LUGANO AND SURROUNDINGS

Enjoy a guided walk through the streets of the picturesque old city. With its bars and outdoor restaurants, Piazza Reforma symbolizes that touch of “dolce vita” that the city gives to Switzerland. The beauty of Lake Lugano and the surrounding mountains naturally frame the largest city in Ticino. The new LAC cultural center, the Church […]

One of the most beautiful in Switzerland, the city park is traversed to get into the part of town which arose after the war, the result of frenetic development by the banking sector. Interesting examples of architecture from the 1980s and 1990s testify to the tradition of Ticino architects who, from the Middle Ages until

A pleasant walk to discover the major points of scenic and cultural interest, concluding with a boat trip on the bay of Lake Lugano to view the city and villas that once belonged to the European aristocracy. The best combination to view Lugano from two different yet equally important perspectives. FOR MORE INFORMATION: E-Mail: info@guidesi.ch

Through the centuries, Carona, located on the hills above Lake Lugano, has attracted many artistic, literary, musical, and cultural personalities. The tour winds through the village, an architectural jewel of narrow streets, little squares, splendid churches, and beautiful patrician houses of the Carona artists, including Casa Pantrovà, built by Lisa Tetzner and Kurt Kläber. Continuing

Lake Lugano Cruise – Visit to Customs Museum The Customs Museum is a curiosity in a once very poor canton, where many men had to seek their livelihood through illegal cross-border trade. Located on the opposite shore of the lake, across from Lugano, and reachable only by boat. The museum is designed to be carefree

Panorama from San Salvatore – Downhill Hike The 360° view from the summit of Monte San Salvatore is one of the great sights that can be enjoyed in Lugano and your guide will explain the panorama in detail. To complete this experience you can hike back down, but not directly into Lugano itself because of

Cruise to Gandria and return by walking A 20-minute boat ride is all it takes to get to this small fishing village, clinging to the foot of the mountain, which still retains its medieval charm. Until the end of the 1700s the area was dedicated to the production of olive oil, but then the inhabitants

Monte Brè Along with Monte San Salvatore, one of the two mountains that serve to frame the bay of Lake Lugano. Accessible by funicular, its summit offers a splendid view of the lake and the surrounding mountains. An enjoyable and pleasant walk on a comfortable trail leads down to the village of Brè. Dedicated exclusively

Lugano Family Tour A tour of about 90 minutes for families who wish to visit the city in a hands-on and carefree way with their children. A walking tour of Lugano designed specifically to discover the history and secrets of the city while the children have fun along the way with games and activities. The

Lugano Gold Ride (MTB) From the city centre to bikers’ heaven and back. You will be surprised by how many exciting paths there are within a stone’s throw of downtown Lugano! A tour with many fantastic trails, surprising shortcuts, and uncountable panoramic views over the lake. The tour requires good basic skills (S1/S2) and a