Lucerne Day Tour from Zurich
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Lucerne's charming Old Town
- See the iconic Lion Monument
- Enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Lucerne
- Visit the Chapel Bridge and Water Tower
- Discover the Swiss Museum of Transport
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Lucerne's Old Town
- Visit to the Lion Monument
- Scenic boat ride on Lake Lucerne
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Meet your guide at the meeting point in Zurich, sit back, and enjoy a scenic coach ride through picturesque landscapes and along the shores of Lake Lucerne. Upon arrival, a short city tour will introduce you to Lucerne's main highlights including the Chapel Bridge and the new Concert and Congress Hall.
Enjoy approx. 6 ½ hours of leisure time in the afternoon to discover this unique place on your own. Visit the Swiss Museum of Transport, the most eminent museum for transport in Europe and its Swiss Chocolate Adventure. As an art lover, you should not miss paying a visit to the Rosengart Museum with works of the famous artist Picasso and Paul Klee. Alternatively, we recommend a relaxing boat ride on beautiful Lake Lucerne or an extended stroll with nice souvenir shopping in the medieval streets of this lovely city! Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, Lucerne is bound to reveal the romantic and inspire the photographer in you, so don't forget your camera - the opportunities are endless!
Pass by: In the evening, meet again with your tour guide at the same location where you were dropped off for the return journey to Zurich.
Meeting point
Start Location
Best of Switzerland Tours AG, Sihlquai Bus Station, Limmatstrasse 2, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Confirm the departure time and location from Zurich to plan your arrival.
- Be aware that meals and beverages are not included in the tour price.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring Lucerne's Old Town.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning views of Lake Lucerne and the city.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the boat ride.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Lucerne and from Lucerne to Zurich. For the individual stay in Lucerne, a written itinerary is provided.
- Please note that some shops in Lucerne are closed on Sundays.
Traveler reviews
Beautiful city, wonderful...
Beautiful city, wonderful places to visit, delicious food and our favorite was Rosengart museum of art.
Beautiful Lucerne
A lot of walking beautiful views boat ride on the lake is worth the sites. Shopping and food are also great. A train ride back to Zurich was a faster more picturesque experience.
Amazing tour
Highly recommended. The tour is very worthwhile. The city of Lucerne is amazing. The guide Alfredo and driver Carlos were very professional and friendly. Alfredo’s memories were very accurate for our stay in Lucerne.
The bus tour with stops...
The bus tour with stops going to Lucerne was great. My wife really loved the mesmerizing green Swiss landscapes. We had lunch by the river bank, the ambiance was stunning, the food was great, our server from the Philippines was very professional.
Not worth it!
Glorified taxi service from Zurich to lucerne. Tour is in English and Spanish so always feels like you’re missing out on something. Got some interesting facts on the drive there but hard to keep up with the language changes. Once we got to lucerne was a 10-15 min walk from the bus stop to the centre but didn’t get any commentary on the way at all. When we stopped we didn’t get told any info about lucerne either so wasn’t really a walking tour we were promised. Also didn’t realise that there was an option on this trip to go up to one of the mountains so most people were doing that and only had less than an hour in lucerne which didn’t allow much time to ask the tour guide for suggestions or anything. Not worth it at all, might as well just get the train back and forth. Would not recommend this lucerne day trip at all!