Guided tour of the old town and Thun Castle

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Tour of Thun old town incl. visit to the castle

Go on an exciting tour of the town centre and the Schlossberg, which includes a visit to the medieval castle. You’ll be accompanied by a Thun City Guide, who will introduce you to all the town’s top sights.

With the only raised pavements in Europe, its historic square and breathtaking location on the shore of Lake Thun and the River Aare, Thun is a fascinating place to explore. The unique panorama of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau brings an air of Alpine charm to your visit. The two-hour tour will introduce you to the highlights of the town on the water and includes a guided tour of town’s best-known landmark, Thun Castle.

“Thun and Thun Castle” group tour

Choose this classic group tour for a private insight into the town and let Thun work its magic. Book now


Further guided castle tours

You can discover Thun Castle on a variety of themed tours. In addition to the the town and castle tour and the castle tour, you can also choose from specialized tours that delve deeper into individual aspects of history. These include guided tours of the court and prison, the role of women in regional history, faith and power, the history of the castle’s construction and use, and aristocratic life on Lake Thun. The offer also includes historical themed tours on the people of Zähringen and Kyburg, glimpses behind the scenes in the collection depot and special experiences such as “Night in the Museum”. The one- to two-hour tours are available in different languages and are ideal for groups.
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Your highlights at a glance

  • Two-hour tour of the town centre and Thun Castle
  • The most popular tour, which includes all the town’s highlights
  • Group tours in German, English, French and Italian available upon request

To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note

  • Parts of the tour take place outside. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended
  • Your group tour can be combined with an aperitif or a bite to eat

Good to know

Eligibility

  • Suitable for any weather

  • for Groups

  • Suitable for the Elderly

  • for Children of the age of 10 upwards

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