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Zurich to Lucerne Tours: Swiss Charms Unveiled

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Zurich to Lucerne Tours: Swiss Charms Unveiled
Swans on Lake Lucerne with Chapel Bridge and Mount Pilatus in the background.
Lucerne waterfront with Chapel Bridge and twin towers of Church of St. Leodegar, Switzerland.
Jesuit Church in Lucerne by the Reuss River, seen on a day trip from Zürich.

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 hr. 30 min.
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  • 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.
Aerial view of Engelberg, a typical Alpine village surrounded by mountains and greenery.

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 hr. 30 min.
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  • 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.
Mount Pilatus summit with visitors and cable car, overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland.
Cable car ascending from Kriens to Mount Pilatus with scenic view of Lake Lucerne.
Visitors enjoying the view from Mount Pilatus summit, Lucerne, with mountain peaks in the background.
Red cogwheel train ascending Mount Pilatus, Switzerland, with rocky cliffs and green slopes.
Boat cruising on Lake Lucerne with Mount Pilatus in the background.
Red cogwheel train ascending Mount Pilatus, Switzerland, with rocky landscape.

Guided Tours

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

Take a cable car to the summit, ride the world’s steepest cogwheel train at a 48-degree incline, and sail across a breathtaking lake.

  • Day out to Mount Pilatus via Lucerne, from central Zurich via comfortable AC coach.
  • You’ll get a multilingual guide who speaks English and Spanish, a tour of Lucerne, transfers up and down Mount Pilatus via gondola, cable car, and cogwheel train, and the finale, which is an hour-long Lake Lucerne cruise.
  • Lucerne: Your tour guide will show you the city’s main highlights including the Jesuit Church, and Culture and Convention Centre. Enjoy some free time to explore and shop for souvenirs, before heading to Kriens where you’ll take the gondola to Fräkmüntegg. At Fräkmüntegg, switch to the Dragon Cable car to ascend Mount Titlis.
  • Mount Pilatus: Atop Mt Pilatus (2,132 m), explore the interactive Dragon World where dragon lore associated with the mountain comes alive, stroll the scenic Dragon Trail or hike to the summit (weather permitting), and relax on the panorama terrace with sweeping Alpine and lake views.
  • Cogwheel train descent and cruise: After wrapping up at Mount Pilatus, descend via the steep and thrilling cogwheel train. Disembark at Alpnachstad, and set sail on a peaceful, hour-long cruise on Lake Lucerne. Then, rejoin your coach and return to Zurich.


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Take a cable car to the summit, ride the world’s steepest cogwheel train at a 48-degree incline, and sail across a breathtaking lake.

  • Day out to Mount Pilatus via Lucerne, from central Zurich via comfortable AC coach.
  • You’ll get a multilingual guide who speaks English and Spanish, a tour of Lucerne, transfers up and down Mount Pilatus via gondola, cable car, and cogwheel train, and the finale, which is an hour-long Lake Lucerne cruise.
  • Lucerne: Your tour guide will show you the city’s main highlights including the Jesuit Church, and Culture and Convention Centre. Enjoy some free time to explore and shop for souvenirs, before heading to Kriens where you’ll take the gondola to Fräkmüntegg. At Fräkmüntegg, switch to the Dragon Cable car to ascend Mount Titlis.
  • Mount Pilatus: Atop Mt Pilatus (2,132 m), explore the interactive Dragon World where dragon lore associated with the mountain comes alive, stroll the scenic Dragon Trail or hike to the summit (weather permitting), and relax on the panorama terrace with sweeping Alpine and lake views.
  • Cogwheel train descent and cruise: After wrapping up at Mount Pilatus, descend via the steep and thrilling cogwheel train. Disembark at Alpnachstad, and set sail on a peaceful, hour-long cruise on Lake Lucerne. Then, rejoin your coach and return to Zurich.

Inclusions #

  • Round-trip transfers via AC coach from Zurich

  • Expert English- and Spanish-speaking guide

  • 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

  • Personal expenses

Additional information

  • May 11 – October 18, 2026: Includes a boat ride on Lake Lucerne.
  • October 19– November 29, 2026: As the boat ride is unavailable, a lunch voucher is provided as compensation, redeemable at restaurants on Mt. Pilatus.
  • October 19 – November 27, 2026: The aerial cable car “Dragon Ride” is closed for maintenance and replaced by a scenic cogwheel railway.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Boat cruising on Lake Lucerne with Mt. Bürgenstock in the background, Switzerland.
Funicular ascending Mt. Bürgenstock with Lake Lucerne view, part of Zürich day trip.
Lake Lucerne waterfront with historic buildings and boats, view from day trip to Mt. Bürgenstock.
Jesuit Church by Lake Lucerne on a day trip from Zürich.

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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9 hr. 30 min.
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.
Swans on Lake Lucerne with Chapel Bridge and Mount Pilatus in the background.
Jesuit Church in Lucerne by the Reuss River, seen on a day trip from Zürich with yacht cruise.
Lion Monument in Lucerne, Switzerland, depicting a dying lion carved into rock.

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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Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
9 hr. 30 min.
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.

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