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 for Lucerne, enjoying views of Switzerland's landscapes. A stop will be made to photograph either Lake Lucerne or the Lion Monument, a rock relief commemorating the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution.

Your multilingual guide will provide an introduction to the history of Lucerne and point out key attractions including City Hall, the Jesuit Church of Lucerne, the Culture and Congress Centre, and the famous Chapel Bridge, which features 17th-century paintings and is the oldest wooden bridge in Europe.

You will have approximately six hours of free time to explore Lucerne at your own pace, with options to visit the Altes Rathaus or the Hofkirche, also known as the Church of St. Leodegar. Afterward, return to Zurich by bus, arriving back at the meeting point 9.5 hours later.

What To Do in Lucerne?

There are several options for spending your free time in Lucerne:

Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne, with various boat trips available for viewing the city and surrounding Alpine landscapes.Visit a museum: the Swiss Museum of Transport, natural history museum (Natur-Museum), several art museums, and a museum dedicated to composer Richard Wagner.Indulge in Swiss chocolate by visiting Lucerne's chocolatiers and sampling prestigious chocolate brands.

Tour Languages

This tour is partially guided, meaning the guide will accompany you from Zurich to Lucerne and back. There will be no guide during your exploration of Lucerne, but you will receive information to enjoy the city independently.