Tours and Trips in Lucerne

Discover Lucerne with your own private guide and learn the history of the city as you walk. The handsome Swiss town boasts landmarks aplenty, and you'll find them all with the help of your guide. Scout out the best spots for photos against backdrops such as the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument, and leave armed with tips for the best restaurants, shops, and activities in town.

Delve into Lucerne's ancient history on this 1.5-hour Nightwatchman walking tour. Follow a guide "” dressed in medieval attire "” through the streets of Lucerne and hear about life here in the Middle Ages. See the 16th-century Martiniplan "” the city's first map "” and admire historic buildings still in place to this day. Hear colorful tales from Lucerne's dark past, and explore narrow streets where demons and witches are said to dwell. With supporting images via projector and iPad along the way, see a side of medieval Lucerne that many visitors miss.

Say cheese! and Pick your favourite cheese fondue from 100 variations!Learn about the history of Lucerne in a combined walking and boat tour led by a local guide for a small group, then experience the Swiss love affair with cheese on a mouth-watering Fondue Pleasure. Good food, well preserved history and great alpine views make for a fantastic combination on this amazing Swiss culinary and history adventure that showcases the very best of the local culinary arts (100 different fondue cheese types) . You'll also see the most iconic landmarks of the most beautiful Swiss city from the water and from the best panorama viewing points.We will also visit the Lion Monument and take a lift to Lucerne Castle to enjoy stunning Alpine Views!

Culturally diverse and infinitely scenic, Lucerne is a photographer's ideal city. This tour takes photography enthusiasts to secret vantage points, beguiling back streets, monuments and historic landmarks, and dramatic landscapes. No experience is necessary, as your photographer-guide will offer advice as you shoot. Any camera, from simple point-and-shoots to complex DSLRs are encouraged. The guide will also take photos of participants and share them in an online gallery after the tour.

See the spectacular sites of Lucerne according to your own itinerary on a 2-hour private walking tour of the Swiss city. With a knowledgeable private guide, stroll across the world-renowned Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and visit one of the first Baroque churches in Switzerland, Jesuit Church. Marvel at the dynamic design of the Culture and Congress Centre and delve into atmospheric tangles of back streets and ambient squares. Gain fascinating insight into the history of the city with commentary from your expert guide and customize your itinerary according to your interests on this private tour.

Hike in the alpine hills around Lucerne with your own private guide, and be rewarded with vistas that span 10 lakes and the Swiss Alps. After leaving Lucerne on this day-long hiking experience, you'll travel by train, bus, funicular, and chairlift to start your hike along the mountain trails of an alpine ridge. Stop for a picnic lunch with your own food, then continue to the peak of Fronalpstock where impressive Lake Lucerne views await. The route is steep in parts and takes place at a high altitude, so a good standard of fitness is required.

Lucerne boasts many cultural and historical landmarks, but discovering its highlights can be difficult on a self-led tour. Explore sights such as the Musegg Wall, the Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit Church on the Official Guided City Tour, and gain intimate insight into the city's history and culture as you stroll the streets, squares, and alleys with your local guide.

Capture your mountain adventure on camera with this photo tour of Mt. Stanserhorn from Lucerne. You'll ride to the mountain summit by train, wooden funicular, and the world's first open-top Cabrio cable car, hearing photo tips for outdoor compositions as you go. All transport is prebooked, and you have the option to include extras such as a walking tour of Lucerne or a mountain photo shoot with snaps taken by a professional.

The peaceful waters of Lake Lucerne and the mighty summit of Mt. Rigi are two of the Swiss Alps' most popular sights, but reaching them by public transport can be a challenge. This private 8-hour combination cruise and cog-wheel railway tour from the city makes it possible to check both off your list in a day, plus take in other sites of interest such as the town of Arth-Goldau.

Capture the beauty of the alps on camera, during a 7-hour Mt. Rigi photo tour from Lucerne. After traveling up the cogwheel mountain railway, you'll learn how to photograph the alpine views from a professional photographer guide. Camera tips and guidance are included, but the train ride and lunch are both at your own expense.

Treat the chocoholics in your family to a whirlwind ride at Lucerne's Swiss Chocolate Adventure - an attraction at the Swiss Museum of Transport. Aboard a chocolate cube car, you'll enjoy a 30-minute multimedia and sensory experience to learn all about the sugary treat. Breathe in the warm scent of cocoa, watch a short film to learn how chocolate is made, and finish with a complimentary sample to keep your sweet tooth sated.

Explore the history and culture of one of the Swiss Alps' most popular towns on this 4-hour Lucerne city tour with Lake Lucerne sightseeing boat trip. Follow a private guide along the banks of the Reuss River and choose your own route to take in the attractions of most interest. Delve into Lucerne's historic Old Town, stroll along the city walls, and see the 16th-century houses for which Lucerne is famous. Then, take a sightseeing boat trip across the water to Stansstad and return in comfort via train.

Surrounded by soaring Alpine peaks and the shimmering waters of Lake Lucerne, beautiful Lucerne is widely considered the jewel in Switzerland's crown. On this tour, explore the city and Lake Lucerne on foot and by sightseeing boat, with your photographer guide on hand to capture your day's adventures on camera. Pose for photos at top attractions including the Chapel Bridge, and ensure your whole group features in your holiday snaps.