Excursion to Lucerne + Yacht Tour

On this trip to Lucerne from Zurich, you'll explore the historic center of the city and enjoy a yacht tour around Lake Lucerne.

Day Trip Details

We will meet at the Sihlquai Bus Station parking lot at the scheduled time to travel to Lucerne. During the journey, you will learn about the Swiss countryside's history. Upon arrival, you will receive a briefing on the time and location for later rendezvous, as well as your boat ticket. You will have 6 hours of free time to explore Lucerne.

Highlights include a stroll around the historic center, visiting the banks of the Reuss River, and crossing the Kapellbrücke, the oldest wooden bridge in Europe. You can also explore the Church of the Jesuits and try Swiss cuisine. At the time indicated on your ticket, you will embark on a yacht ride around Lake Lucerne, lasting one hour with an audio guide in English.

After the yacht ride, you can visit other sites, including the Lion Monument, a sculpture carved inside a rock by Bertel Thorvaldsen in the 19th century. Finally, we will reconvene in central Lucerne for the return journey to Zurich, concluding the trip after 9.5 hours.

Activity Guide

This tour is partially guided; the guide will only accompany you on the bus, but you will receive detailed information to explore Lucerne.