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.

Lucerne Day Trip

After meeting your guide at the Sihlquai bus terminal in Zurich, you will travel to Lucerne. During the drive, enjoy views of Switzerland's landscapes, with a stop to photograph either Lake Lucerne or the Lion Monument, which commemorates the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution.

On the bus, a multilingual guide will introduce the history of Lucerne and highlight important attractions such as the City Hall, Jesuit Church, Culture and Congress Centre, and the Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden bridge in Europe featuring 17th-century paintings.

You will have approximately six hours of free time in Lucerne to explore at your own pace. Visit sites like the Altes Rathaus or the Hofkirche (Church of St. Leodegar).

At around 6 pm, you will return to Zurich by bus.

What is there to do in Lucerne?

You can spend your free time in various ways:

Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne: Experience different boat trips to appreciate the city and surrounding Alpine landscapes.Visit a museum: Explore the Swiss Museum of Transport, the natural history museum, art museums, and the Richard Wagner museum.Indulge in Swiss chocolate: Visit local chocolatiers for prestigious chocolate brands.

Languages

This tour is partially guided. The guide will accompany you from Zurich to Lucerne and back, providing information to help you enjoy the city at your own pace during your free time.