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View from Lake Lugano toward Gandria and beyond to snow-covered mountains in Italy

Hidden Stories of Gandria Lugano

Operated by Gandria Tours

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Overview

Book a fascinating cultural and historical tour through the picturesque alleys of Gandria (Lugano), a beautiful, lakeside Swiss village right on the Italian border. You will discover hidden stories across many centuries from a passionate storyteller who has lived here for 20+ years. Many tourists only know Gandria as a "fishing village". After your guided tour, you will have much deeper knowledge that makes the past and the present of this magic place come alive!

What’s included

  • English and German Guides
  • There are no entrance fees to sites visited on the tour

Not included

  • Bottled water

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Photos

Gandria's houses are built in steep rows sloping down to the lake
Coat of arms of a famous local architect
Sunset view from Gandria toward Lugano and San Salvatore
Exploring the beautiful, baroque Church of St. Vigilio with the guide
The old port with "Gandria" branded motorboats produced by a local manufacturer
A peek down a narrow alley that makes the village so charming and the limestone rock it is built on

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