⭐ Offers starting in Lucerne · independently compared
Lucerne is a small city between a lake and mountains – the big peaks are reached by boat, cogwheel railway or cable car. We compared the offers that start here, with honest travel times.
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Lucerne is a small city between a lake and mountains – the big peaks are reached by boat, cogwheel railway or cable car. We compared the offers that start here, with honest travel times.
105 tours available · Sorted by verified review count. Prices and availability come from GetYourGuide.
⏱ 5.5 hours · 4.7 (2,878)
Ride to the top of Mt. Pilatus by cable car and go on an easy hike through the Alpine scenery with this tour from Lucerne. Descend on the world's steepest cogwheel railway a…
from €177 per person
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· 4.8 (2,174)
Enjoy unlimited access by public train, bus, and boat to visit more than 41 cities, reach peaks of many mountains, and sail through beautiful lakes in Switzerland with the Swiss…
from €274 per person
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⏱ 4.5 hours · 4.7 (1,548)
Visit Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus on a half-day trip which takes you on multiple modes of transportation. Take in the views from a boat, cogwheel railway, aerial cableway, and…
from €129 per person
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⏱ 5.5 hours · 4.6 (1,224)
Discover a fascinating glacier world and a beautiful landscape of eternal ice and snow on Mount Titlis. Take a revolving cable car to the top and enjoy breathtaking views of the…
from €151 per person
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.5 (1,139)
Discover the Swiss Alps on a guided coach tour from Lucerne. Explore Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, admire spectacular mountain scenery and enjoy expert guidance throughout your…
from €97 per person
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· 4.8 (1,128)
Discover Switzerland with unlimited travel by train, bus, boat, and public transport using the Swiss Travel Pass. Enjoy free entry to 500+ museums and discounts of up to 50% on…
from €274 per person
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· 4.7 (669)
Visit Mount Pilatus on a half-day tour by cable car and aerial cableway from Kriens. Enjoy a ride on the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" and reach the top of Pilatus Kulm at 2132…
from €65 per person
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.8 (637)
Head to the top of Europe on a trip to Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps. Take in views of snow-capped peaks and the longest glacier in the Alps from Europe's highest train sta…
from €280 per person
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· 4.7 (596)
Experience a magnificent trip to the impressive Mount Titlis glacier. Explore the only accessible glacier world of Central Switzerland and enjoy the spectacular panorama in a fa…
from €123 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.6 (563)
Explore the beautiful city of Lucerne with a local tour guide on a private walking tour. See both popular highlights and hidden gems, and find the best spots to take photos of t…
from €38 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.3 (417)
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.
from €127 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.7 (368)
Discover the City of Lights on this entertaining walking tour in Lucerne and learn more about Lucerne's history. See the Chapel Bridge, historic buildings, and more.
from €27 per person
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Quick comparison
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| Tour | Best for | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Lucerne: Mount Pilatus Guided Half-Day Tour | Day trip | 5.5 h | ★ 4.7 (2,878) | €176.91 | Check availability → |
| From Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Gondola, Cable Car, and Boat Trip | Entry ticket | 4.5 h | ★ 4.7 (1,548) | €129.23 | Check availability → |
| From Lucerne: Mount Titlis Half-Day Tour with Ice Flyer | Day trip | 5.5 h | ★ 4.6 (1,224) | €151.02 | Check availability → |
| From Lucerne: Guided Tour to Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen | Day trip | 10 h | ★ 4.5 (1,139) | €97.36 | Check availability → |
Why Lucerne Tours
Lucerne is compact, but its famous destinations are not in the city. The meeting point and travel time matter.
The mountains are not in the city. Pilatus, Titlis and Rigi are each a boat, train or cable-car ride away – plan half a day for each.
Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald and Interlaken are long days out. They are offered from Lucerne, but they are a trip, not an afternoon.
Lucerne has no beach and no sea. The lake is for cruises and views, not for a swimming holiday.
Bookings are completed with GetYourGuide and the local operator, not with us.
Guides and tips
Practical answers about mountains, weather, distances and passes.
Scheduled paddle steamers, lunch cruises, walking tours with a boat leg or a pedalo breakfast: how to choose a Lake Lucerne boat trip, what each costs and when the public boat is enough.
Read guide →Tandem paragliding over Lake Lucerne from €233: how the listed flights differ, why 2.5 hours does not mean 2.5 hours in the air, what weather does to your booking and who should stay on the ground.
Read guide →Is a guided walking tour of Lucerne worth paying for? What the old town offers for free, what the official tour, a private guide and the cruise or tasting combinations add, and when to walk alone.
Read guide →Good to know
No. Pilatus is reached by boat to Alpnachstad and a cogwheel railway, or by gondola and cableway from Kriens. Rigi starts from Vitznau or Arth-Goldau. Titlis lies above Engelberg and is reached by train from Lucerne plus cable cars. Each is a trip of its own, so plan about half a day per mountain.
The listed Jungfraujoch tours from Lucerne are long days of around ten hours, mostly spent travelling. If you only have one day, a nearer mountain gives you more time at the top.
No. Lucerne lies on a lake, not by the sea. The cruises on this site are sightseeing boat trips, not swimming trips.
Many popular Lucerne tours start in Zurich. They are a different starting point, so we list only offers that begin in Lucerne. If you are staying in Zurich, check the departure point before you book.
Only if you will travel a lot. For a few days around Lucerne, single tickets can be cheaper. Compare your planned journeys with the pass price and check on the booking page which mountain lines are included.
You still pay for the ride, and the view can be white. Check the forecast and webcam on the day, and choose an offer with free cancellation that fits your plans.
There is no sea, no beach and no big list of sights inside the city: the old town, the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument fill a day or two. The famous mountains and the Jungfrau region are excursions, not part of the city.
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