Private tour in Zurich Raymond H
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Raymond H.
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Welcome to Switzerland. I’m delighted to share this extraordinary country with you. I was born and educated in the cultural heart of Zurich, a place where art, architecture, and everyday life quietly shape your sense of beauty. Later, I crossed the Atlantic to earn my MFA in art and film at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. That journey from Zurich’s precision to Chicago’s creative intensity gave me a global perspective and a deep appreciation for how culture, storytelling, and daily rituals connect us. My career has taken me through fine art, advertising, and a decade of teaching art and film in Switzerland. Those years sharpened my eye for detail and deepened my passion for helping others see the world with curiosity and nuance. Today, I bring that same sensibility to guiding guests through Switzerland since over 20 years. Whether we’re exploring historic neighborhoods, discovering a quietly powerful artwork, or tasting a piece of chocolate that carries its own story. I aim to reveal the layers that make this country so compelling. Food, art, and culture are inseparable for me — they are the threads that connect landscapes to people and traditions to modern life. My tours reflect these passions: a blend of visual storytelling, cultural insight, and the simple joy of sharing something delicious in a beautiful place.
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Begin your day at the Abbey of Saint Gall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Abbey Library dazzles with its Rococo hall, ancient manuscripts, and the oldest known architectural plan from the Middle Ages. Next, marvel at the St. Gallen Cathedral, with its soaring twin towers, opulent Baroque interior, and one of Switzerland’s largest organs. Then, visit the St. Laurenzen Church, a Gothic masterpiece with a slender spire and peaceful churchyard. As you stroll through Domplatz, Marktplatz, and Roter Platz, admire the colorful, ornate bay windows. Pass by the Synagogue, the Textile Museum, and the UBS building, topped with a small replica of the Statue of Liberty. Notice the ancient walls that once divided the Catholic monastery from the Protestant city after the Reformation. Explore the Old Town’s narrow alleys and discover the 15th-century Gallus Gate and historic Waaghaus.
1. Start at the Abbey of Saint Gall, a UNESCO site, and explore its Rococo Library with ancient manuscripts. 2. Visit St. Gallen Cathedral to see its Baroque interior and twin towers. 3. Admire St. Laurenzen Church, a Gothic gem with a tall spire. 4. Stroll Domplatz, Marktplatz, and Roter Platz, noting the colorful bay windows. 5. Pass the Synagogue, Textile Museum, and UBS building with its small Statue of Liberty. 6. See the old walls dividing the Catholic monastery from the Protestant city. 7. Discover Gallus Gate and Waaghaus in the Old Town’s alleys
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Hauptbahnhof, Bahnhofplatz, St. Gallen, Switzerland
St. Gallen, Hauptbahnhof, Bahnhofplatz or your hotel if its in the centre of the city
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