Lucerne Day Trip

Spend a day enjoying the rich cultural and natural heritage of Lucerne, one of Switzerland's beautiful cities, on this day trip from Zurich.

Day Trip Details

Meet your guide at the Sihlquai bus terminal in Zurich and set off towards Lucerne. En route, observe Switzerland's landscapes and stop to photograph either Lake Lucerne or the Lion Monument, commemorating the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution.

On the bus, your multilingual guide will introduce you to Lucerne's history and point out key attractions such as the City Hall, the Jesuit Church, the Culture and Congress Centre, and the Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden bridge in Europe, adorned with 17th-century paintings.

You’ll have approximately six hours of free time to explore Lucerne at your own pace. Visit landmarks like the Altes Rathaus and Hofkirche, the Church of St. Leodegar.

After your exploration, you'll return to Zurich by bus, arriving back at the meeting point 9.5 hours later.

What To Do in Lucerne?

Options for your free time in Lucerne include:

Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne, offering various trips for scenic views of the city and surrounding Alpine landscapes.Visit a museum: the Swiss Museum of Transport, the natural history museum (Natur-Museum), art museums, and a museum dedicated to Richard Wagner.Indulge in Swiss chocolate by visiting Lucerne's chocolatiers for some prestigious chocolate brands.

Tour Languages

This tour is partially guided, with the guide accompanying you from Zurich to Lucerne and back. You will have time in Lucerne without a guide, but information will be provided to enjoy the city at your pace.