Lucerne Day Trip

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

Day Trip Details

Meet your guide at the Sihlquai bus terminal parking lot in Zurich and set off towards Lucerne. Enjoy the scenic drive featuring views of Switzerland's landscapes. A stop will be made for photographs of either Lake Lucerne or the Lion Monument, commemorating the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution.

Your multilingual guide will provide an introduction to the history of Lucerne, highlighting attractions such as City Hall, the Jesuit Church, the Culture and Congress Centre, and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden bridge in Europe, adorned with 17th-century paintings.

In Lucerne, enjoy approximately six hours of free time for exploration. Visit sites such as the Altes Rathaus and the Hofkirche (Church of St. Leodegar).

At around 6 pm, meet for the return journey to Zurich by bus.

What To Do in Lucerne?

During your free time in Lucerne, consider the following activities:

Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne, with various trips available for scenic views of the city and surrounding Alps.Visit museums, including the Swiss Museum of Transport, the Natur-Museum, and art museums, as well as a museum dedicated to Richard Wagner.Indulge in Swiss chocolate by visiting local chocolatiers.

Tour Languages

This tour is partially guided. The guide will accompany you from Zurich to Lucerne and back. During the time in Lucerne, you will explore independently, having received information to enjoy the city at your own pace.

Itinerary Adjustments: Until March 31, 2025, you will have 5 hours of free time in Lucerne, including a 1-hour audioguided walk.