Lugano Food Tour
Prepare yourself for an authentic and extraordinary journey through Swiss culture & cuisine! Immerse yourself in the life of Lugano and learn about the history, culture and food of this enchanting town and how this small fishing village became the largest city of Canton Ticino today.
Join our small group of food lovers and follow your foodie guide to bakeries, wine shops, cafés and restaurants, and taste local fare along with wines from distinctive cellars.
Explore hidden quarters which you may otherwise have missed and receive personalised attention while mixing with the local community to make new friends and finish creating your memorable Swiss experience.
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Pass By: Lugano, Lugano, Canton of Ticino, Swiss Alps
A guided food tour to discover Lugano’s historic center while sampling a variety of delicious tastings.
Stop At: Church of S. Maria degli Angioli, piazza Bernardino Luini 6, Lugano 6900 Switzerland
You will meet your guide outside the Church of Santa Maria degli Angioli, built at the end of the XV century. The ancient church houses one of the great masterpieces of the early Renaissance: the fresco of Leonardo's disciple, Bernardino Luini, who began his artistic career at the the Chiaravalle Abbey, in Lombardy.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, piazza Bernardino Luini 6, Lugano 6900 Switzerland
It's the largest cultural center in the city of Lugano focused on artistic production and the meeting between the arts, with attention to theatre, music and visual arts.
Stop At: Piazza della Riforma, Lugano 6900 Switzerland
Lugano’s main square where locals love to meet. An ideal location to relax and enjoy the many elegant cafes and restaurants.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Via Cattedrale, Lugano 6900 Switzerland
Admire the white marble XVI century facade of the Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Lawrence in Lugano.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parco Ciani, Piazza Civico, Lugano 6900 Switzerland
Before visiting Parco Ciani, where art and nature merge among century-old trees, statues, and the elegant Villa Ciani, you will stroll along Via Nassa (one of the world's most exclusive luxury streets of Lugano with its 270 metres of covered arcades, boutiques and jewelry stores) and Via Pessina (a favorite place where foodies can shop at traditional markets and enjoy authentic gastronomic specialties at historic cafes and restaurants).
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Near public transportation"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately."
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking."
"We highly recommend you bring a reusable bottle of water on this walking tour as we are on the way to reducing single plastic."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: Piazza Bernardino Luini, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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