Private Guided Walking Tour in Montreux

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

Beautiful view of Chillon Castle

Boat trip to Chillon Castle in Montreux

Riviera Jardins du Montreux palace

Scenic Montreux

Freddie Mercury Statue

Information

Montreux
2 hours
Professional Guide
Free cancellation up to 48 hours
Language - English (other languages upon request SP, PT, IT, FR, DE)
Advance booking period: 1 day
Seasonal availability: Year-round

Highlights

2-hour guided walking tour of Montreux
Stroll along the elegant lakeside promenade
See the Freddie Mercury statue at Place du Marché
Discover Montreux’s musical heritage
Enjoy sweeping views over Lake Geneva and the Alps
See the outside of Chillon Castle

Description

Discover the refined lakeside charm of Montreux on a guided walking tour along its elegant promenade. Set against alpine peaks and Belle Époque architecture, the city reveals a graceful blend of Riviera-style sophistication and natural beauty, which has long attracted artists, musicians, and travelers from around the world.

Meet your guide and discover Montreux through stories, insights, and local anecdotes that bring its atmosphere and cultural heritage to life.

Begin at Place du Marché, home to the iconic Freddie Mercury statue, a tribute to the legendary artist who lived and recorded here. Learn about Montreux’s deep musical legacy, including Queen: The Studio Experience and the Casino de Montreux, famously referenced in Deep Purple’s Smoke on the Water.

Continue along the lakeside promenade, where historic paddle steamers, gardens, and sculptures reflect the town’s relaxed Riviera atmosphere. Pass the Montreux Music & Convention Centre, host of the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival, and take in views toward Glion and its renowned hospitality school.

Along the shoreline, enjoy sweeping panoramas over Lake Geneva and the Alps, with quieter highlights such as the rose gardens dedicated to Empress Sisi.

The journey concludes at Chillon Castle, a striking medieval fortress set on a rocky island, celebrated in literature and art, including works by Lord Byron.

After the tour, return to Montreux at your own pace or extend your experience with a visit to the castle or a scenic boat cruise on Lake Geneva.