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Lucerne is an ancient town with strikingly modern sensibilities. One of Europe’s oldest covered bridges serves as its centerpiece, and fresco-adorned historic houses line the streets, but it’s also home to the cutting-edge KKL, a concert hall and art gallery. Take the cableways up the Pilatus, Stanserhorn or Rigi mountains for breathtaking views, or see Lake Lucerne on a steamship cruise.
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1. Mount Titlis Glacier Excursion Private Tour from Luzern
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Titlis is a mountain of the Uri Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Bern. At 3,238 metres (10,623 ft) above sea level, it is the highest summit of the range north of the Susten Pass, between the Bernese Oberland and Central Switzerland. The last part of cable car leads above the glacier. At Klein Titlis, it is possible to visit an illuminated glacier cave from an entrance within the cable-car station, which also includes shops and restaurants. The Titlis Cliff Walk, the highest elevation suspension bridge in Europe giving views across the Alps. Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.
Inclusions: all taxes, fees and handling charges, local tourguide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only, all transportation fees for train and gondola
Exclusions: food and drinks, personal expenses during the tour
Reviewed By eddie c
No issues here so have no concerns that you might be left stranded or that your guide doesn't speak your language or that the tour is somehow altered or changed. However at the price my partner and I were surprised at lack of basic historical facts so check the resume of guide if you are a stickler for detailed knowledge of experiences in this tour.
2. Mt Stanserhorn & Lucerne city day Photography Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
On this full-day Private Photography Tour you will discover the magnificent Mount Stanserhorn in the heart of the stunning Swiss countryside. This journey to the (6230ft / 1900m) high summit involves different transportation methods, first take the train to Stans on the southern side of Lake Lucerne, a ride which will take roughly 20 minutes, then make a time-jump ride on a wooden vintage funicular from the 19th century right before getting to the top-modern Cabrio cable car. Photography Enthusiasts, inexperienced hikers and nature lovers welcome! Discover the beauty of Lucerne city in a 2.5 hrs. walking tour and photograph and know the history of Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, City old Wall and Lucerne Castle. To round up your alpine experience add a private photo-shooting along the tour with an on line gallery to download all images taken. All Camera skills welcome, from a compact, professional camera to an smart phone.
Inclusions: Mountain/photographer local guide, Private Tour, 2.5 hrs. Lucerne Walking Tour , Private photography shooting along the tour (Optional Extension), On-line private gallery to download the images (Optional Extension), Lift ticket to Lucerne Castle, Full escorted tour to Stanserhorn from Lucerne
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Travel Insurance, Personal expenses, Camera and camera equipment, Transportation to Stanserhorn from Lucerne(train,Funicular and Cabri’o) cost p.p. approx. CHF 68.00
Reviewed By L8537UBmohammedk
Very good and informative tour and tour guide Professional Great pics Great day Showed us places with brilliant views
3. Private Full-day Guided Hike from Lucerne
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
One of the best off-the-beaten track hikes in Central Switzerland. Avoid Tourists areas, discover Switzerland like a local. Enjoy beautiful views over lake Lucerne and get the chance to discover Switzerland hidden gems. Our guide will accompany you through this unique journey and you will get to know about the local culture and heritage of this beautiful country. Total hiking time is between 2 to 3 hours and is totally customisable with your guide. Everyone is welcome as well as all ages.
Inclusions: Transportation on Gondola, Train, Bus and Boat is included in the rate.
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Cillian88
I fully believe that my newfound love of Skiing is all thanks to Andrea and his teaching methods. He was patient, empathic, engaging, and thorough with any feedback that I needed and when things were not working out he was able to change tact and figure out a way to make it work for me. I had never been skiing before and Andrea was excellent at settling me into how it worked, from the boots and skis to how to turn and position my body while skiing. Andrea was very knowledgeable and experienced. After our last lesson (2nd lesson ever) I had enough confidence and learned so much from Andrea that I was able to head back up the slopes again after our lesson on my own. This is a testament to his ability as not only a skier but as an instructor. I would encourage anyone thinking of taking up skiing or improving their technique to book a lesson with Andrea.
