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A historic stone building with domed towers, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings. 1
A historic stone tower and a modern glass building. 2
A historical fort with a large central wall, a watchtower, and a surrounding grassy area with trees. 3
A historic stone fortress with round towers and a modern glass building in the background. 4
A stone bridge with three arches, a stone wall with moss, and trees in the foreground. 5

Luxembourg Vauban Fortress Private Walking Tour

By Cognosimo
Free cancellation available
Price is €129 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the remarkable military and architectural history of Luxembourg on a fully private walking tour inspired by the legacy of Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban.

Once known as the “Gibraltar of the North,” Luxembourg was one of Europe’s most formidable fortress cities. Over centuries, emperors, kings, and military powers transformed the city into a vast defensive stronghold built around cliffs, valleys, bastions, and underground defences.

As you explore the remains of Vauban’s fortifications, hidden passages, and strategic viewpoints, your Guide brings to life the evolution of military engineering and the geopolitical importance of Luxembourg in European history.

Through storytelling and carefully selected locations, discover the innovations that made Vauban one of the most influential military engineers in history and understand why Luxembourg’s fortifications are now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The tour requires/includes a lot of walking.

Activity location

  • Avenue John F. Kennedy
    • Avenue John F. Kennedy
    • Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Avenue John F. Kennedy
    • Avenue John F. Kennedy
    • Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

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Luxembourg Vauban Fortress Private Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
€129.00 x 1 Adult€129.00
Total
Price is €129.00
Until Sat, 8 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Live-tour Guide

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Les Tours Vauban (Pass by)

You will go in front of the building with our guide.

Fort Niedergrunewald (Pass by)

You will go in front of the building with our guide.

Plateau du Rham (Pass by)

You will go in front of the building with our guide.

Location

Activity location

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    Avenue John F. Kennedy
    • Avenue John F. Kennedy
    • Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Avenue John F. Kennedy
    • Avenue John F. Kennedy
    • Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

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