Night watchman
Listen, people, and let me tell you... Evening tour with a night watchman through the old town of Winterthur
At nightfall, the night watchman's time has come: with horn, lantern and halberd, they protect respectable citizens from robbers. Take part in this tour, listen to the stories from earlier times and enjoy the special atmosphere in Winterthur at night.
In historical costumes, Winterthur's city guides take you to special places and tell you about the activities of the night watchmen in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Note: Operates from October to March. Recommended start time for the city tour is 9 pm. The tour is only partially suitable for children under the age of ten.
Private group tours
| Dates | October-March |
|---|---|
| Time required | 1 hour |
| Participants | 1-20 persons |
| Starting point | Stadthausstrasse 10 between the Rosa Pulver restaurant and the Taverne zum Kreuz |
| End point | New market |
| Language | Dialect, German |
| Prices | CHF 260 per group up to max. 20 people |
Public tours
| Dates | Fixed dates October-March |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Starting point | Stadthausstrasse 10 between the Rosa Pulver restaurant and the Taverne zum Kreuz |
| End point | New market |
| Language | Dialect, German |
| Prices | CHF 25 (reduced rate CHF 12.50 for students, members, children 6-18 years, culture pass) |
Book a private city tour
You can book all city tours privately as a company, club, school or family - on your desired date and, depending on the offer, with a flexible meeting and end point.
You can register at any time using the online form below. Frequently asked questions with answers can be found here. We will also be happy to advise you personally on your selection and booking during office hours.
Why book?
1. perfect combination: "Infotainment"
A city tour offers a special mix of information and entertainment. Like an exciting documentary on television, only you are there live with us. Some offers also include culinary delights, such as the "Stroll and taste" tour.
2. inexpensive for individuals and groups of all kinds
Whether for guests, newcomers or long-time residents: the city tours are suitable for everyone and for groups of all kinds. Companies and clubs particularly like the offer. But the tours are also booked for birthdays and other private celebrations. Because they fit every budget.
Tariffs House of Winterthur
Per group with a maximum of 20 people:
- Up to 1.5 hours CHF 260
- CHF 40 for each additional half hour
Bei Spezialführungen mit Kulinarik fallen zusätzliche Kosten an. Bei kurzfristigen Buchungen (<48 Std.) wird ein Expresszuschlag von CHF 50 verrechnet.
3. 100% customer satisfaction
Responding to our customers is our great strength. In recent years, participants have rated us exclusively as "very good" or "good" in this respect.