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Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Dark Side of Zurich

4,714 reviewsGrossmünster Church

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  • 1–2 uur
  • Gratis annuleren tot 24 u vooraf
  • 2 talen
  • Directe bevestiging

Hoogtepunten

What do people usually say about Zurich? Switzerland's financial heart... The city of bankers and shoppers... The streets where everyone is in a hurry... We invite you to get to know a radically different Zurich. Think 500 years back and imagine a medieval city with medieval customs. An executioner lives somewhere nearby, across the street they are taking a woman suspected of witchcraft to prison, and not very far away the city council is deciding on how to execute the guy who stole four bags of salt. Do you want to see and find out where people were tortured in Zurich and how, where the pillory was located and where executions took place? We will not only guide you through the key places associated with this dark side of the city, but also tell the true story of the real people. You will learn how stoically the beautiful Elsbeth, suspected of witchcraft, endured torture, how cruelly the maid Adelheid was executed, and how rich Agatha did not manage to escape a death sentence.

Inbegrepen

Wat is inbegrepen

  • Stories about how main sights of the city are related to witch-hunt and executions
  • Qualitative audio guide recorded by a professional speaker with an amazing deep voice
  • Clear explanation of the route with photos and detailed directions

Wat niet

  • You will need to have your own mobile phone with internet and headset
  • There will be no live guide. Instead, you'll explore the city using the link provided after booking
  • If you decide to see the Fraumunster from inside, the visit will be subject to entrance fee of CHF 5

Route

  1. Begin your exploration at Paradeplatz, where the enigmatic world of witches and executioners unfolds. Delve into the history of a Zurich executioner's residence and grasp the nuances of their unique profession, including the intriguing details of their training.

    5 min

  2. Stroll down Börsenstrasse, where the medieval executioners once resided. Uncover the secrets of the most "popular" execution methods, the executioner's salary, and the frequency of these somber events.

    5 min

  3. Absorb the poignant stories of the tortured witches of Zurich and immerse yourself in the narrative of Elsbeth, enduring fifteen days of torment.

    5 min

  4. Marvel at the majestic Fraumunster Church, renowned for its Marc Chagall stained-glass windows depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

    5 min

  5. Pause at the Hans Waldmann Statue, erected in memory of a historical figure executed in 1489. Learn the intricacies of his extraordinary life and demise.

    5 min

  6. Discover the Water Church and delve into the legend of Felix and Regula, beheaded for their unwavering Christian beliefs.

    5 min

  7. Pass by the Grossmunster, a symbol of Swiss-German reformation and a cornerstone of Zurich's heritage.

    Komt langs

  8. Navigate Kirchgasse, where ancient guidance on witch recognition and torture once thrived. Uncover the chilling details of this historical advice.

    5 min

  9. Pause at the residence of a wealthy woman executed for witchcraft and immerse yourself in the gripping tale of her life story.

    5 min

  10. Discover the former place of pillory.

    5 min

  11. See the house of the judge working during the peak of the witch-hunt and learn his revenge story.

    5 min

  12. Pause at Zürich's Town Hall to unravel the intricacies of medieval prosecution processes and see the square where death sentences were pronounced.

    5 min

Annuleren

Gratis annuleren tot 24 uur voor aanvang, met volledige terugbetaling.

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Goed om te weten

Verzamelpunt
At the designated meeting point, there won't be a live guide present. We invite you to commence this self-guided tour using the link provided at the time of booking.
Ophalen
Iedereen komt naar het startpunt; er is geen ophaalservice.
Tickettype
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Uitgevoerd door
myFive
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Zürich

  • Its from-price is 98% below the median of the 1191 experiences we list in Zürich.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 130 of 1191.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Zürich

Zürich is de grootste stad van Zwitserland, aan een helder meer, met Alpenzicht, een middeleeuwse oude stad en het cabaret waar dada ontstond.

De oude stad strekt zich uit langs beide oevers van de Limmat, met smalle steegjes, gildehuizen en kerktorens. De twee torens van de Grossmünster zijn het herkenningspunt van de stad, de Fraumünster heeft glas-in-loodramen van Chagall, en de Sint-Pieterskerk heeft een van de grootste wijzerplaten van Europa. De Lindenhof-heuvel biedt een rustig uitzicht over de daken.

Top-ranked sights in Zürich: Lucerne, Zurich Old Town (Altstadt), Lake Zurich (Zürichsee).

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