Lucerne Day Tour from Zurich

Highlights

  • A short walking tour helps you get your bearings before the guide turns you loose

  • Take photos out the bus windows and enjoy a panoramic photo stop along the way

  • Get a different view of the city on a sightseeing cruise (added cost)

Summary

Depart from a centrally-located pickup point in Zurich and relax during the scenic journey to Lucerne by air-conditioned minivan. Get acquainted with the city’s rich history on a short sightseeing tour and visit monuments like Chapel Bridge and the new Concert and Congress Hall. See, too, the Lion Monument before exploring the rest of the day independently. Receive recommendations from your guide and customize your itinerary according to your interests. Stroll through the streets of Lucerne’s Old Town and check out museums like the Picasso and Transport Museum to discover more of Lucerne’s culture and history. In summer, ride the new City Train for an alternative perspective of Lucerne. After thorough exploration, reconvene with your group and guide and relax during the journey back to Zurich, where the tour concludes.

Tour info

Duration
9 hours 30 minutes
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Why take this tour?

Take in Switzerland’s stunning scenery on a day trip that includes guided narration and allows free time to explore on your own. That way, rather than being chaperoned through the city, you can break away from the crowd and see the sights at your own pace. Additionally, by booking a tour with round-trip transportation, you can enjoy the journey without the stress of driving narrow mountain roads.

What’s included?

  • Panorama drive to Lucerne with photo stop en route ( at Lake Lucerne or the Lion Monument)

  • Transportation by coach

  • Short introduction of Lucerne, while driving into the city

  • Accompanied by a multilingual guide for the transportation from Zurich to Lucerne and back

  • Time at your disposal in Lucerne (approximately 6 hours)

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 9h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Approved Health & Safety Concept COVID-19 under the "Clean & Safe" campaign supported by Switzerland Tourism. Face masks and disinfectant wipes will be provided free of charge.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Best of Switzerland Tours

About operator:

We are Switzerlands leading sightseeing operator and offer different city tours in Zürich and a wide selection of interesting excursions to the most beautiful tourist destinations in our wonderful country. Every day, we strive to exceed your expectations of a high quality service and combine it with the friendly hospitality of our professional, multi-lingual guides! Our tours are guided in English, Spanish, Mandarin and German. We are looking forward to hosting you during your time in Switzerland!

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