Tours & activities in Lucerne

Ride to the top of Mt. Pilatus by aerial cable car to take part in easy hikes through the Alpine scenery. Descend the mountain on the world's steepest cogwheel railway, and then cruise back to Lucerne by boat.

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.

Cruise Lake Lucerne on a yacht custom-made for panoramic views

Enjoy a First Class lunchtime cruise on Lake Lucerne. Admire the Alpine landscapes as the staff serves you a delicious 3-course meal made from fresh regionally-sourced products.

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.Please note: from 15 to 26 November the cable car from Rigi Kaltbad to Weggis is not operating due to maintenance work. The excursion can be done via Vitznau both ways.

Enjoy a scenic 1-hour cruise in Lucerne onboard a fantastic panoramic yacht. Sit back and relax as you cruise towards Meggenhorn Castle and admire the views of luxurious villas, hilly landscapes, and the deep blue lake.

Tour the magnificent bays of Lake Lucerne aboard an elegant yacht on this 1-hour cruise. Sit back and relax on the main deck or upper deck while your expert captain takes you along Switzerland’s most stunning lake, surrounded by majestic mountain peaks, forests and meadows.On sunny days you can enjoy delicious snacks and drinks on board.Because of Covid-19 the audio guide with headphones can not be distributed.

Lucerne, the most charming of Switzerland's cities, is not to be missed. It's not just the famous sights – the Lion Monument and Kapellbrücke – that will enthrall you, visits to the Transport Museum and Rosengart Museum are also highly worthwhile.

Sometimes there simply isn't enough time to spend an entire day on magnificent Lake Lucerne, but for those moments we are pleased to offer convenient short cruises. These still allow you to enjoy the best of the lake and get a feel for the fantastic mountain landscape in the heart of the Swiss Alps. We recommend the round-trip journey from Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock and back aboard our elegant catamaran. Just stay on the ship when it docks at the Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock pier, for the immediate return to Lucerne.Snacks and drinks can be purchased at a vending machine on board.

Spend a half-day in Lucerne with a guide, and discover the old town of Lucerne. See the wooden Chapel Bridge, the lion monument and the magnificent churches of the city. Then enjoy a 1-hour cruise on Lake Lucerne to admire the city from the water.

Discover Lucerne and the various wonders it has to offer such as Chapel Bridge, Hofkirche St Leodegar, Lion Monument, the famous Lake of Lucerne, and picturesque mountains without mentioning the exclusive old town which holds all its heritage and tasteful Swiss delights with your private guide.Venez Discover Switzerland brings the best out of each place by meticulously crafting each tour exclusively while taking care of our environment. We aim to bring the love, passion and interest for our planet in each tour or service provided to you.

Spend a day exploring around Lucerne and Mount Rigi with your private tour guide, just you and your guide. Enjoy a one-hour boat trip from Lucerne to Vitznau and then climb up to Mount Rigi on the cogwheel railway.

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. 

Spend a day around Lucerne and on Mount Pilatus with a private tour guide. Enjoy a 1-hour boat trip from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, where you will change to the Pilatus Coghwheel Railway, the steepest cogwheel railway in the world.

Spend a half-day in Lucerne with your private tour guide, just you and your guide! Together with your tour guide you will discover the old town of Luzern, the wooden "Chapel bridge", the lion monument and the magnificant churches in the city. Your tourguide will tell you stories about the city and the life in Luzern. Close your tour by travelling with your tourguide on the scenic boat on lake Luzern and enjoy the view to the lake, the city and the surrounding mountains.

Enjoy a guided tour as you discover the city of Lucerne and Mount Rigi with a private tour guide. Learn about the city's local history whilst enjoying a scenic boat ride and mountain walk with spectacular panoramic views.

The Rigi (or Mount Rigi; also known as Queen of the Mountains) is a mountain massif of the Alps, located in Central Switzerland. The whole massif is almost entirely surrounded by the water of three different lakes and a stunning view to the alps. The classic round tour from Lucerne starts with a boat ride on lake Lucerne, the coghwheel train to Rigi Kulm and the return travel via Arth-Goldau to Lucerne by train.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.

Spend a day discovering Luzern and Mt. Pilatus with your private tour guide. Enjoy a one-hour boat trip from Luzern to Alpnachstad and change to the Pilatus cogwheel railway as you marvel at breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding area.

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.

Travel from Luzern to Mt. Rigi with this self-guided tour. Head to central Switzerland on a roundtrip journey that includes a lake cruise and cogwheel train.

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.

Learn about the history of Lucerne on a 2.5-hour walking tour led by a local guide, then savor an all you can eat fondue or raclette culinary experience on a 3-hour evening boat trip around Lake Lucerne.

A combination of exercise and relaxation for a perfect day, a 3-4 hour, 40 km/24 mile ride using a power-assisted electric bikes that most people of normal physical fitness and stamina can do, combined with a scenic 2-hour lake cruise back to Lucerne. Ride along mostly off-road paths and trails on a ridge overlooking the lake and surrounding mountains, through beautiful countryside, green forest, and neatly cultivated farmland. Walk in William Tell’s footsteps at the Hohle Gasse and learn more about Switzerland’s great hero and his enduring significance today. As you wander on back-roads to Brunnen you can stop by at the the Swiss Knife Valley Center and Retail Store and vitsit their interesting pocket knife museum or watch how the iconic Swiss army knife is assembled.  Note: minimum age to ride an E-Bike is 16 years.

Spend a day exploring the countryside of Switzerland on a full-day tour. Take an E-Bike ride to Brunnen to learn about the legend of William Tell at Hohle Gasse. Stop by the Swiss Army Knife Visitors Center and end with a boat ride across Lake Lucerne.

Say cheese! Learn about the history of Lucerne on a 2.5 hrs walking tour led by a local guide, then experience its love affair with cheese on an All you can eat Fondue or Raclette culinary experience on a three hrs. evening boat trip around Lake Lucerne. Good food and great views make for a fantastic combination on this jovial evening cruise that showcases the very best of Swiss cuisine. You'll see the most iconic landmarks of the most beautiful Swiss city from the water and from the best panorama viewing points in a lovely and relaxing Swiss experience.We will visit the Lion Monument and take a lift to Lucerne Castle to admire the most stunning alpine views!