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Guided Tours

From Zürich: Lucerne Day Trip with Optional Motorboat Cruise

When in Switzerland, do not miss out on this full-day excursion through one of its most charming cities, Lucerne.
A short guided tour with an expert guide reveals iconic landmarks, like the Lion Monument, the Kapellbrücke, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church, and more.
Spend 6 hours post-tour exploring on your own. Visit the Verkehrshaus or other museums, ride along the City Train, or walk along quaint streets and alleys.
If you upgrade your ticket, you can also take an hour-long boat cruise on the serene waters of Lake Lucerne.
The motorboat cruise lets you take in the scenic calm of the lake, the city, and the mountains.

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9 hrs 30 mins

Audio guide

Transfers available

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Guided Tours

From Zurich: Day Trip to Lucerne & Engelberg

Tip: If you're looking for more adventure, go hiking on one of the well-prepared trails around Engelberg.
The tour is pram/stroller accessible
The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Engelberg and from Engelberg to Zurich. For your time in Engelberg, you will receive detailed written information.
Some shops in Engelberg and Lucerne are closed on Sundays.

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9 hrs 30 mins

Transfers available

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From Zürich: Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus with Lake Lucerne Boat Cruise

Discover the dragon mountain with transfers from Switzerland's cultural hub, all with a complete loop of railway ride, cable cars & lake cruise.

Day out to Mount Pilatus via Lucerne, from central Zurich via a comfortable AC coach.
You’ll get an English, Spanish or German speaking guide based on the option selected, a tour of Lucerne, transfers up and down Mount Pilatus via cable car, and cogwheel train, and an hour-long Lake Lucerne cruise.
Lucerne: See key landmarks like the Jesuit Church and Culture & Convention Centre before heading to Kriens for the mountain ascent.
Mount Pilatus: Reach the 2,132 m summit for panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps, with access to Dragon World and scenic summit trails.
Cogwheel train and Lucerne cruise: Return via the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad, followed by a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise and coach transfer back to Zurich.

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10 hrs

Transfers available

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Guided Tours

From Zürich: Day Trip to Mt. Bürgenstock & Lake Lucerne with Funicular Ride

Tip: Make sure to keep your camera ready for the photo stop en route, either at Lake Lucerne or the Lion Monument.
The tour is pram/stroller accessible.
The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Lucerne and from Lucerne to Zurich. The stay in Lucerne and the visit to Bürgenstock are unguided. For this part, you will receive tickets and a written itinerary.
Some shops in Lucerne and Bürgenstock are closed on Sundays.
Ensure to arrive at the counter marked 'Best of Switzerland Tours' 15 minutes before departure, and have the QR code on your digital/physical ticket ready for scanning.
Please download the 'Best of Lucerne' audio guide on your smartphone and carry your own earphones for this experience.

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Free cancellation

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9 hrs 30 mins

Transfers available

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Day Trip to Lucerne from Zürich with Yacht Cruise

Additional information

Food and drinks are not allowed in the vehicle.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level to participate.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible. However, it is pram/stroller accessible.
Please note that in 2026, there will be no audio guide. Further, the Saphir yacht will be replaced by a motorboat.

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Free cancellation

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9 hrs 30 mins

Transfers available

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From Zürich: Lucerne Day Trip with Optional Motorboat Cruise

When in Switzerland, do not miss out on this full-day excursion through one of its most charming cities, Lucerne.
A short guided tour with an expert guide reveals iconic landmarks, like the Lion Monument, the Kapellbrücke, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church, and more.
Spend 6 hours post-tour exploring on your own. Visit the Verkehrshaus or other museums, ride along the City Train, or walk along quaint streets and alleys.
If you upgrade your ticket, you can also take an hour-long boat cruise on the serene waters of Lake Lucerne.
The motorboat cruise lets you take in the scenic calm of the lake, the city, and the mountains.

