Montreux City Walking Tour: Professional Guide, Swiss Riviera Montreux, Chillon Castle, Freddie Mercury Statue

Montreux is the Pearl of Swiss Riviera with its mild climate, palms along the lakeside, magnificent scenery across the mysterious mountains and beautiful, blue Lake Geneva. Here you can combine your shopping with the other fabulous Montreux tourist attractions, including the medieval Chillon Castle, therapeutic thermal baths, glorious local gardens and gourmet restaurants. You will also have the opportunity to stroll along the lakeside and soak in the atmosphere of the city, where Charlie Chaplin, Freddie Mercury, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and numerous other celebrities lived.

Begin your adventure into the world-renowned City of Montreux after meeting your expert guide at a centrally located spot of your choice. You’ll stroll around the town of Montreux to visit a glamorous tourist resort associated with the rock legend, Freddie Mercury. His memorial statue is situated right in front of the lake where you’ll see spectacular views.

Spend your day walking through the magnetic streets and unforgettable promenades on the scenic shoreline of Montreux Riviera while inhaling the clear, fresh air.

Next stop is the last point on your walking tour – the most visited medieval castle in Europe - Chateau de Chillon. This magnificent castle is one of the main attractions of the city, nestled on a rocky island, and steeped in local history.

If you’re visiting to take in some culture, then it’s a great idea to visit the Montreux Jazz Festival in July. It settled here in 1967, giving you the chance to meet the talented jazz, blues, soul and rock musicians and enjoy their unforgettable performances.

If you’re visiting later in the year December offers the chance to participate in the Comedy Festival, and enjoy the Christmas Market with its magical wooden houses.

After your walking tour, take a traditional paddleboat (not available in winter season), to travel through the flickering waters of Lake Geneva (Lac Leman), and admire the fantastic views on both shorelines of the lake.

Montreux is considered as one of the most exciting and picturesque places to visit in Switzerland, offering a charming and peaceful atmosphere and exciting activities all year round.

Switzerland-tour exclusively offer an amazing chance to explore the wonderous city and advise you to consider some of the other must-visit places in Montreux:

• Musée de Montreux (a museum inside an ancient winegrower’s house)
• Queen Studio Experience
• Lakeside Promenade Fleuri
• Statue Li Ning
• Lavaux Vineyards
• Narcissus Trails
• Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
• Palais Oriental
• Swiss Camera Museum
• La Rambertia Garden