Town and is a very famous landmark. Here, you will get to see paintings dating back to the 20th century.

Stop At: Rhaetian Railway (RhB) Administration Building, Bahnhofstrasse 25, Chur 7000 Switzerland

Finish your tour at the Rhaetian Railway building which was constructed by the architect Nicolaus Hartmann between 1907 and 1910. The architecture of this building will surely impress you.

Duration: 10 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Stadtverwaltung Chur, Poststrasse 33, 7000 Chur, Switzerland

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Incluído

• English Speaking Guide

Não Incluído

• Entrance Fees

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