Switzerland · City Tours

Lucerne and the mountains of Central Switzerland (Private Tour)

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day tour of Lucerne and Central Switzerland
  • 02 See the Lion Monument and the historic Chapel Bridge
  • 03 Stroll through Lucerne’s old town and discover its painted facades
  • 04 Enjoy a scenic steamboat ride on Lake Lucerne
  • 05 Ride Europe’s oldest cogwheel railway to Mount Rigi
  • 06 Take in panoramic mountain views from the Queen of the Mountains

Discover the highlights of Lucerne and the spectacular landscapes of Central Switzerland on this private full-day tour. Explore the charming old town, see the famous Lion Monument, and enjoy time to admire the historic Chapel Bridge with its painted wooden panels.

The journey continues across Lake Lucerne by steamboat, followed by a ride on Europe’s oldest cogwheel railway up Mount Rigi, known as the Queen of the Mountains. With panoramic alpine views and a mix of scenic transport and cultural sightseeing, this experience offers a relaxed and memorable way to experience Switzerland.

Sit back and relax while you enjoy the stunning views over the mountain panaroma and have the morning coffee on board of the steamboat in the Lake of Lucerne.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Lucerne, Zurich, Rigi
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Visit the famous Lion Monument, Lucerne`s most beloved sculpture, dedicated to the Swiss mercenaries who died in Paris during the French Revolution. Some time at leisure to visit the wooden Chapel bridge with handpainted frescos from the 15th century. Stroll throuhg the historical city centre and discover the meaning of the paintings on the walls of the oldest buildings in town.Sit back and relax while you enjoy the stunning views over the mountain panaroma and have the morning coffee on board of the steamboat in the Lake of Lucerne.Enjoy the ride in Europe`s oldest cogwheel railway and go by cogwheel train to the top of Mount Rigi – the Queen of the Mountains. Some time at leisure to take pictures and admire the stunning views over the Alppanorama.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Zürich. 3 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional Driver Guide
  • Latest luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle
  • Boattrip Lake Lucerne
  • Cogwheel train
  • Cable Car

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We can pick you up anywhere in this city. Please let us know where you wish to be picked up and we will collect you there.

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

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