10 Tours in Lucerne That You Shouldn't Miss

The Best of Lucerne walking Photo Tour is rich in photographic possibilities, complete with remarkable iconic Landmarks and interesting back-streets with secret vantage points. The views from the Alpine Landscape are breath-taking.  Lucerne is culturally diverse offering a fantastic contrast of old and new, and offers a lot of creative photography experiences. We will capture the soul of the most charming swiss city with our camera and get back home with long lasting memories. This is a small group tour (8 persons)

Inclusions: Professional photographer guide, Small group tour, Photography tips, Lucerne Castle Lift Ticket

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Personal expenses, Transportation cost (unless mentioned above)

Want to experience Lucerne like a local? Join me in a Small Group Walking Tour as we visit world-famous sights such as the Chapel Bridge with the octagonal Water Tower, the Jesuit Church and the KKL Luzern (Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne). On the tour you will learn important and humorous facts about the history of Lucerne and the everyday life of its residents. You will discover hidden alleys, visit town squares and even catch a glimpse of the city's "crown, " the Musegg Wall. We will end the tour with a visit to the Lion Monument. We will also visit Lucerne castle. This is a Small Group Tour up to 6 persons. As an optional Tour Extension you can either visit the Glacier Garden in a self guided tour or the Swiss Chocolate Adventure at the Transport Museum with an audio guide in several languages and a basic chocolate tasting.

Inclusions: 2.5 hrs Walking tour, Printed Guide ( Tour Optional Extension, Self guided Visit Glacier Museum), Chocolate tasting given by a Swiss Master Chocolatier(Tour Optional Extension, Self guided Visit), Lift ticket to Lucerne castle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Personal expenses, Travel Insurance

Want to experience Lucerne like a local? For art, architecture, natural wonders,culture, and culinary art Lucerne is one of the great treasure of Europe. Steeped in history and tradition, food and wine are the heart and soul of its culture. Your journey is as much about the sites and beautiful alpine landscapes as it is about experiencing the Swiss Wine and Cheese, providing a balance between fueling your spirit and feeding your soul. Join me in a walking tour discovering Lucerne highlights which includes: Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, Old city wall, Lucerne castle and wine tasting with snacks included in one of the best culinary places and Vinothek by the Reuss River in Lucerne. 

Inclusions: 3 Glasses of Wine per person, Cheese and Cured meat, City Walking Tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks (unless specified), Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Personal expenses

Discover Lucerne on a two hours comprehensive city sight seeing walking tour covering all "must have seen" attractions. In addition explore the hidden spots of classic, medieval and modern Lucerne. See the Lion Monument, climb the Musegg Wall and Towers, admire the medieval houses and fascinating murals of the historical center and enjoy an inside visit of the Ritter Palace with its profound "Danse Macabre". Your tour starts and ends at your Hotel in the City of Lucerne. (On Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Special Events the Ritter Palace is closed and can be visited from the outside only. During the winter from November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can be visited from the outside only)

Inclusions: Private Walking Tour, Professional Local Guide, Pick up and drop off at your Lucerne Hotel (within city limits), Three exclusive post cards featuring Old Lucerne, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Public Transportation Ticket (if applicable, depending on the location of your Hotel. If you stay in a Lucerne Hotel you are entitled to free public transportation during the entire stay., On Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Special Events the Ritter Palace is closed and can be visited from the outside only., During the winter from November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can be visited from the outside only.

Hop on board the only electric cargo bike tour in Switzerland! A unique and fun way to explore areas of Lucerne often missed by the tourists. While you cruise outside the city limits, taking in the breathtaking scenery that the country is famous for, you’ll get an insider’s view of the local way of life. On this small-group tour, you’re ensured a familiar and relaxed atmosphere, giving you time to interact with the guide and ask any questions about the people and the culture. This is the perfect tour for everyone, including families with younger kids, and we are proud to say it’s one of the best things to do in Lucerne.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle

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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

Visiting Lucerne’s landmark mountain, Mt. Pilatus, is a must-do when you're in the Lake Lucerne region. Start at the valley station in Kriens, and enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride over a pre-Alpine landscape to reach Fräkmüntegg, where you'll transfer to the aerial cableway known as the 'Dragon Ride.' After another five minutes, arrive at 7,000 feet above sea level (2,132 meters). Soak up the panoramic views over the lake and Alps, and then take the world’s steepest cogwheel railway down through rock faces, mountain streams, and lush meadows to reach Alpnachstad (from beginning or middle May till November 14th 2021, otherwise the panoramic cable car is operating). This is a no guided tour and it's why that there is no meeting point.

Inclusions: Cable car ride (except during maintenance), Cogwheel train ride (from mid May to November 14th 2021), All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Exclusions: The listed price does not include a CHF 5 parking fee (per day), Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Combine Lucerne’s landmark mountain with a boat on Lake Lucerne – an absolute must of your visit to the Lake Lucerne Region. Taking the cruise lake ship right in front of the train station of Lucerne the Golden Round Trip starts. After a 1 hour boat trip on Lake Lucerne, a spectacular ride on world’s steepest cogwheel railway brings you to Mount Pilatus. On 2132 meters altitude (7000 feet’s) panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Alps awaits you. Enjoy the exhilarating 5-minutes ride by the new aerial cableway “Dragon Ride” down to Fräkmüntegg. Afterwards you change into the panorama gondolas which take you down to the Valley Station Kriens. A 5-minute walk and a 10-minutes bus ride takes you back to Lucerne. This is no guided tour and it's why that there is no meeting point.  

Inclusions: Cruise ship (2nd class), Cogwheel train ride (operating from middle May till November 14th 2021), Panorama gondola ride (closed due to revision October 25th to November 5th 2021), Aerial cableways ride (closed due to revision from October 25th to November 5th 2021), Bus ride from Kriens-Lucerne main station (or vice versa), All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: The listed price does not include a CHF 5 parking fee (per day), Food and drinks, Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

For a full day of alpine summer splendor, make for the mountains on this guided roundtrip from Zurich to central Switzerland's Mount Pilatus. Your full day guided tour includes a gondola and aerial cable car ride, the world's steepest cog-wheel railway and a cruise on Lake Lucerne.

Inclusions: Panorama drive to Lucerne with photo stop en route ( at Lake Lucerne or the Lion Monument), Short introduction city tour of Lucerne, Panoramic gondola and aerial cablecar (except during maintenance), Steepest cogwheel train in the world (from early May to early November), Boat ride on Lake Lucerne, Lunch voucher will be provided in case the boat ride does not operate, Air-conditioned vehicle, Time at leisure in Lucerne

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick-up and drop off, Food and drinks, unless specified