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Porrentruy - Private Guided Walking Tour
Porrentruy - Private Guided Walking Tour
Porrentruy - Private Guided Walking Tour
Porrentruy - Private Guided Walking Tour
Porrentruy - Private Guided Walking Tour

Porrentruy - Private Guided Walking Tour

By BlackBuck Travels
Price is $459 per traveler* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the beauty and history of Porrentruy on this engaging walking tour. Start at the majestic Porrentruy Castle, explore the medieval Gate of France, and admire the Baroque-style Town Hall. Pause by the charming Samaritaine Fountain, one of the city's oldest, and stroll through Grand-Rue, with its elegant 19th-century buildings and vibrant atmosphere. Visit the magnificent St. Peter's Church, showcasing Gothic architecture, and marvel at the fascinating Foucault Pendulum, demonstrating the Earth’s rotation. Finish the tour at the JURASSICA Botanical Garden, where you’ll experience diverse Mediterranean flora across multiple climate-themed greenhouses. This tour offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and nature in the heart of Porrentruy.

Activity location

  • Chateau de Porrentruy
    • Chemin du Chateau
    • 2900, Porrentruy, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tour Réfous
    • 10 Chemin du Château
    • 2900, Porrentruy, Jura, Switzerland

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Porrentruy - Private Guided Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Starting time: 5:30pm
Price details
$459.15 x 1 Traveler$459.15
Total
Price is $459.15

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedOfficial tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guided tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedRefreshments

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Chateau de Porrentruy
  • 15m
Begin your tour at the majestic Porrentruy Castle, a Swiss heritage site of national significance. As you wander the 14th-century ramparts and tranquil courtyard, you’ll uncover fascinating stories of bishops exiled during the 16th-century Swiss Reformation.
Porte de France
  • 15m
Next, stroll through the Gate of France, the last remaining medieval city gate in Porrentruy. With its two round towers and belfry, this landmark offers a glimpse into Swiss military engineering from the past.
Porrentruy
  • 10m
Continue to the Town Hall, where you can capture iconic souvenir photos by the emblematic wild boar monument. Dating back to the 18th century, this Baroque building combines French and Bavarian architectural styles.
Fontaine de la Samaritaine
  • 10m
Pass by the lively Samaritaine Fountain, one of only three ancient fountains in the city. Take time to admire the finely carved Porrentruy arms on a shield, along with intriguing statues that tell captivating local stories.
Porrentruy
  • 15m
Next, wander along Grand-Rue (Main Street), lined with elegant 19th-century buildings, upscale boutiques, and bustling restaurants. It’s the perfect spot for people watching and enjoying the local atmosphere.
Église Saint Pierre
  • 15m
Visit St. Peter's Church, the canton of Jura’s most important Gothic-style monument. Explore the blend of architectural styles, from the 13th-century remains to the 18th-century furniture inside.
Cantonal High School
  • 10m
Following this, marvel at the unique monument of Foucault Pendulum, located in front of the 14th-century Cantonal High School, and learn about how it demonstrates the Earth’s rotation in a mechanical manner.
Parc du Jardin botanique
  • 20m
Finally, immerse yourself in the JURASSICA Botanical Garden, home to a diverse collection of Mediterranean plants, from cacti to carnivorous species. The garden’s multiple climate-controlled greenhouses—tropical, desert, and swamp—offer a truly unique experience.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChateau de Porrentruy
    • Chemin du Chateau
    • 2900, Porrentruy, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETour Réfous
    • 10 Chemin du Château
    • 2900, Porrentruy, Jura, Switzerland

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