Lucerne Day Trip

Spend a day enjoying the rich cultural and natural heritage of 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 to head towards Lucerne. The drive offers views of Switzerland's landscapes, with a stop to photograph either Lake Lucerne or the Lion Monument. Onboard, a multilingual guide will introduce you to Lucerne’s history and highlight attractions such as the City Hall, Jesuit Church, Culture and Congress Centre, and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden bridge in Europe. In Lucerne, you have approximately six hours of free time to explore. You can visit monuments like the Altes Rathaus and Hofkirche. At around 6 pm, you will return to Zurich by bus.

What To Do in Lucerne?

During your free time, you can:

Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne: various boat trips are available for sightseeing.Visit a museum: the Swiss Museum of Transport, Natur-Museum, and art museums are notable options.Indulge in Swiss chocolate: explore local chocolatiers and sample prestigious chocolate brands.

Tour Languages

This tour is partially guided, meaning that the guide will accompany you from Zurich to Lucerne and back, but you will explore Lucerne independently.