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Lucerne walking tours and city tours

Lucerne’s old town is small enough to walk in an hour or two: the covered Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument carved into a rock face, the old town walls and the lakefront. The offers here are guided walks of roughly 1.5 to 3 hours, some with a lake cruise or a chocolate tasting added. Ranked by verified reviews.

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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.

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Lucerne: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Lucerne: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

⏱ 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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Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

⏱ 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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Lucerne: Walking Tour & Optional 1-Hour Lake Lucerne Cruise

Lucerne: Walking Tour & Optional 1-Hour Lake Lucerne Cruise

⏱ 2 - 3.5 hours · 4.8 (167)

Take in the top attractions of Lucerne on a small-group tour. Enjoy a guided walk in the city and choose to continue sightseeing on a Lake Lucerne boat tour. Add Cheese and wine…

from €77 per person

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Lucerne: City Highlights Tour with Local Guide & Photography

Lucerne: City Highlights Tour with Local Guide & Photography

⏱ 2 hours · 4.9 (110)

Experience Lucerne’s highlights on an exclusive walking tour while we take professional photos at the city’s most iconic landmarks.

from €51 per person

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Lucerne: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Lucerne: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

⏱ 2 - 3 hours · 4.2 (48)

Explore Lucerne like a local on this private customizable tour. Discover the city's hidden secrets as well as the main sightseeing points.

from €37 per person

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The best guided tour of Lucerne's old town in Spanish

The best guided tour of Lucerne's old town in Spanish

⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.5 (15)

Discover the beauty of Lucerne on a guided visit in Spanish\nVisit the city's most emblematic sites\nGet the best information about the country and the city in your language

from €39 per person

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Lucerne: Lake Cruise & Old Town Tour w/ Guide & Photographer

Lucerne: Lake Cruise & Old Town Tour w/ Guide & Photographer

⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (5)

Explore Lucerne's Old Town, enjoy a scenic catamaran cruise on Lake Lucerne, and capture stunning photos with a professional photographer.

from €132 per person

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Lucerne: Chocolate Tasting and Walking Tour with a Local

Lucerne: Chocolate Tasting and Walking Tour with a Local

⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (5)

Taste a variety of Swiss chocolates from different chocolatiers at selected stops. Walk Lucerne's scenic streets with a Local, hear city stories, and get tips on cafés, bars…

from €123 per person

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Lucerne: Chocolate Tasting with Lake Trip and City Tour

Lucerne: Chocolate Tasting with Lake Trip and City Tour

⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (5)

Stroll through the city and visit the most iconic sights, create your own chocolate bar (optional) and taste delicious chocolate, visit Willy Wonka house, take a scenic boat tri…

from €258 per person

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Lucerne: Private Chocolate and Cheese Tasting Walking Tour

Lucerne: Private Chocolate and Cheese Tasting Walking Tour

⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (5)

Taste Swiss chocolate and cheese at family-owned shops on a private guided walking tour of Lucerne. See Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church, and the Lion Monument along the way.

from €270 per person

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Lucerne: Guided City Tour & Swiss Chocolate Tasting

Lucerne: Guided City Tour & Swiss Chocolate Tasting

⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (4)

Explore Lucerne's Old Town on a guided walking tour. Discover iconic landmarks, learn about the city's history, and indulge in delicious Swiss chocolate tastings.

from €97 per person

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Lucerne: Guided City Tour & 1-Hour Lake Cruise

Lucerne: Guided City Tour & 1-Hour Lake Cruise

⏱ 2 - 3 hours · 5.0 (1)

Explore Lucerne on a guided walking tour. Visit iconic landmarks, uncover fascinating stories, and end with a relaxing 1-hour boat cruise on Lake Lucerne.

from €135 per person

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Lucerne: Christmas Train – a Christmas City Tour through Lucerne

Lucerne: Christmas Train – a Christmas City Tour through Lucerne

⏱ 1 hour 0

Hop on the festively decorated Christmas Train and enjoy a cozy ride through the illuminated streets of Lucerne – with music and atmospheric Christmas stories.

from €22 per person

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Premium Panoramic Train, Lucerne Old Town & Interlaken Alps

Premium Panoramic Train, Lucerne Old Town & Interlaken Alps

⏱ 8 - 10 hours 0

Explore Lucerne, ride the GoldenPass panoramic train, and discover charming Interlaken —all in one unforgettable, all-inclusive day trip from Lucerne.

from €259 per person

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Lucerne Photo Tour with a Private Travel Photographer

Lucerne Photo Tour with a Private Travel Photographer

⏱ 1 hour 0

Discover Lucerne through a private photo shoot. Explore the historic center and the lake while we capture authentic and natural moments. Photos within 48 hours.

from €190 per person

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Lucerne: Beethoven Concert Ticket with Symphony Orchestra

Lucerne: Beethoven Concert Ticket with Symphony Orchestra

⏱ 80 minutes 0

Experience Beethoven’s dramatic piano writing and choral grandeur in Lucerne. Hear David Fray perform with the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra and Zurich Singing Academy.

from €27 per person

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Lucerne: City Tour or Alpnach Ziehbahn to Pilatus Mountain

Lucerne: City Tour or Alpnach Ziehbahn to Pilatus Mountain

⏱ 4 - 6 hours 0

Explore Lucerne's landmarks or take a scenic cogwheel train ride to the summit of Mount Pilatus. Enjoy breathtaking views and discover the city's fascinating history.

from €107 per person

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Lucerne: Private Walking Tour with a Tour Guide

Lucerne: Private Walking Tour with a Tour Guide

⏱ 2 - 3 hours 0

Explore Lucerne with a tour guide on this private customizable tour. Discover the city's hidden secrets as well as the main sightseeing points.

from €156 per person

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Good to know: A guide is worth it for the history behind the bridge and the lion; the sights themselves cost nothing to see on your own. If you only want photos, a free self-guided loop does the job. Several walks are private, which raises the price; group walks are the cheaper way to get a local’s commentary.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Pilatus, Rigi and Titlis in Lucerne itself?

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.

How long is a Jungfraujoch day trip from Lucerne?

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.

Does Lucerne have a beach?

No. Lucerne lies on a lake, not by the sea. The cruises on this site are sightseeing boat trips, not swimming trips.

Why are tours from Zurich not listed here?

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.

Is a Swiss Travel Pass worth it?

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.

What happens if the summit is in cloud?

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.

What does Lucerne not offer?

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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