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Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Dark Side of Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
From 1 hour to 2 hours
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What You Will Do
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.
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.
What's Included?
- Stories about how main sights of the city are related to witch-hunt and executions
- Clear explanation of the route with photos and detailed directions
- Qualitative audio guide recorded by a professional speaker with an amazing deep voice
What's Not Included?
- Other
- If you decide to see the Fraumunster from inside, the visit will be subject to entrance fee of CHF 5
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Paradeplatz, Paradeplatz, Zürich
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Paradeplatz
5 minutes
Your acquaintance with the witches and executioners of Zurich will begin from Paradeplatz. You will see where exactly on this square the house of one of the executioners of Zurich was located and see his picture. Moreover, you will learn some special details about this profession, for example, how executioners were trained.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: myFive.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Audio Guide - Russian
- Audio Guide - English
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