4. Mount Titlis Glacier Excursion Small Group Tour from Luzern
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Titlis is a mountain of the Uri Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Bern. At 3,238 metres (10,623 ft) above sea level, it is the highest summit of the range north of the Susten Pass, between the Bernese Oberland and Central Switzerland. The last part of cable car leads above the glacier. At Klein Titlis, it is possible to visit an illuminated glacier cave from an entrance within the cable-car station, which also includes shops and restaurants. The Titlis Cliff Walk, the highest elevation suspension bridge in Europe giving views across the Alps. Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide, All transportation fees, All entrance fees
Exclusions: Travel to starting point in Luzern, Food and drinks, Personal expenses during the tour, Gratuities welcome for the tourguide
Reviewed By eddie c
No issues here so have no concerns that you might be left stranded or that your guide doesn't speak your language or that the tour is somehow altered or changed. However at the price my partner and I were surprised at lack of basic historical facts so check the resume of guide if you are a stickler for detailed knowledge of experiences in this tour.
5. Self-Guided Tour: Mount Titlis Glacier Excursion plus Ice Flyer
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a self-guided tour and you may travel fully independent to the Engelberg valley and Mount Titlis Glacier World. With our detailed travel instructions you travel according your preferences, you may stop whereever you want and enjoy the views at a specific point as long as you prefer. You will get the travel booklet and all necessary personalized tickets by e-mail after your booking - no mobile device necessary during the tour.
Inclusions: all necessary tickets for your tour (train to Engelberg, cableway to Mt. Titlis), all taxes, fees and handling charges, travel booklet with detailed description of your self-guided tour (step-by-step), travel booklet with all schedules and alternates for your flexibility, emergency contact from SwissTravelGuide
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Reviewed By OnAir767625
This was absolutely delightful. We couldn't have had a better time,due to our incredible guide,Ulrich. He was very knowledgeable and respectful of our intentions. He made the long ride entertaining as well as educational. We would definitely use his service again. Our only issue was trying to reach your office by phone a couple of days before our trip to confirm and not being able to reach anyone. This created undo stress and it totally unacceptable and needs to be addressed. Thank you for our great guide. Maurice & Teena Nanoia
6. Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip with Lake Cruise Private Tour from Luzern
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4.7 based on 11 reviews
Mount Pilatus is a mountain massiv with several peaks, overlooking Lucerne. The top can be reached with the Pilatus Railway, the world's steepest cogwheel railway, from Alpnachstad, operating from May to November (depending on snow conditions) and the whole year with the aerial panorama gondolas and aerial cableways from Kriens. The classical "Golden Round Trip" involves taking the lake boat from Luzern across to Alpnachstad, going up by the coghwheel railway and returning down on the aerial cableways and panorama gondolas to Kriens, from where the bus takes you back to Luzern. Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.
Inclusions: all taxes, fees and handling charges, local tourguide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only, all transportation fees for boat, coghwheel railway, gondola and bus
Exclusions: food and drinks, personal expenses during the tour
Reviewed By Brigid R
The boat to cog railway to mountain was fine. A good alternative to the hiking we had been doing, and the mountain is lovely as long as you expect to be in a resort area at the top. You can get away from the crowd by walking a bit, which we did and it was very rewarding. Our guide was decent, nice fellow, and spoke excellent English. He gave us some tidbits on the boat re: mountain and local culture but he also didn’t know the answer to some of our questions and was not much help about where to eat in Lucerne or what else to do.
7. Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne
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4.6 based on 550 reviews
Travel to the top of Europe and admire the soaring peaks of the Swiss Alps on this 9.5-hour Jungfraujoch day trip from Lucerne. Take a scenic drive through high mountain passes to picturesque Lauterbrunnen with your guide. Board the cogwheel train and travel up to Kleine Scheidegg, beneath the famous Eiger North Face. Alight at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Jungfraujoch — Europe's highest railway station at a dizzying 11,333 feet (3,454 meters). Explore the Ice Palace and enjoy panoramic views over the mighty Aletsch Glacier from the observation terrace.
