City Train in Luxembourg's Old Town at Luxembourg City Tours

City Train in Luxembourg's Old Town

The Pétrusse Express offers a comfortable 45-minute journey through Luxembourg's historic old town, complete with multilingual audio commentary that brings the city's fascinating past to life. This charming train tour winds through narrow cobblestone streets and past the famous Bock Casemates, providing an excellent introduction to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed fortifications that earned Luxembourg the nickname "Gibraltar of the North".

You'll see centuries-old buildings, defensive ramparts, and scenic overlooks whilst learning about the legendary inhabitants and key historical events that shaped this former fortress city. The audio guide is available in seven languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, and Luxembourgish, ensuring every passenger can follow the engaging historical narrative through the provided stereo headphones.

What is Included

• 45-minute guided train tour of Luxembourg's old town
• Multilingual audio commentary (English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Luxembourgish)
• Stereo headphones
• Route covering famous and lesser-known historic sights

Good to Know

The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and departs from near the Bock Casemates on Montée de Clausen. The train is not wheelchair accessible, so please consider your mobility requirements before booking. You'll need to remain seated throughout the journey and keep headphones on to avoid disturbing other passengers.

Arrive on time for your scheduled departure and follow staff instructions for boarding and disembarking. The steady pace provides ample opportunity for photography and taking in the panoramic views of this remarkable historic city centre. This tour works particularly well as an orientation activity for first-time visitors to Luxembourg.