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, then set off towards Lucerne. During the drive, enjoy views of Switzerland's landscapes.

Upon arrival, take a scenic bus tour and receive a brief introduction to the history of Lucerne's old town. Your multilingual guide will highlight key attractions, including the City Hall, Jesuit Church of Lucerne, Culture and Congress Centre, and the Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden bridge in Europe adorned with 17th-century paintings.

You will have approximately six hours of free time to explore Lucerne at your own pace. Consider visiting the Altes Rathaus or the Church of St. Leodegar. After your time in Lucerne, meet for the return journey to Zurich, arriving back at the meeting point 9.5 hours later.

What To Do in Lucerne?

There are several ways to spend your free time in Lucerne:

Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne to view the city and surrounding Alpine landscapes.Visit a museum, including the Swiss Museum of Transport, the natural history museum, various art museums, and the Richard Wagner museum.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, while you explore Lucerne independently.