Inclusions: Cogwheel train, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food & Drinks, Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Reviewed By U9943DIpaulb
During a short stay in Zurich we took a two hour city tour with headphone commentary (due to the virus there we no tour guides available). For us, at two hours the tour was just about the right length and the commentary was interesting and informative with a narrative that extended to both the city and national relevance. A word about the driver - he was friendly and just about the best bus/ coach driver I have ever experienced. He navigated the often narrow streets and turnings superbly and was courteous to other drivers and pedestrians. Whilst we thought this was quite an expensive tour, (most things in Zurich are quite expensive), we did very much enjoy it and would certainly recommend it.....
8. 8-Day Train Tour of Switzerland Self-Guided from Zurich
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Explore the cultural differences within the country and its 4 lan- guages, all the while taking in some spectacular countryside and staying in beautiful Swiss towns. It’s a great opportunity to visit the very best of Switzerland on some of the most exciting scenic trains in Europe.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 7 x Overnights in Zurich, Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lugano, Lucerne, 8 transfers in 2nd class including up to 50% reductions on selected transport services (mountain railways, trains, buses and boats), 1 x Seat reservation for GoldenPass Line, Gotthard Panorama, Glacier & Bernina Express in 2nd class , 1 x Excursion to Jungfraujoch (non-guided), 1 x myTravel Stamp Booklet
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, A guide
Reviewed By Trip551330
Recently I had to cancel our train trip through Italy and Switzerland. I was able to obtain a refund on all the Italian train fares but no changes or refunds are permitted by Swiss rail. Swiss train fares are very high by world standards and while I appreciate the terms are non refundable, Swiss rail gives you no opportunity to purchase a refundable/changeable pass. Take care when purchasing a Swiss rail pass as plans can change.
9. Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise
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4.2 based on 42 reviews
This independent Mount Rigi tour from Lucerne combines a round-trip boat cruise, cogwheel railway ride and aerial cable car ride for an epic Swiss Alps adventure. Cruise along stunning Lake Lucerne and train up Rigi Kulm, the ‘Queen of the Mountains,’ for majestic views of the Bernese Alps, Vosges Montains and Black Forest. Take an aerial cable car to the postcard-worthy lakeside town of Weggis, and end with a return boat cruise to Lucerne. With convenient pre-booked tickets and detailed timetables, you’ll experience the breathtaking Alps at your own pace. Due to revision work on the cable car from 16 - 27 November 2020, Rigi is only accessible via cogwheel train from Vitznau.
Inclusions: Detailed timetables, Round-trip Lake Lucerne cruise, Round-trip cogwheel train, Aerial cable car ride
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Optional activities at own expense, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Bryan J
Nice boat tour with a panoramic view. Unfortunately, due to regulations, have to wear a mask and cannot purchase drinks ..
10. Luzern City Tour with Lake Cruise Small Group Tour from Basel
Overall Ratings
3.8 based on 4 reviews
Lucerne, located in central Switzerland and sited on lake Lucerne, is embedded with a spectacular mountain panorama. The town is a "must see" destination in Switzerland with it's attractions like the wooden chapel bridge. Spend your time on this guided tour in the old town, the world most known attractions and on a lake boat cruise. Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide, All transportation fees, All entrance fees
Exclusions: Travel to starting point in Basel, Food and drinks, Personal expenses during the tour, Gratuities welcome for the tourguide
Reviewed By eddie c
No issues here so have no concerns that you might be left stranded or that your guide doesn't speak your language or that the tour is somehow altered or changed. However at the price my partner and I were surprised at lack of basic historical facts so check the resume of guide if you are a stickler for detailed knowledge of experiences in this tour.
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