Switzerland · City Tours

Luzern Private Day Trip incl. Lake Cruise from Zürich

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Zürich. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day trip from Zürich to Lucerne
  • 02 Travel to Lucerne by Intercity train with your guide
  • 03 See Chapel Bridge, Spreuer Bridge, and the Lion Monument
  • 04 Explore Lucerne’s old town squares and waterfront
  • 05 Visit the Church of St. Leodegar
  • 06 Admire the architecture of KKL Luzern
  • 07 Enjoy a one-hour scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne

Discover Lucerne on a private day trip from Zürich that combines scenic rail travel, a guided walk through the city’s historic highlights, and a relaxing cruise on Lake Lucerne. Travel by Intercity train with your guide, then explore some of Switzerland’s most iconic sights, from Chapel Bridge and Spreuer Bridge to the Lion Monument and the Church of St. Leodegar.

Along the way, stroll through Lucerne’s charming old town squares and waterfront areas, admire notable architecture such as the town hall and KKL Luzern, and enjoy a one-hour lake cruise in the bay of Lucerne. This experience offers a well-balanced mix of culture, history, and classic Swiss scenery.

Discover Lucerne on a private day trip from Zürich that combines scenic rail travel, a guided walk through the city’s historic highlights, and a relaxing cruise on Lake Lucerne.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Lucerne, Zurich
Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

start of the tour

Meet your guide at your hotel and board the Intercity train to Luzern, where you arrive after 45 minutes of travel time. 

Chapel bridge

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. 

Spreuer bridge

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

Mühlenplatz

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. 

Kornmarkt

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.

Hotel des Balances

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

Schwanenplatz

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. 

St. Leodgar church

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.

Lion monument

The Lion Monument is a rock relief. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution,

KKL

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. 

lake cruise

Spend one hour on the Lake Lucerne. A scenic roundtrip in the bay of Lucerne will take place..

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Zürich. 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • all taxes, fees and handling charges
  • local tourguide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only
  • all transportation fees for train to Luzern, bus and boat

What's Not Included

  • food and drinks
  • personal expenses during the tour

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • a minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • children must be accompagnied by an adult
  • for wheelchair assistance - please contact us before booking
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Zürich.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Zürich.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Zürich..

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