Top Central Switzerland Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Check out spots you don’t find in any old guidebook and let someone else plan the itinerary with this walking tour of Lucerne. Don’t just see the famous landmarks—stop by hidden gems most tourists miss out on with your guide’s help, too. All while they share the stories behind the sights as you stroll.

See a whole new side of Lucerne —a side you’d easily miss if you tried exploring this huge city without a guide. On this small-group walking tour, you check off loads of essential city sights with one simple booking, such as St. Leodegar Church, the Lion Monument, Sternplatz, Hirschenplatz, and lots more.

Exploring the villages of the Swiss Alps can be confusing, but this group tour has you covered with mountain transportation all the way from Lucerne to the top of Mt. Pilatus. Your seasonal adventure includes panoramic gondola rides up Mt. Pilatus, free time at the summit, a ride down the world's steepest cogwheel train, and a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise (summer only). Guided commentary and round-trip transportation from Lucerne complete the experience.

Visit Lake Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus on a half-day tour by boat, cogwheel railway, and gondola. After a cruise around the lake, ride up the steepest—and probably the most scenic—cogwheel railway in the world. Stop at the peak of Mt. Pilatus, where alpine vistas await. Descend via cable car to Kriens and take a public bus (ticket included in tour) back to Lucerne, where your tour finishes.

Enjoy stunning views of Lake Lucerne, in the heart of the Swiss Alps, during this time-saver cruise. Discover unique lakeside vistas only accessible by water. Riding from Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock pier aboard the Wi-Fi-equipped boat, you’ll also get a front-row peek of the luxurious, ultra-modern Burgenstock hotel.

Your expert guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. This tour has two options for guides: a local guide or a professional tour guide. Please be aware that a local guide does not have detailed historical knowledge. If profound knowledge is important to you, you should book the tour option with a professional tour guide.

Discover the Swiss Alps aboard a hop-on hop-off panoramic bus, featuring oversized windows for unforgettable mountain views. Travel in comfort through Switzerland’s most scenic regions while your guide shares stories, highlights, and insider tips along the way. Hop on in Zurich, Lucerne, or Interlaken and enjoy a journey through lakeside landscapes, alpine valleys, and dramatic mountain scenery toward the Bernese Oberland. Begin in the enchanting Grindelwald, a classic Swiss village at the foot of the Eiger North Face, surrounded by glaciers, meadows, and towering peaks. Continue to the Lauterbrunnen Valley, famous for its cliffs and waterfalls. Next, visit Interlaken, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and framed by the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks, offering stunning views and a lively alpine feel. This flexible panoramic journey is ideal for travelers seeking freedom, comfort, and breathtaking alpine scenery.

Soak up the sweeping vistas and fresh mountain air of the Swiss Alps on a full-day guided tour from Lucerne. Travel by comfortable coach through the UNESCO-listed Jungfrau region, and admire scenery as you approach the mountain towns of Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, and Grindelwald. Enjoy a combination of guided commentary plus time for independent sightseeing, and see more in one day than you easily could alone.

Experience Lucerne from the mountains and the water on this small-group guided half-day tour that includes Mt. Pilatus Peak and a cruise around Lake Lucerne. Ascend Mt. Pilatus by aerial cable car, then head to the summit via a leisurely hike. Afterwards, take the cogwheel train down before boarding a boat to cruise around Lake Lucerne.

Taste your way around Lucerne’s Swiss chocolate scene like a local with the help of a guide to help you swerve the tourist traps that aren’t worth your time. While you stroll, seeing landmarks such as the Chapel Bridge, Jesuit Church, and St. Leodegar Church, learn local trivia and history, and discover a side of the city that most visitors miss out on.

Discover all of Lucerne's highlights as well as hidden gems that you would never find on your own. This private tour takes you through parts of the city in a small vehicle that large tour buses can't reach. You'll see sights like the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument as your guide tells you all you need to know about Lucerne.

Home to medieval architecture and spectacular lakeside scenery, Lucerne is widely considered the jewel in Switzerland’s crown. On this tour, explore Lucerne and its surroundings on foot, and see the best of the city in one day. With your guide to lead the way, hit top attractions including the Chapel Bridge and Museggmauer Weg, and gain insight into centuries of colorful Swiss history. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Say goodbye to pestering strangers to take your picture and to awkward, unflattering selfies. Instead, this small-group tour and photoshoot combo is the ideal way to preserve your Lucerne vacation memories. Stroll around the city sights with a local photographer who knows how to get you and the attractions at the best angles.

