Tours & activities in Lucerne

Come on a walking tour to uncover the magic of Lucerne.The town is set against the majestic backdrop of the Alps, on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Several pretty bridges, steeples, fountains and frescoed facades will catch your eye on this walk, but Lucerne has so much more to offer than photo opportunities.You’ll begin at the train station and make a loop around the old town, visiting both sides of the Reuss river. Each site you visit has a story to tell, from the Chapel Bridge’s burning to the carnival celebrations. You’ll pass by wine, grain and pig markets too, each with its own unique character. From the markets, you’ll wander the cobbled streets to the Mill Bridge and find out about the castle on the hill.The tour ends with the Legend of the Wild Man and Lux Ritter, the craftsman who became mayor. By the end of our tour, I hope you firmly agree that Lucerne is a whole lot more than a beautiful photo!

Lucerne is a city that is rightfully considered to be the cradle of Switzerland. The mobile app helps you explore Lucerne with a private audio tour (included). The audio tour has clean navigation, filled with exciting stories from professional guides.The tour with an in-app audio guide is for the one who wants to see the most famous sights of Lucerne, learn more about Lucerne's history and walk through the welcoming streets of the city centers.The audio guide on the mobile app is the best way to enjoy the tour at your own pace and be independent of a group tour. The mobile app is available on App Store and Google Play and works offline.Enjoy your party only!

Discover the "City of Lights" on this entertaining 2-hour walking tour in Lucerne. Stroll through the beautiful and historical old town, discover the famous sights in the city and learn more about Lucerne's history.

Explore Lucerne walking, playing, and learning on this self-guided scavenger hunt and walking tour in one. Using your phone as your guide, solve riddles and see the city’s important attractions.

Explore medieval Lucerne on the Nightwatchman Walking Tour. See the illuminated attractions and hear the comments and background stories of the Nightwatchman. You will hear about ghosts, demons and witches and the Legend of the Riot of Lucerne. You will learn about living in Lucerne in the middle ages, you get information about law and order of that time. The Nightwatchman Guide is dressed in medieval style and equipped with a traditional Swiss halberd. He takes you through narrow streets and hidden places of the historic Centre of Lucerne. The tour is surrounded by pictures presented with a projector, on iPad and on postcards.

This experience is provided by a private local.You only have an hour to fall in love with Lucerne? Challenge accepted!Discover Lucerne during a short but sweet excursion during which you will learn the most intriguing facts about the history, the local lifestyle, and the contemporary transformation of the city. We will meet at the train station and go on our stroll from there :-)Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Lucerne special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here, and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time, or someone that wants to rediscover it!

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.

Discover the most picturesque spots in Lucerne through the eyes of a local guide and get the opportunity to take some stunning photos.

Take in the top attractions of Lucerne on a small-group tour. Enjoy a guided walk in the city and continue sightseeing on a Lake Lucerne boat tour.

This incredibly wide-ranging and exceptional value-for-money Lucerne Small Group tour (up to 8 Persons) encompasses the very best of Lucerne's attractions in 3 hours. Discover Lucerne's best sights and attractions from the water, on a one hour Lake Cruise and in a two hrs. panoramic walking tour. After the Walking tour, your guide will escort you to begin the boat tour (self guided with audioguide in several languages) Round up your Swiss experience with a Real Swiss Culinary Experience sampling the best Central Swiss Wines with Tasty Cheese or enjoy an Alpine Bier paired with Sausage and Pretzel as an optional tour extension. Check out our Culinary Swiss Experiences! Bookings from 1 single person up to Groups of 8 are possible.We will begin with the walking tour and after we will do the Culinary experience of your choice!

This Experience is provided by a private local.The group size is up to 8 people.Discover the most impressive buildings in Lucerne and learn about the history behind each of these historical buildings and structures in this invigorating architectural walk.Join me on this adventure to discover the beauty and history of the city’s most significant buildings and get to know a bit more about the local culture in Switzerland from my perspective.During this walk you will become better acquainted with the local architecture, while also learning about the way in which this has changed over the years with the city becoming more modern while still keeping its unique character.Discover all the nice stories behind the Musegg wall and the KKL with me!

