Luzern Small Group Walking Tour and Lake Cruise from Basel

4.3 (23 reviews) Basel, Switzerland
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Duration7h - 9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Embark on an exclusive small-group journey from Basel to Luzern by train. Immerse yourself in the city's charm with a guided walking tour through its center, exploring landmarks like Chapel Bridge and the Old Town. Following this enriching stroll, experience serenity with a one-hour lake cruise. Limited to a select few, this personalized tour seamlessly blends cultural exploration and scenic relaxation, ensuring an unforgettable day in the heart of Luzern.

What's included

  • Swiss Tourguide
  • all tickets, taxes, fees and handling charges
  • transportation environmentally friendly and climate neutral by train
  • Travel to starting point in Basel
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses during the tour

What to expect

  1. Basel SBB Station
    Pass by
    Meet your guide at the train station. Board the Intercity train to Luzern, where you arrive after one hour of travel time.
  2. Chapel Bridge
    15m
    Cross the covered wooden footbridge spanning the river Reuss diagonally in the city of Lucerne in central Switzerland. Named after the nearby St. Peter's Chapel. One of the most known sight in Switzerland.
  3. Spreuer Bridge
    15m
    Visit the first bridge that was constructed in the 13th century to connect the Mühlenplatz on the right bank of the Reuss river with the mills in the middle of the river
  4. Muhlenplatz
    5m
    With 1500 m2, the Mühlenplatz is the largest historic square in the city of Lucerne. The individual terraced houses are almost all typical urban wooden buildings, as have also been found in other Lucerne excavations.
  5. Kornmarkt
    5m
    In the heart of Lucerne's old town, in a beautiful location on Rathausquai directly on the Reuss, is the listed town hall. It is one of the most beautiful Renaissance houses in Switzerland and has a high status.
  6. 5m
    Inside and out, the historical hotel reveals itself in all its splendour. The famous facade murals are among the most photographed motifs in Lucerne. Viewed from the Reuss, the hotel calls to mind a Venetian palace. Today, the Hotel des Balances offers a balance of historical fabric and contemporary design
  7. Schwanenplatz
    5m
    The Schweizerhofquai and Schwanenplatz is the quay section between the Schwanenplatz and the Kurplatz in the city of Lucerne. It lies on the right bank of Lake Lucerne. It's one of the most visited places in Luzern.
  8. Church of St. Leodegar
    15m
    The Church of St. Leodegar is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Lucerne, Switzerland. It was built in parts from 1633 to 1639 on the foundation of the Roman basilica which had burnt in 1633.
  9. Lion Monument
    10m
    The Lion Monument is a rock relief. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution,
  10. KKL Luzern Concert Hall
    Pass by
    The KKL Luzern is a venue for concerts, congresses, meetings, conferences, panel discussions and events in the middle of the city. An architecturally exciting building and the place where you board the lake boat.
  11. Lake Lucerne
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Spend one hour on the Lake Lucerne. A scenic roundtrip in the bay of Lucerne will take place.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Basel SBB train station, your tourguide awaits you in the departure hall:
in front of the ticket office and the official meeting point.

End point

Basel SBB train station, your tourguide awaits you in the departure hall:
in front of the ticket office and the official meeting point.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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