Get the traditional Swiss experience on a day trip from Lucerne, tasting chocolate and cheese, and discovering castles and chapels. Taking part in a small group, enjoy a more intimate tour experience as you explore. For an extended trip, upgrade to include a sightseeing cruise ticket, and see the Swiss sights from Lake Lucerne.

Mt. Titlis is close to Lucerne, but you might not want the hassle of trains and shuttle buses to reach the gondolas. This day trip makes it easy with coach transport and gondola tickets organized in advance. Then at the summit, your time is your own to enjoy the attractions. Go snow tubing at Titlis Glacier Park, ride the Ice Flyer chairlift, and visit the Cliff Walk, Europe’s highest suspension bridge.

Instead of getting lost on your Lucerne vacation, getting stuck in tourist traps along the way, let a guide show you around not just the city’s top landmarks, but the best spots for Swiss chocolate tasting too. As part of a small group, you learn all about the city, hearing fun facts about its history and local life that you’d never get otherwise.

Travel to the top of Europe and admire the Swiss Alps on this Jungfraujoch day trip from Lucerne. Following an itinerary that showcases the region’s highlights, you’ll spend less time on the logistics and more time enjoying the mountains instead. Sights of the Eiger North Face, a cogwheel train ride, the Eiger Express gondola, and Jungfraujoch attractions such as the Ice Palace are all covered.

Reach Europe’s highest point with ease on this full-day guided excursion from Lucerne. Travel by luxury coach through the stunning Bernese Oberland to Interlaken, then continue to the UNESCO-listed Jungfraujoch, known as the “Top of Europe.” Explore the Ice Palace, take in sweeping alpine views from the Sphinx Observatory, and enjoy a tour that operates with carbon-balanced certification to help reduce environmental impact.

Discover Lucerne’s highlights with ease on this small-group walking tour, with a local to entertain you with stories about the city's history. From the Chapel Bridge to the Water Tower, and the majestic Lake Lucerne, the route showcases plenty of the city’s key landmarks on foot. You can also choose from different upgraded packages, such as the option to visit the Glacier Museum or the Swiss Chocolate Adventure.

Operated by Zurich Day Tour, one of Switzerland’s most trusted, top-rated and authentic tour providers, this experience offers the opportunity to discover three world-famous Swiss destinations—Interlaken, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen—in one carefully organised day. With approximately four hours of free time in Grindelwald as the main experience, guests can choose their own adventure, whether taking a cable car into the mountains, visiting the lake and rivers, exploring the village, hiking through the valley, or visiting Glacier Canyon. Whenever local access permits, guests are driven to convenient central points, reducing unnecessary walking and giving you more time to enjoy each destination. The tour offers the ideal balance of guided information, efficient organisation and the freedom to explore independently.

Lucerne boasts many cultural and historical landmarks, but discovering its highlights can be difficult on a self-led tour. Explore sights such as the Musegg Wall, the Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit Church on the Official Guided City Tour, and gain intimate insight into the city’s history and culture as you stroll the streets, squares, and alleys with your local guide.

- Expert local guide sharing curated insights, cultural highlights, and exclusive stories. - Professional photographer capturing refined, natural moments throughout your experience. - High quality, edited images delivered after the tour. - Scenic lake cruise showcasing Lucerne’s iconic mountains and waterfront views. - A charming visit to a festive Christmas market, adding seasonal magic to your journey. - A luxurious, thoughtfully designed experience blending culture, comfort, and unforgettable scenery.

This private day trip from Lucerne takes you into the heart of the Bernese Alps, visiting some of Switzerland’s most breathtaking mountain landscapes in one seamless journey. Travel comfortably in a premium vehicle with a professional driver while enjoying spectacular views along the way. Discover Interlaken between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, explore the dramatic Lauterbrunnen Valley with its famous waterfalls and visit the alpine village of Grindelwald surrounded by the impressive peaks of the Jungfrau region. Unlike crowded group tours, this experience is fully private and flexible, allowing you to travel at your own pace, stop for photos and enjoy a relaxed door-to-door journey through some of Switzerland’s most iconic alpine scenery.