Zurich to Lucerne & Engelberg Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Lucerne's historic Old Town
- Visit the Chapel Bridge and Water Tower
- Ride the Titlis Rotair revolving gondola
- Experience snow activities at Mount Titlis
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Swiss Alps
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Zurich
- Guided tour of Lucerne's Old Town
- Visit to Engelberg village and Mount Titlis
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: On this day trip to Lucerne and Engelberg, travel from Zurich by comfortable coach through the scenic Swiss Alps and along the shores of the Lake Lucerne.
Enjoy a brief orientation drive, where your guide points out the main attractions of this charming town like the Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church, and the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL). Enjoy some time at leisure to explore the Old Town before the journey continues to Engelberg, where the valley station of Mt. Titlis cable car is located.
Arrive in the Swiss alpine town of Engelberg, located in the sunny basin under the north face of Mt Titlis and one of Switzerland’s leading mountain resorts. Visitors flock here in both summer and winter to take advantage of its natural features and sporting opportunities. Enjoy approximately three hours of leisure time to explore the area with the help of an informative leaflet and your guide's recommendations. Stroll through the charming village, shop for local goods, or visit the imposing Baroque-style monastery to learn how Engelberg was originally founded by Benedictine monks. Don't miss the fascinating show dairy, where you can discover the art of traditional Swiss cheese-making. Alternatively, take one of the many local hiking trails and explore the valley on foot while enjoying the peace and tranquility of this part of the Swiss Alps.
Pass by: At the end of the day, meet your guide at the arranged time and board your coach for the journey back 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
- Confirm the tour's departure time and location in Zurich.
- Be aware that some activities at Mount Titlis may require additional fees.
- Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for travel within Switzerland.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light jacket, as temperatures can vary in the mountains.
- Check the weather forecast for Mount Titlis to ensure optimal conditions.
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 Engelberg and from Engelberg to Zurich. For the individual stay in Engelberg, a written itinerary is provided
- Please note that some shops in Engelberg and Lucerne are closed on Sundays
Traveler reviews
We loved our guide and...
We loved our guide and driver, & we really enjoyed our time in Lucerne. Our only issue was with the Engelberg portion. We chose to stay in town (rather than go up into the mountains) and we ended up having over three hours to spend there. After lunch, (limited restaurants) we found that the town had very limited options—only about 10 shops, with maybe 5 or 6 even open. While Engelberg is beautiful, there simply was not enough to do for that amount of time. We eventually found ourselves sitting in a hotel lobby just waiting for it to be time to leave.
Quick taste of alps from zurich
Quick stop in Zurich could have been 15 min longer. We went to Engelberg only. Monastery great for fondue. Plenty of time for strolling around small town and shops. We were only 2 not to go up to Mt Titlis. Weather was cold late March with snow night before. Didn’t have time for additional 2.5 hours for Grendewald, Interlaken. Still 8 hours total but nice quick escape from Zurich while waiting for Basel cruise
Lucerne, Engleberg tour
It was convenient visiting Lucerne and Engleberg. Howver, I think it would have been perfect if the time allocated in Lucerne was a bit longer.
Great trip
It was a very nice trip, well balanced, nice guides, beautiful sightseeing. Overall, very happy. Would highly recommend
Not worth the money paid for . Please train your driver and guide !
Never ! never ! never book this tour . Read carefully before you book !!!!! It cheaper you go on your own . (half the price and you had more time to explored ) Angela the guide never tell you how and where to go . Angela just tell u what time to meet at the bus stop. In Lucerne ( time not enough) She just bring you to see the chapel bridge , (if you want to follow) when you got off the bus you need a rest room .She tell you where the rest room are ,but she will not organise and wait !!!!!!She will just walk with her flag and never give a break for rest room. So either you follow her or you go rest room in your own ! After you need to catch up or you are on your own like free n easy!!!! You see nothing . In Engelberg, she just give a map ,and all became free n easy again . Drop you at the point , remind you what time to be back , driver will be there at that specific time .This are the worst European trip I come across . It just like a transport service . Sorry to said This will be my last trip with Viator !! Bus have no wifi , no charger . Nothing at all only cold mineral water at the price of 2 Euro/Chf . Driver / guide don’t know how to take care customers. 80 % travellers onboard with the hot weather , the bus are still engine off . All travellers are fanning because it hot in the bus . This are basic customer services. Start the bus and let travellers had some sur conditions ( fuel are expensive yes ! But 20 minutes to start sir conditions for comfort to travellers that the main PR ) Very shameful- which they didn’t know !! Know how to sell cold water at 2 euro/Chf per bottle of 500ml . With A4 white paper clearing paste on the TV screen at middle of bus .