Things to do in

Luxembourg

Discover historic landmarks of Luxembourg City on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Sit back and relax as the bus takes you to some of the most notable areas of the city, with onboard audio commentary provided. Hop off at the various stops to explore the areas at your own pace. Explore Constitution Square and discover the National Monument of Gëlle Fra. Admire the views of the Petrus Valley and its famous gun emplacements, or casemates. Walk to the nearby Place Guillaume II and see the City Hall. Visit Place'Armes and wander through the Old Town with its museums, churches, Vauban fortifications, and the Grand Duke's Palace. Disembark at Fondation Pescatore Quai 1 and discover fantastic views of the Pfaffenthal suburb and the Kirchberg district of the city. Ride the panoramic elevator or make your way to the viewing platform and take fantastic photos of the city. Hop off at the Luxexpo Parvis Sud stop outside the LUXEXPO exhibition center. Discover elegant shops, banks, large law firms, and international companies in a modern area of the city. Stops: • Monterey Avenue • Constitution Square • Amalia • Fondation Pescatore Quai 1 • Mudam • Luxexpo Parvis Sud • BEI (European Investment Bank) • Stäereplaz/Etoile Quai 4

Discover the landlocked Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on a full-day tour from Brussels, traveling through the scenic Ardennes forests along the way. Continue to Luxembourg City, capital of the Grand Duchy. Here, your guide will take you to the Kirchberg quarter, site of many of the buildings of the European Union, such as the European Court of Justice, and the European Commission. Wander the streets of the old town, and go to the impressive Notre-Dame Cathedral, a beautiful example of late Gothic architecture with Renaissance adornments. There will be time to marvel at the Palace of the Grand Duke, and see the city’s fortifications during some free time in the city center. After some free time in the city, visit the picturesque village of Dinant, with its fifteenth century collegial, its citadel and its tiny saxophone museum (optional). Choose between a private and a shared option.

Begin at the meeting point in the heart of the city. Accompanied by a multilingual guide, head off to discover the most beautiful places of the capital in a single bike trip. Move around on some latest generation electric bikes to get from one place to another without getting too tired, because this tour doesn't include any hills... or almost none. Take advantage of elevators and funiculars to move uphill. Be immersed in the city's green heart, the Petrusse valley with its numerous possibilities to relax in green areas from the city center. From there you will be directed to the Grund where you will take the elevator to the plateau St. Esprit and the Judicial City - Cité Judiciaire. Ride along the Grand Ducal Palace to the historical center and its Herb Market. From the Bock crag, known as "Bockfiels", you have a wonderful view of the Grund and the Neumünster Abbey, which you will reach by bike right after. A small trail along the Alzette will lead you to the Rives de Clausen, a popular nightlife spot amongst Luxembourgish people. Continue in the Pfaffenthal until you reach the funicular that will take you up to the Kirchberg. Get out at the foot of the European institutions. Even this imposing alley has its own little park, which you can cross by bike, and then discover the most important buildings of the Luxembourg financial center. Welcome to the Kirchberg. This city district combines modernism and antiquity, and nothing is more obvious than the Mudam to prove this to you. The Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art was built on a former military fort that stands out with its imposing glass surfaces on the old 19th-century walls. Once you've passed through, go back down to the Pfaffenthal to take the panoramic elevator to the gardens of the Pescatore Foundation. Reach the city park and its "Kinnekswiss" which announces the end of the e-bike tour through the capital. The guide joins you for the whole duration of the tour and is happy to respond to your questions.

Discover the "Old Fortress" on this convenient train stopping at 2 locations: Stop 1 - Rives de Clausen: A district of bars and restaurants, established next to the former Luxembourg beer brewery “Mousel” and situated along the Alzette River. Stop 2 - Rham Plateau: Proudly overlooking 3 sides of the Alzette valley and offering a stunning view of the old city of Luxembourg. It has been an integral part of Luxembourg’s fortifications since the 15th century and was later expanded with 4 imposing military barracks. Take the opportunity to stop for a few minutes and walk up to the promontory behind the ruins of the four towers. Once at the top, take in the breathtaking view of the old fortifications, the Holy-Ghost Citadel and the Corniche.

Embark on a Hop on Hop off Nature and Castle tour, for a full day to discover the history of Luxembourg, from the Middle Ages to the modern age, aboard a modern convertible bus. See Mullerthal, admire the Castle of Vianden, and visit the oldest city in Luxembourg, Echternach. Stops along the bus route: 1. Mullerthal - Schiessentümpel:  The waterfall, known as "Schiessentümpel", with its three water jets on the Black Ernz is one of the most photographed sites in the Mullerthal Region. Begin a 45-minute walking tour. Please make sure to wear good and comfortable shoes. 2. Castle of Beaufort:  The medieval castle of Beaufort was built in four different periods, between the 11th and 17th centuries. You will have 45 minutes to visit the castle or explore the area on your own. 3. Castle of Vianden:  The small medieval town of Vianden and its imposing castle attracts thousands of visitors every year. Try local cuisine at one of the charming restaurants, discover the town’s fortified towers, visit the Castle of Vianden, or take a ride on the chairlift during your 2 hours of free time. 4. Echternach:  The city of Echternach was founded in 698 by the Benedictine monk Willibrord and is the oldest town in Luxembourg. Visit the most beautiful places and buildings of Echternach, like the Basilica, the abbey and the market square during a 45-minute city tour. After visiting Echternach, you will return to the original departure point in Luxembourg City (Monterey avenue).

