Top 8 Historical & Heritage Tours in Canton of St. Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen

This tour is provided by a private local. Discover the historical side of St. Gallen with a passionate local who wants to share all the best-kept secrets of St. Gallen with you! Our excursion will start at the Vadian statue. You will learn about the various architectural styles from different time periods and find out how the city has changed over time. From visiting churches to discovering the history behind the old city gate or the Cathedral, you will encounter unique sites that an ordinary tourist tour won’t show you! We know that travelling is the best way of learning, and having a knowledgeable local by your side to give you insider tips and share local secrets is even better! Of course, if you wish to learn about something in particular or have a special interest, just let me know, and I will adjust the itinerary for you!

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

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Do you want to learn about one of Europe`s most important monasteries on the pilgrims route to Santiago de Compostela? Do you want to visit the beautiful town of Rapperswil with its medieval city walls and stunning views over the lake of Zurich? Do you want to relax on a boattrip on the lake, enjoying the views over the golden and silver coast, while tasting a nice glass of wine? And last but not least, do you want to know why Giaccomo Casanova never left Zurich while visiting the area? Then this is the right tour for you!

Inclusions: Private driver-guide from Zurich till Rapperswil, Official local guide in Zurich (2 hours), Private transportation, Boat tickets Lake Zurich, Entrance Monastry Einsiedeln

Exclusions: Lunch

We invite all the culture and art lovers to delve into one of the most interesting private journeys while visiting St. Gallen and Appenzell.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver-guide services, Bottled water, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch, Mount Säntis cable car tickets

This experience is provided by a private local. You only have an hour to fall in love with St. Gallen? Challenge accepted! Discover St. Gallen 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 at the train station and go on our stroll from there :-) Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes St. Gallen special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here, and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time, or someone that wants to rediscover it!

Inclusions: A local that will show you his/her city!

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This Experience is provided by a private local. Thousands and thousands of students walk by them everyday and they fail to see the beauty behind the masterpieces that are displayed at the University of St Gallen. Let me show you this beauty! We will walk through every building of the university and I will tell you the history of the university, that is unbelievably interesting, the art pieces that came here first, and why are they displayed like this in the corridors? The group size will not exceed 8 people so that you can ask all the questions you have

Inclusions: A local that wants to show you his city

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This Experience is provided by a private local. Discover the most impressive buildings in St. Gallen and learn about the history behind each of those historical buildings and structures in this invigorating architectural walk! Join me on this adventure to discover the beauty and history of the city’s most significant buildings and find out a bit more about the local culture in Switzerland from my perspective! During this walk, you will become better acquainted with the local architecture and at the same time, you will learn how it has changed over the years with the city becoming more contemporary while still retaining its unique character. You will be able to see houses from the 15th century and get to know more about the underground tunnels!

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

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

Let me show you the town of Rapperswil and the scenic mountains along beautiful Lake Zurich. Explore a part of Switzerland that has lots to offer, but is less known amongst tourists. This is an active tour, we'll be out and about on foot and on bikes. Fresh air, scenic views, good food... A perfect day in Switzerland! The day starts with a guided sightseeing tour of Rapperswil on foot, a scenic bike ride to mount Pfannenstiel, lots of views of Lake Zurich; the landscape, quaint little Swiss towns, and much more. For lunch, we enjoy a good local meal at a restaurant followed by a boat ride back to the starting point. Local, knowledgable tour guide, bikes, views and boat ride are all included in this perfect day-tour. You get the whole package, and we can personalize it to your needs too.

Inclusions: Lunch, Use of bicycle, Boat ride

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One of the highest cities in Switzerland and in the Steinach valley between the Bodensee (Lake Constance) and the hills of Appenzell, St. Gallen has charm to spare. It’s origins are linked to the little hermitage founded in 610 by a wandering irish monk. His story is surrounded with legend, which you will get to know better in our walking tour. This city literally grew out from the abbey. Most of the Altstadt (Old Town) is today a pedestrian zone paved in cobblestones, dotted with spacious squares and cafes. The wealthy textile merchants’ houses from the 15th to 18th century are famous for their many ornate oriels (bay windows). Together with the towers of St. Gallen Cathedral, and other decorative touches, much of the walking tour will be spent looking upwards. So be sure to join us for a walk in the old town of a fantastic swiss city, with a Mediterranean flair.

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