Top Montreux Art & Culture

Check out Château de Chillon with this entrance ticket to the lakeside Swiss fortress in Montreux. Just book online to save time when you enter, then spend as long as you like inside, exploring extravagant rooms that were built for the House of Savoy. Learn about the castle from onsite information and an included brochure as you stroll around the famous fortress at leisure.

Have you ever dreamed of visiting a real chocolate factory? At Maison Cailler, we invite you to discover all there is to know about our chocolate through a multi-sensory experience. Take part in one of our many workshops and create your own chocolates with the help of our chocolatiers.

Hear the stories of Freddie Mercury in Montreux, on an express walking tour that’s dedicated to the charismatic Queen frontman. You’ll listen to commentary taken from the memories of Mercury’s personal assistant, and explore the places the singer frequented on a short walk around the lakeside and town. Interactive audio guides, photos, and videos complement the experience.

The Maison Cailler invites you to live an unforgettable experience in the world of chocolate. Our interactive tour immerses you in the history of chocolate, from the Aztecs to the latest innovations. Discover how we use cocoa beans and selected ingredients with the utmost attention to make exquisite chocolate creations. Finally, you can indulge your taste buds with an incredible variety of flavors during an unforgettable chocolate tasting. Please go to the ticket office reception (separate building to the left of the main entrance) to exchange your ticket and receive your departure time.

Ideal for any Queen fan, this walking tour uses exclusive audio, video, and photographs to recreate the Montreux of Freddie Mercury’s time. Follow your guide along the easy 2-kilometer route in search of Queen-related landmarks and learn more about Freddie’s life in the city, as well as the wider music scene, before rounding off your visit posing for pictures with the iconic statue on the city’s waterfront.

Hit the Swiss mountain peaks with a ticket to Glacier 3000 from Les Diablerets, and ride to an altitude of 9,842 feet (3,000 meters) by cable car. Once at the top of Scex Rouge, you’ll be greeted with dramatic alpine views that stretch to Jungfrau, the Matterhorn, and even Mont Blanc. Your ticket also includes entrance to the Peak Walk by Tissot, the famous peak-to-peak suspension bridge; the Quille du Diable Glacier Walk; Ice Express chairlift; and the snow park.

Travel high into the Swiss Alps on a day trip from Montreux, and discover the mountain town of Les Diablerets at your own pace. Three options are available when you book: Select the Les Diablerets Trip Only option to enjoy four hours of free time in the village, upgrade to include a round-trip cable car trip, or go all out with the Gold Tour. As well as the cable car ride, the option includes the “Peak Walk by Tissot”, a food and wine tasting at the Space Refuge restaurant, and a white-knuckle ride on the world’s highest toboggan run.

This Experience is provided by a private local. If you want to spice up your Instagram feed and impress your friends with stunning shots from your travels then you are at the right place! Let me show you the most beautiful and impressive spots in Montreux and guide you with some useful tips on how to take the best photos with your phone or camera! While strolling through the city and taking photos of the most unique places of Montreux (like the statue of Freddie Mercury or the wonderful castle of Chillon!) you will also get to know more about my city and learn about its secrets from a local. Join me on this adventure to give your Insta feed an upgrade! Make sure you don’t book this Experience too late, as we don’t want to miss the golden hour!

Welcome to the pearl of the Swiss Riviera. Located in the foothills of the Alps and resting on the shores of Lake Geneva, Montreux has been attracting the place of choice for many of the world’s rich and famous. Charlie Chaplin decided to spend 25 years of his life here, Queen created some of their best albums, and Lord Byron even wrote about it. A place of mild climate, with palm trees along the lakeside and views of the Alps, there is bit to see on every corner. So, join us for a walk along the streets of this town and enjoy the atmosphere of the city. You will see: * Queen Studio Experience * Lakeside Promenade * Palais Oriental * Freddie Mercury Memorial * Vieille-Ville de Montreux * L'Eglise St Vincent * Casino de Montreux

Discover Montreux through your photo lens with a private, local guide. You'll be taken to the best sites of the city, get an insider's take, and be instructed on how to get the best shots. You'll start at the statue of Freddie Mercury and end at the Castle of Chillon. On the way, you'll see the the Gorges du Chauderon, while discovering local spots and hidden gems that a typical tourist wouldn't find.

During our time together, formal classroom tuition will be kept to a minimum; emphasis will be put on time spent outdoors, putting the morning’s theory lesson into practice, and gaining as much ‘hands-on’ experience as possible. Our aim is to capture the classic scenic splendour of the mountains in an artistic and creative manner. Making use of our beautiful surroundings, we shall focus on the shapes and textures in the landscape, as we develop our skills at capturing beautiful and interesting, well-balanced images. Once on our chosen hike of the day, we will have countless opportunities to capture the beauty that surrounds us, as our schedule will allow sufficient time for stops, whenever photographic inspiration ‘grabs’ us. Small groups of no more than six participants will ensure that everyone receives individual attention, and further instruction shall be given, according to each and everyone’s specific needs.

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This Experience is offered by a private local. The group size is up to 6 people. You only have an hour to fall in love with Montreux? Challenge accepted! Discover Montreux 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 by the statue of Freddie Mercury and go on our stroll from there! By seeing Montreux through the eyes of a local, discover what the everyday life looks like and find out where the city gets its characteristic ambience from. While walking through Montreux, you will discover its parks, monuments, and historical architecture with a local, so this is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants, and bars to visit during your time here, and find out how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect Experience for someone visiting the city for the first time or to rediscover it!

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