Lucerne Highlights Private Guided Tour

view on Lucerne Old Town from Musegg Wall

Duration2h - 3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Your expert guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. This tour has two options for guides: a local guide or a professional tour guide. Please be aware that a local guide does not have detailed historical knowledge. If profound knowledge is important to you, you should book the tour option with a professional tour guide.

Options

2-hour tour (with local guide)

Duration: 2 hours: See some of the major attractions and hidden secrets. This option is with a local guide (not a professional tour guide).
Pickup included

3-hour tour (with tour guide)

Duration: 3 hours: Book this option for a complete overview of the city. This option is with a professional tour guide.
Pickup included

2-hour tour (with tour guide)

Duration: 2 hours: See some of the major attractions and hidden secrets. This option is with a professional tour guide.
Pickup included

3-hour tour (with local guide)

Duration: 3 hours: Book this option for a complete overview of the city. This option is with a local guide (not a professional tour guide).
Pickup included

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local tour guide (Swiss or expat) or professional tour guide (depending on your choice)
Walking tour (fully customizable and private)

Gratuities

What to expect

Chapel Bridge
5m

We will walk over Lucerne's most famous attraction. Not for nothing is the world-famous timber bridge Lucerne’s most photographed destination, it being held in high esteem by visitors and residents in equal measure. Together with the Water Tower, the bridge forms a landmark in the townscape like no other attraction.
Lion Monument
5m

Carved in stone, yet deceptively alive – Lucerne’s world-famous Lion Monument has been impressing visitors from near and far for very many years. The imposing stone lion, however, is more than “just” a monument. Depending on your point of view, it can be seen as a commemoration, a work of art or a memorial. And as a proud landmark of the city of Lucerne.
Musegg Wall
20m

We will walk on top of Musegg Wall from where you can enjoy the best views over the city. Once a symbol of power, the Musegg Wall and its nine towers are part of Lucerne's historic fortifications; forming a striking crown around the Old Town, the wall can be discerned from afar. Please note that from November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can only be visited from outside.
Jesuit Church Lucerne
5m

Opening hours permitting, we will visit the Jesuit Church from inside. Radiant in its beauty, recognisable from afar: situated next to the River Reuss, it is a treat for the eyes.
Franciscan Church
5m

The Church of St. Mary in the heart of the Franciscan Monastery was erected between 1270 and 1280 by Franciscan monks, who occupied the site in Lucerne until 1838. The building's medieval architecture is typical of that favoured by this mendicant order of monks.
Spreuer Bridge
5m

We will walk over Spreuer Bridge built in 1408. Its name comes from the word «Spreu», meaning chaff: the town's flour mills were permitted to dump their waste into the River Reuss from this bridge.
Muhlenplatz
3m

Mühlenplatz, which first emerged in the late Middle Ages following the demolition of a terrace of houses, is, at 1500 m2, Lucerne’s largest historic square.
Hirschenplatz
3m

Admire the traditional houses on Hirschenplatz square that feature fascinating ornamented facades which are under historical monument protection.
KKL Luzern - Lucerne Culture and Convention Centre
10m

Built between 1995 and 2000, the KKL Luzern is a unique civic amenity designed by the renowned French architect Jean Nouvel.
Ufschotti Park
10m

Ufschötti Park Luzern is a popular public park and free lakeside bathing area on the shores of Lake Lucerne, known for its sandy beach and extensive grassy sunbathing areas. It offers a relaxing, vibrant spot, especially in summer, where visitors can swim, sunbathe, play games, and grill, all with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Bachmann bakery.

Meeting point

You will meet your guide under the arch of the old train station (called "Torbogen Luzern") right in front of the main train station of Lucerne.

End point

Meet your guide in front of Bachmann bakery.

End point

You will meet your guide under the arch of the old train station (called "Torbogen Luzern") right in front of the main train station of Lucerne.

Pickup details

Please note that the standard way of pickup is by foot, meaning that the guide can come by foot or by public transport to your location.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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