Freddie Mercury Statue Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Freddie Mercury Statue in Montreux. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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It’s free to visit the Freddie Mercury statue in Montreux, as it stands in a public place with no barriers. If you want to learn more about Queen and Freddie Mercury though, there are some Montreux guided tours that offer this as the main focus: prices vary, depending on the tour.

With Lake Geneva as its backdrop, the Freddie Mercury statue is in a befitting photo location, by the water’s edge in Place du Marché. It’s easy to find from the train station and ferry port. Note, when Montreux Jazz Festival is on, the statue is temporarily moved to the nearby Rouvenaz Gardens.

Freddie Mercury lived in Montreux and loved his time in the little city by the big lake, recording several Queen albums—including his final studio album—here. To pay homage to his Montreux connections, the city unveiled a statue in his honor, which draws Freddie Mercury fans from around the world for photos.

The British-based Czech sculptor Irena Sedlecká created the Freddie Mercury statue, which was unveiled by his Queen bandmate Brian May in 1996. Like the singer himself, the statue is larger than life, capturing him in one of his most iconic singing poses, mic in hand.

Besides snapping a selfie with the Freddie Mercury Statue, you can visit Queen: The Studio Experience, an attraction at the original Mountain Studios in Montreux Casino where Freddie recorded his final song. Outside the studio is the unofficial Freddie Mercury Wall, where fans can leave graffiti tributes to the singer.