6 Walking Tours in Montreux That You Shouldn't Miss

November 16, 2021 Esmeralda Fenner

Jazz aficionados know Montreux as the home of the famed jazz festival. And where else will you find a statue of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury? But even those who aren't music fans will find respite in this resort town on the Swiss Riviera: The wineries here are world renowned, the Chateau de Chillon is an impressive example of a medieval castle and the views of the Dents-du-Midi are breathtaking. Walk on the lake promenade, ride the cogwheel train or wander Old Montreux to taste its Edwardian flavor.
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1. Freddie Tour (Extended)

Rue Alexandre-Emery 1, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland Freddie Mercury Statue
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An extended version of the Freddie Tour. A more complete itinerary with more places, stories, pictures and anecdotes to discover. - Accompanied by a guide - Multilingual audio guide - Duration about 2h30 - Easy walk of 2 kilometer Through fascinating anecdotes and stories about the life of the legendary superstar, archive pictures, but also testimonials of Peter Freestone, his personal assistant for more than 10 years, you will expand your musical background during a pleasant walk along the lakeside of Montreux. Meeting place: in front of the "Montreux Jazz Festival" sign of the (2m2c) Montreux Convention Centre.

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Reviewed By Karl L

Queen had a recording studio in Montreux so no surprises that there is a statue on Lake Geneva to Freddie Mercury which is also the cover of their last album after he died. Just along the waterfront so get along and watch people leave flowers and love notes to the man himself!!

2. Freddie Tour

Marché Couvert, Place du Marché, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland Freddie Mercury Statue
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Our guided tours offers you an original way to discover the rich musical past of the city and the strong attachment that Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the band Queen, had with Montreux. - Accompanied by a guide - Multilingual audio guide - Duration about 1h - Easy walk of 1 kilometer Through fascinating anecdotes and stories about the life of the legendary superstar, archive pictures, but also testimonials of Peter Freestone, his personal assistant for more than 10 years, you will expand your musical background during a pleasant walk along the lakeside of Montreux. Meeting place: under the Montreux "Covered Market", behind the bus stop, "Montreux Marché".

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Reviewed By Karl L

Queen had a recording studio in Montreux so no surprises that there is a statue on Lake Geneva to Freddie Mercury which is also the cover of their last album after he died. Just along the waterfront so get along and watch people leave flowers and love notes to the man himself!!

3. Montreux Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide

Montreux, Switzerland BlackBuck Travels Montreux, Switzerland

During this walking tour, you will get to see some of the most popular tourist attractions of Montreux 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.

Inclusions: English Speaking Guide

Exclusions: Entrance Fees

4. Photogenic Montreux with a Local

Freddie Mercury, Place du Marché, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland LocalBini - Your European peer2peer platform for Experiences by Locals

This Experience is provided by a private local. Come with me to discover the city of Montreux through your camera lens! Join me on this city walk for the unique opportunity of experiencing the city from an insider’s point of view and taking stunning pictures of it at the same time! Our walk will take us from the statue of Freddie Mercury to the wonderful Castle of Chillon. While using your camera to capture the beauty of Montreux, you will also come across local spots and hidden gems that a typical tourist tour won’t show you. Let us discover an alternative side of Montreux, full of history and unique beauty! Don't forget to book the Experience at a suitable time to have the best light possible for the pictures! You cannot leave the city without having captured the beauty of the Gorges du Chauderon and getting to know everything about why Freddie Mercury and Charlie Chaplin fell in love with Montreux.

Inclusions: A Local that wants to show you his city!

Exclusions: Personal expenses during the Experience, Food, drinks or snacks

Reviewed By Fenton2018

Our guide, Florence, was very pleasant & knowledgeable. Communication was excellent & the walking tour was most enjoyable & we got to see all the highlights. We can highly recommend it to anyone visiting Basel

5. Best of Montreux in 60 minutes - Discover the city with a Local

Place du Marché 4, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland LocalBini - Your European peer2peer platform for Experiences by Locals

This Experience is offered by a private local. You only have an hour to fall in love with Montreux? Challenge accepted! Discover Montreux during a short but sweet excursion during which you will learn the most intriguing facts about the history, the local lifestyle, and the contemporary transformation of the city. We will meet by the statue of Freddie Mercury and go on our stroll from there :-) By seeing Montreux through the eyes of a local, discover what the everyday life looks like and find out where the city gets its characteristic ambience from. While walking through Montreux, you will discover its parks, monuments, and historical architecture with a local, so this is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants, and bars to visit during your time here, and find out how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect Experience for someone visiting the city for the first time or for someone that wants to rediscover it!

Inclusions: A Local that wants to show you his city!

Exclusions: Food, drinks or snacks, Personal expenses during the Experience

Reviewed By Fenton2018

Our guide, Florence, was very pleasant & knowledgeable. Communication was excellent & the walking tour was most enjoyable & we got to see all the highlights. We can highly recommend it to anyone visiting Basel

6. Montreux Private Walking Tour

Bel Horizon, Grand' Rue 81, 1820 Montreux, Switzerland Global Guide Services GmbH

Welcome to the pearl of the Swiss Riviera. Located in the foothills of the Alps and resting on the shores of Lake Geneva, Montreux has been attracting the place of choice for many of the world’s rich and famous. Charlie Chaplin decided to spend 25 years of his life here, Queen created some of their best albums, and Lord Byron even wrote about it. A place of mild climate, with palm trees along the lakeside and views of the Alps, there is bit to see on every corner. So, join us for a walk along the streets of this town and enjoy the atmosphere of the city. You will see: * Queen Studio Experience * Lakeside Promenade * Palais Oriental * Freddie Mercury Memorial * Vieille-Ville de Montreux * L'Eglise St Vincent * Casino de Montreux

Inclusions: * Local Guide who will be with your group only, * Private guided Tour, * Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot

Exclusions: * Gratuities, * Entrance fees

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