Luxembourg and 1000 Years Old City Secrets Daily Walking Tour
“Gibraltar of the North” and its turbulent 1000 history in one day. Sometimes unbelievable stories an trivial facts about medieval city that was never conquered in fight but permanently invested in its defense infrastructure. One of the three capital cities of EU, for real gourmands right place to taste delicious traditional cakes and soups and for take-breath-away stories lovers nice opportunity to get deep in mystical tales of this still undiscovered city
Your experience
Stop 1
Sacral building of higher national meaning from 17th century (1613). Final resting place of Luxembourgian monarch and King John the Blind. For sure, sacral building with highest national spiritual and religious meaning of Luxembourgish nation.
Stop 2
Place of residence of Grand Duke of Luxembourg with honored guardians. Building beside hosts Parliament of Luxembourg so called "Le Chambre" with 60 members of parliament.
Stop 3
Natural fortification on rocky cliffs ( system of caves and tunnels) and walking path along the top of former city walls. Once 27 km long wall were set up along these spots with only 7 km persisting in nowadays.
Stop 4
Tutesall/ Neumünster Abbey/ St. John’s (on the stone) Church - Lowertown area near by river Alzette famous regarding its religious history and well know up to (St. Johns The Baptist ) church, former monks cluster and city prison. One of the oldest part of the city situated on left embankment of river Alzette.
Stop 5
Rectangular tower with drawbridge and a cannon casemate, former part of the city walls so called Wenzel walls and gate to inner part of the city from 15th century. Second name of this tower is Jackob's Tower once served like one the gates to inner part of the city.
Stop 6
Elevated ground area above river Alzette across Bock casemates in bygone days settled by ordinary citizens , later used for military infrastructure and different city social institutions until 19th century. Excellent view on central part of the city and Petrusse Valley part of upper part of the medieval city.
Stop 7
A unique housing complex for 220 senior citizens as well as a nursing home on historical site. In nowadays this area hosts many state and cities social institutions
Stop 8
The part of the 3rd enclosure of the City of Luxembourg built in the 15th century. Remains of western city walls famous promenade spot of the city.
Stop 9
Military strategy water construction with defensive role from Austrian-Hungarian era (1731). Elements of successful military engineering are still visible on locks on river Alzette embankments.
Stop 10
City greenery area along river Petrusse below Petrusse Casemates. Favorite local citizens site for recreation, relax and spending free time.
Stop 11
One of the oldest religious sites dating from Romans and first Christians times and chapel partially built in in the cliff (1355) dedicated to ST. Quirinius, once patron of Luxembourg. Spot with " Spring of Miracle ", water spring with healing water know for more than 2000 years mostly used for healing blindness and skin diseases. .
Stop 12
The oldest city bridge from 19th century made of limestone once the highest and longest viaduct in Europe. Bridge played as well defensive role connecting central part of the city with the main train station.
What’s included
- Guide services and drink within or after the tour
Not included
- Souvenirs
- Lunch
Meeting and pickup
In front of the main entrance. Before meeting I'll send photo on me on whatsapp. Mostly I have badge hanging around my neck and red cap.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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