Discover the most memorable sights of Luxembourg city with a local guide and try Luxembourg wines. Explore the city center and old town on foot, and taste a 2 glasses of sparkling or white wines. After meeting your guide, set out through the city to see Luxembourg sights such as the Place Guillaume II, Chemin de la Corniche, Place d'Armes, Grand Ducal Palace, and more. Along your trip, savor 1 cup of crémant (Luxembourg sparkling wine) and 2 cups of Luxumebt white and red wine.  This tour was established in Luxembourg in 2016 with the aim to promote social, sustainable, and cultural tourism through Luxembourg country, one of the biggest historical centers of Europe.

After discovering the highlights of the city by tourist train, visit any of the 7 museums included in this combi-ticket. Discover Villa Vauban, located in the heart of the city, in the middle of a historic park. See exhibitions showcasing 17th-century Dutch works and 19th-century French history and landscape paintings. Visit Casino Luxembourg- Forum d’Art Contemporain, a contemporary art institution that is dedicated to the latest works from international artists. At the Lëtzebuerg City Museum located in the old town district, learn more about the history of the city through original objects and topographical reconstructions as well as a mobile application. Explore the Musée National d’Histoire et d’Art, MNHA, which offers 6000 square meters of exhibition space of encyclopedic collections. At the Musée National d’Histoire Naturelle, MNHN, discover exhibitions that reflect more than 160 years of the Institute's history and above all the dynamism and commitment of its curators and their collaborators. Visit the Museum Dräi Eechele in the restored Fort Thungen and learn about the territorial development and history of Luxembourg, as well as more about national identity. Finally visit the Museum of Modern Art, MUDAM, a purpose-built building designed by the renowned Sino-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei. Opened in 2006 and situated in Park Draï Eechelen this gallery houses various works by modern and contemporary artists.

After the departure from the Concept Store in the heart of the city, the visitors will discover the most beautiful places of the capital in a single bike trip. Move around on the latest generation electric bikes to get from one place to another without getting too tired, because this tour doesn't include any hills... or almost none! On the route, the visitors will find a trail of paved streets, with a mix of dedicated cyclist lanes and pathways. During this guided tour, they will take advantage of the capital's open spaces and green areas of the lower town, the charming forests bordering the capital and the idyllic parks. Without forgetting the impressive structures and magnificent fortress part of the UNESCO world heritage.

This exclusive combi-ticket enables you to enjoy a sightseeing tour on the hop-on-hop-off - City Line bus and to visit the 7 museums of Luxembourg City at your own pace. Visit 7 of Luxembourg’s museums and explore the city at your own pace with this hop-on hop-off - city line bus ticket. Your museum pass is valid for 48-hours, so you’ll be able to visit the museums over 2 days in the order that you wish. Included with your museum pass is a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket. The hop-on-hop-off bus route goes through the Upper Town with its European and financial districts. There are 8 stops on the route where you can catch the bus or disembark. This Luxembourg hop-on hop-off museum pass combi ticket includes access to: • Villa Vauban – Musée d’art de la Ville de Luxembourg • Casino Luxembourg – Forum of Contemporary Art • Lëtzebuerg City Museum • MNHA - Musée national d’histoire et d’art• MNHN - Musée national d’histoire naturelle ‘natur musée’ • Musée Dräi Eechelen• Mudam Luxembourg – Musée d’art moderne Grand-Duc Jean Please note that access to temporary museums is not included in the ticket.

Discover Luxembourg by train on a guided city tour. Take a journey into the past on the Pétrusse Express. Explore the Pfaffenthal district of central Luxembourg City. See how this part of the city used to look and how people used to live in the 19th century via a virtual reality headset. Meet your guide and board the Pétrusse Express tourist train at the Montée de Clausen. Settle into your seat and listen to the guided commentary as you pass through the city. Take in the Casemates du Bock, Plateau du Rahm, Grund, and "Muerbelsmillen", a former mustard factory in Pfaffenthal. Then, put on your VR headset to be taken on a 360° journey into the past. Discover exactly what the spot you are in used to look like thanks to VR technology based on geolocation. Explore the narrow streets of Pfaffenthal and see famous Luxembourgers and inhabitants in historical dress.