City Tours

The attractive walking tour through the center of Lugano opens up new perspectives. There are, however, also traditional cultural aspects, which give the tourist special insights into the city. On the guided walking tour of the city, one comes across architecturally important buildings from the past as well as bold designs by modern Ticinese architects.

This city walk leads to Lugano's diverse styles of architecture, spanning nearly five centuries. Discover some of the most beautiful palazzi and churches that history has bestowed as testimonies. En route you will encounter new buildings that have written architectural history and on account of the significance had far-reaching repercussions. Lugano’s history through testimonies in stone.

On this walking tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy the city's green lungs and to get to know not only indigenous flowers and plants, but also those of far-away countries. The walk begins at Chiesa S. Maria degli Angioli, leads through Giardino Belvedere and ends in Parco Civico-Ciani, the city's largest parks and one of the most outstanding ones in Switzerland.