Learn to take better photos of the iconic landmarks, interesting back streets and secret view points of Lucerne and the Swiss Alps on a small group walking tour.

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)

Explore Lucerne through the eyes of a local and discover the city's most impressive buildings and their history on this private tour.

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)

Discover the secrets and fascinating stories surrounding the city of Lucerne on this walking tour with a local guide.

Explore the picturesque city of Lucerne on this walking tour. Enjoy a walking tour through the Old Town, cross the Chapel Bridge, and sail along the waters of Lake Lucerne on a lake cruise.

Private guided city tour Lucerne with Pearls of Switzerland Cristina Tschuppert- Discover Lucerne with a professional and local city tour guide- Visit the top attractions of Lucerne including the Chapel Bridge and Jesuit Church- Discover the old town with its historic buildings- Souvenir and chocolate shoppingThe tour includes the following sights: - Chapel bridge with the water tower- Jesuit Church- Spreuerbrücke with its picture cycle- the old town of Lucerne and its squaresYou will also find out where to taste and buy the best chocolate in Lucerne, where you can eat a delicious traditional dish and, where to go for a museum visit or other excursions afterwards.

Take a guided walking in the most picturesque city of Switzerland. Stroll across the Chapel Bridge over the Reuss River, admire the Lion of Lucerne, climb the Musegg Wall, explore the centre of the old city, and at the end relax drinking local beer along the river after an interesting walking.

Discover Lucerne's history and sights on a three hour adventure by foot and boat. Start with a visit to the world-renowned Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and visit one of the first Baroque churches in Switzerland, Jesuit Church. Then, take to the water on one hour Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee) sightseeing cruise. Continue visiting the Lion monument and the well preserved City Wall with its beautiful medieval towers. We will take a couple of minutes lift ride to Lucerne Castle where we will visit the Sculpture Park and enjoy the most exquisite vistas of the Swiss Alps. Get photographed along the tour by a professional photographer and get back home with long lasting memories in beautiful pictures.Just the perfect Swiss Adventure!!!

A wonderful panoramic walk for visitors short on time, allowing you to get a flavor of the place, its amazing scenery, historic importance and beautiful nature. Walk past the villa where Richard Wagner composed many famous operas before taking the local bus through a neighborhood of former grand summer villas. Follow a meandering walking trail along a panoramic ridge giving you views of the lake and the surrounding majestic Alps.Visit an organic farm, pass by vineyards and lovely old wooden Swiss chalets down to the small village of Winkel with the oldest school house of the region. Return to Lucerne by local bus.

Enjoy an afternoon strolling along Lake Lucerne's most panoramic vistas and walking by old Swiss chalets, villas, and historic castles on a 4-hour tour through the countryside. See unique and hidden-away places that most tourists never know exist.

Climb to the height of 600 meters overlooking the beautiful Lake Lucerne. Journey through green pastures, rustic vineyards, and visit a working bio farm. Ascend to breathtaking heights and finish the day at the historic lakeside restaurant.

Have a walk with the Medieval Guide to visit Lucerne how it looked 500 years ago. Get to know about live & society in the middle ages, law and order and the wars of the blooming City and Republic of Lucerne. Pass by the Kappelplatz, Kornmarkt & Weinmarkt.

Explore Lake Lucerne’s Region. Experience impressive views over the city of Lucerne, the lake and the Central Swiss Alps, enjoying an oasis of peace in beautiful nature. Enjoy a funicular ride up to the montains and admire the Alps from a panoramic 2 hours easy walk through one of Lucerne’s greenest area.Your guide and local expert will lead the tour and provide you with all the information you need to know about the area’s past and present, customs, language and traditions.After the hotel pick-up your guide will take you from Kriens to Sonnenberg via cable cars for a scenic aerial view over Lucerne; then he/she will lead the way of a 2 hours easy walk in nature, through green pastures, a farm and some authentic Swiss chalets. You will have the chance to visit a typical Swiss farm and stop by the farm shop to purchase some quality food.