Trip info
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On foot, by public transport
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2-8 hours
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English, German, French, Spanish -
Easy
Overview
Your expert local guide (former diplomat and development expert) will show you selected parts of the capital city and put emphasis on unique features of the Swiss political system, explain why it is working and compare it to other systems. While walking through the city you will be able to see most of the main attractions but on top you will get a unique insight into the way Switzerland works. As an example, you will learn about the social peace agreement, the role of chocolate and the importance of outstanding and integrative personalities like Henri Dufour and Ernst Bloch. You will also learn why Switzerland has had more female presidents than any other country although the right to vote for women was only introduced by 1971. Furthermore, you will learn about the key elements of the history of Switzerland’s famous neutrality. The focus of this tour is to see the city from a local perspective while learning about the bright and also the less bright sides of the political exception Switzerland. Points of special interest can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up.
Highlights
- Explore plenty of hidden secrets and feel like a local
- Learn about the Swiss political system from an expert (former diplomat)
- See the main sightseeing places such as the Minster & the Parliament Square
- Explore hidden secrets such the fountains of Bern
- Tour run by legal tour operator from Switzerland
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