Walking Tour with the Night Watchman

After dusk falls, the Middle Ages come back to life in the narrow, winding alleys around St. Peter´s Church.

In the dark alleyways of medieval Zurich, the night watchmen were important guards: they not only called out the hours, but also in particular were on the look-out for fires and shady characters such as drunkards and thieves.

Nowadays, tour participants who accompany the night watchman on his rounds through the city after dark embark on a journey back through time to the Zurich of yesteryear.

The night watchman tells participants all kinds of gruesome stories of harsh sentences, executions, hangmen, and witches, and of plagues and devastating fires. However, he also relates some amusing anecdotes, and time and time again causes his fascinated listeners to smile and marvel at the many interesting facts about the city´s eventful history.

Languages

Public Tour
German
Private Tour
German, English, French

Price

Price Adult CHF 15.00
Price for Private Tour CHF 320.00

Surcharge on private tours

  • Guided tours in English or French CHF 60 per group
  • 21 – 40 People CHF 10 per person

Time and Duration

Available on the Following Days

  • Mo
  • Tu
  • We
  • Th
  • Fr
  • Sa
  • Su
Start Time

For individuals, public tours are held every first and last Tuesday of the month for CHF 15 per person.

Meeting point Lindenhof Zurich, Starting time:

  • 8.30pm in German 

There will be a public tour for individuals at 9.45 pm in English. Meeting point Lindenhof Zurich. 

Dates: 28.05.2024 / 25.06.2024 / 02.07.2024 / 30.07.2024 / 27.08.2024

Minimum number of participants: 5 people

Duration

1 h

Number of Participants 5 - 40

Additional Information

Public tours: minimum number of participants is 5 (in case of less participants, the tour will be cancelled; guests will be informed by 3 pm on the day of the tour).

Special christmas tours with mulled wine and cookies for CHF 20.00 (all in Swiss German). You will find more information here.

Operator: Partner company

Contact & Starting Point

Map

Lindenhof
8001  Zürich