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Check availability

Free cancellation

Book now, pay later

9 hrs 30 mins

Audio guide

Transfers available

When in Switzerland, do not miss out on this full-day excursion through one of its most charming cities, Lucerne.
A short guided tour with an expert guide reveals iconic landmarks, like the Lion Monument, the Kapellbrücke, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church, and more.
Spend 6 hours post-tour exploring on your own. Visit the Verkehrshaus or other museums, ride along the City Train, or walk along quaint streets and alleys.
If you upgrade your ticket, you can also take an hour-long boat cruise on the serene waters of Lake Lucerne.
The motorboat cruise lets you take in the scenic calm of the lake, the city, and the mountains.

Inclusions #

Partly guided day trip to Lucerne
Expert English and Spanish-speaking guide
'Best of Lucerne' audio guide (to download on your own device)
AC transfers from Zürich
1-hour panoramic motoroboat cruise (as per option selected)
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Please note that while you will be accompanied by a professional guide from Zürich to Lucerne on this tour, your Lucerne trip is not guided.
All activities are voluntary, and not included in the price of this ticket.
Some shops in Lucerne remain closed on Sundays. Plan your trip accordingly.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guided Tours

From Zurich: Day Trip to Lucerne & Engelberg

Tip: If you're looking for more adventure, go hiking on one of the well-prepared trails around Engelberg.
The tour is pram/stroller accessible
The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Engelberg and from Engelberg to Zurich. For your time in Engelberg, you will receive detailed written information.
Some shops in Engelberg and Lucerne are closed on Sundays.

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Check availability

Free cancellation

Book now, pay later

9 hrs 30 mins

Transfers available

Tip: If you're looking for more adventure, go hiking on one of the well-prepared trails around Engelberg.
The tour is pram/stroller accessible
The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Engelberg and from Engelberg to Zurich. For your time in Engelberg, you will receive detailed written information.
Some shops in Engelberg and Lucerne are closed on Sundays.

Inclusions #

Full-day trip to Lucerne & Engelberg village
Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach
Expert English-speaking guide
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Exclusions #

Optional activities
Meals & beverages
Personal expenses

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guided Tours

From Zürich: Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus with Lake Lucerne Boat Cruise

Discover the dragon mountain with transfers from Switzerland's cultural hub, all with a complete loop of railway ride, cable cars & lake cruise.

Day out to Mount Pilatus via Lucerne, from central Zurich via a comfortable AC coach.
You’ll get an English, Spanish or German speaking guide based on the option selected, a tour of Lucerne, transfers up and down Mount Pilatus via cable car, and cogwheel train, and an hour-long Lake Lucerne cruise.
Lucerne: See key landmarks like the Jesuit Church and Culture & Convention Centre before heading to Kriens for the mountain ascent.
Mount Pilatus: Reach the 2,132 m summit for panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps, with access to Dragon World and scenic summit trails.
Cogwheel train and Lucerne cruise: Return via the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad, followed by a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise and coach transfer back to Zurich.

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Check availability

Free cancellation

Book now, pay later

10 hrs

Transfers available

Discover the dragon mountain with transfers from Switzerland's cultural hub, all with a complete loop of railway ride, cable cars & lake cruise.

Day out to Mount Pilatus via Lucerne, from central Zurich via a comfortable AC coach.
You’ll get an English, Spanish or German speaking guide based on the option selected, a tour of Lucerne, transfers up and down Mount Pilatus via cable car, and cogwheel train, and an hour-long Lake Lucerne cruise.
Lucerne: See key landmarks like the Jesuit Church and Culture & Convention Centre before heading to Kriens for the mountain ascent.
Mount Pilatus: Reach the 2,132 m summit for panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps, with access to Dragon World and scenic summit trails.
Cogwheel train and Lucerne cruise: Return via the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad, followed by a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise and coach transfer back to Zurich.

