Themed tour: 11 small alleys with big stories

Description

Immerse yourself in the winding alleys and extraordinary squares of Solothurn. Hear fascinating stories that remain captivating and little-known to this day. In short: experience Solothurn's old town from a new perspective. Exciting topics – sometimes informative, sometimes amusing, sometimes surprising – are told in an entertaining way. And of course, there are 11 stories waiting for you. Or do you already know the true meaning of the "women's alleys," "fortification alleys," "saints' alleys," or marketplaces? Exactly!

Get ready for a guided tour that is anything but boring, ordinary, or predictable: quirky anecdotes, historical highlights, and a dash of humor bring 2000 years of history to life. In Switzerland's most beautiful Baroque town, every small alley holds a big story. And above all, there's always more than meets the eye. Who knows what surprise or secret lies around the next corner or beneath the ancient cobblestones?

 

Language
German

 

Time
5.00 pm

 

Duration
75 minutes

 

Meeting point
St. Ursus Cathedral steps, Seilergasse 4, Solothurn

 

Tour ending point
In the old town of Solothurn

 

Tickets
Can be booked online or purchased at the Tourist Office at Hauptgasse 69 in Solothurn. Tickets are limited – hurry, it’s worth it!

More information

Solothurn Tourism members (on presentation of their membership card) and children up to 16 years of age benefit from free participation on a guided tour of the Old Town of Solothurn. A discount of CHF 10.00 is granted on themed tours. 

The cancellation conditions of the sales outlet, which can be found at solothurn-city.ch/gtc apply. Purchased tickets are non-refundable.

Maps

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