Inclusions #

Round-trip transfers via AC coach from Zurich
Expert English, Spanish or German speaking guide (as per option selected)
Sightseeing in Lucerne
Panoramic gondola from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg
Dragon cable car ride up to Mount Pilatus from Fräkmüntegg
Descent from Mount Pilatus via cogwheel train
1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne

Exclusions #

Meals

Additional information

Please note that children under 6 travel free, while those aged 6–15 get 50% discounted fares.
From May 11 to October 18, 2026, your ticket includes a boat ride on Lake Lucerne.
From October 19 to November 29, 2026, the boat ride is unavailable and you will receive a lunch voucher as compensation, redeemable at restaurants on Mount Pilatus.
From October 19 to November 27, 2026, the aerial cable car Dragon Ride is closed for maintenance and is replaced by a scenic cogwheel railway.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guided Tours

From Zürich: Day Trip to Mt. Bürgenstock & Lake Lucerne with Funicular Ride

Tip: Make sure to keep your camera ready for the photo stop en route, either at Lake Lucerne or the Lion Monument.
The tour is pram/stroller accessible.
The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Lucerne and from Lucerne to Zurich. The stay in Lucerne and the visit to Bürgenstock are unguided. For this part, you will receive tickets and a written itinerary.
Some shops in Lucerne and Bürgenstock are closed on Sundays.
Ensure to arrive at the counter marked 'Best of Switzerland Tours' 15 minutes before departure, and have the QR code on your digital/physical ticket ready for scanning.
Please download the 'Best of Lucerne' audio guide on your smartphone and carry your own earphones for this experience.

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Check availability

Free cancellation

Book now, pay later

9 hrs 30 mins

Transfers available

Tip: Make sure to keep your camera ready for the photo stop en route, either at Lake Lucerne or the Lion Monument.
The tour is pram/stroller accessible.
The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Lucerne and from Lucerne to Zurich. The stay in Lucerne and the visit to Bürgenstock are unguided. For this part, you will receive tickets and a written itinerary.
Some shops in Lucerne and Bürgenstock are closed on Sundays.
Ensure to arrive at the counter marked 'Best of Switzerland Tours' 15 minutes before departure, and have the QR code on your digital/physical ticket ready for scanning.
Please download the 'Best of Lucerne' audio guide on your smartphone and carry your own earphones for this experience.

Inclusions #

Day trip to Mt. Bürgenstock and Lake Lucerne
Expert English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach
Boat ride from Lucerne to Kehrsiten
Bürgenstock funicular railway ride
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Exclusions #

Optional activities
Meals & beverages
Personal expenses

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guided Tours

Day Trip to Lucerne from Zürich with Yacht Cruise

Additional information

Food and drinks are not allowed in the vehicle.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level to participate.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible. However, it is pram/stroller accessible.
Please note that in 2026, there will be no audio guide. Further, the Saphir yacht will be replaced by a motorboat.

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Check availability

Free cancellation

Book now, pay later

9 hrs 30 mins

Transfers available

Additional information

Food and drinks are not allowed in the vehicle.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level to participate.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible. However, it is pram/stroller accessible.
Please note that in 2026, there will be no audio guide. Further, the Saphir yacht will be replaced by a motorboat.

Inclusions #

Day trip to Lucerne
Expert English/Spanish-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach
1-hour panoramic yacht cruise

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

When in Switzerland, do not miss out on this full-day excursion through one of its most charming cities, Lucerne.
A short guided tour with an expert guide reveals iconic landmarks, like the Lion Monument, the Kapellbrücke, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church, and more.
Spend 6 hours post-tour exploring on your own. Visit the Verkehrshaus or other museums, ride along the City Train, or walk along quaint streets and alleys.
If you upgrade your ticket, you can also take an hour-long boat cruise on the serene waters of Lake Lucerne.
The motorboat cruise lets you take in the scenic calm of the lake, the city, and the mountains.

Inclusions #

Partly guided day trip to Lucerne
Expert English and Spanish-speaking guide
'Best of Lucerne' audio guide (to download on your own device)
AC transfers from Zürich
1-hour panoramic motoroboat cruise (as per option selected)
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Please note that while you will be accompanied by a professional guide from Zürich to Lucerne on this tour, your Lucerne trip is not guided.
All activities are voluntary, and not included in the price of this ticket.
Some shops in Lucerne remain closed on Sundays. Plan your trip accordingly.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Tip: If you're looking for more adventure, go hiking on one of the well-prepared trails around Engelberg.
The tour is pram/stroller accessible
The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Engelberg and from Engelberg to Zurich. For your time in Engelberg, you will receive detailed written information.
Some shops in Engelberg and Lucerne are closed on Sundays.

Inclusions #

Full-day trip to Lucerne & Engelberg village
Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach
Expert English-speaking guide
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Exclusions #

Optional activities
Meals & beverages
Personal expenses

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Discover the dragon mountain with transfers from Switzerland's cultural hub, all with a complete loop of railway ride, cable cars & lake cruise.

Day out to Mount Pilatus via Lucerne, from central Zurich via a comfortable AC coach.
You’ll get an English, Spanish or German speaking guide based on the option selected, a tour of Lucerne, transfers up and down Mount Pilatus via cable car, and cogwheel train, and an hour-long Lake Lucerne cruise.
Lucerne: See key landmarks like the Jesuit Church and Culture & Convention Centre before heading to Kriens for the mountain ascent.
Mount Pilatus: Reach the 2,132 m summit for panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps, with access to Dragon World and scenic summit trails.
Cogwheel train and Lucerne cruise: Return via the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad, followed by a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise and coach transfer back to Zurich.

Inclusions #

Round-trip transfers via AC coach from Zurich
Expert English, Spanish or German speaking guide (as per option selected)
Sightseeing in Lucerne
Panoramic gondola from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg
Dragon cable car ride up to Mount Pilatus from Fräkmüntegg
Descent from Mount Pilatus via cogwheel train
1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne

Exclusions #

Meals

Additional information

Please note that children under 6 travel free, while those aged 6–15 get 50% discounted fares.
From May 11 to October 18, 2026, your ticket includes a boat ride on Lake Lucerne.
From October 19 to November 29, 2026, the boat ride is unavailable and you will receive a lunch voucher as compensation, redeemable at restaurants on Mount Pilatus.
From October 19 to November 27, 2026, the aerial cable car Dragon Ride is closed for maintenance and is replaced by a scenic cogwheel railway.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Tip: Make sure to keep your camera ready for the photo stop en route, either at Lake Lucerne or the Lion Monument.
The tour is pram/stroller accessible.
The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Lucerne and from Lucerne to Zurich. The stay in Lucerne and the visit to Bürgenstock are unguided. For this part, you will receive tickets and a written itinerary.
Some shops in Lucerne and Bürgenstock are closed on Sundays.
Ensure to arrive at the counter marked 'Best of Switzerland Tours' 15 minutes before departure, and have the QR code on your digital/physical ticket ready for scanning.
Please download the 'Best of Lucerne' audio guide on your smartphone and carry your own earphones for this experience.

Inclusions #

Day trip to Mt. Bürgenstock and Lake Lucerne
Expert English-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach
Boat ride from Lucerne to Kehrsiten
Bürgenstock funicular railway ride
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Exclusions #

Optional activities
Meals & beverages
Personal expenses

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Zurich to Lucerne Tours: Swiss Charms Unveiled

From Zürich: Lucerne Day Trip with Optional Motorboat Cruise

From Zurich: Day Trip to Lucerne & Engelberg

From Zürich: Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus with Lake Lucerne Boat Cruise

From Zürich: Day Trip to Mt. Bürgenstock & Lake Lucerne with Funicular Ride

Day Trip to Lucerne from Zürich with Yacht Cruise

Additional information

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Zurich to Lucerne Tours: Swiss Charms Unveiled

From Zürich: Lucerne Day Trip with Optional Motorboat Cruise

From Zurich: Day Trip to Lucerne & Engelberg

From Zürich: Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus with Lake Lucerne Boat Cruise

Additional information

From Zürich: Day Trip to Mt. Bürgenstock & Lake Lucerne with Funicular Ride

Day Trip to Lucerne from Zürich with Yacht Cruise

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