Top Lucerne Art & Culture

-Seamless, stress-free start with convenient pick-up directly from your location or meet us at the designated meeting point. - Expert local guide sharing rich history, cultural insights, and insider stories you won’t find in guidebooks. - Professional photographer accompanying you throughout the experience to capture candid moments and stunning landscapes. - High-resolution, beautifully edited photos delivered to you after the tour—perfect for sharing and remembering your journey. - A uniquely immersive experience that blends sightseeing, storytelling, and photography for unforgettable memories.

Treat the chocoholics in your family to a whirlwind ride at Lucerne’s Swiss Chocolate Adventure — an attraction at the Swiss Museum of Transport. Aboard a chocolate cube car, you’ll enjoy a 30-minute multimedia and sensory experience to learn all about the sugary treat. Breathe in the warm scent of cocoa, watch a short film to learn how chocolate is made, and finish with a complimentary sample to keep your sweet tooth sated.

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.

Experience the best of Lucerne on a small-group walking tour (max 9 people)! Join a friendly local guide to uncover the city’s fascinating history, rich culture, and charming traditions. Visit Lucerne’s most famous landmarks, including St. Leodegar Church, the Lion Monument, Sternplatz, Hirschenplatz, the iconic Chapel Bridge, and the stunning Jesuit Church. Along the way, your guide will share insider tips about local life, must-try foods, and seasonal events that make Lucerne so special. With a relaxed pace and plenty of opportunities for photos and questions, this tour is the perfect way to explore Lucerne’s highlights in a fun and personal way.

Embark on this captivating self-guided reading tour to discover all the key attractions of Lucerne. Beyond the well-known tourist attractions of Lucerne, you'll see over twenty distinctive frescoed houses. Prepare to be enchanted by a vibrant building that perfectly captures the festive spirit of carnival and feast your eyes on a masterpiece portraying a dwarf engaged in the whimsical act of clysterizing the devil. In addition to the usual destinations explored by most tourists, this tour unveils the distinctive aspects of Lucerne, guiding you to places such as the former places of orphanage, prison, and executioner’s house. This experience is invaluable because it reveals not only the city's celebratory side but also some of its secrets typically kept from the public eye. We'll take you on a journey through time, sharing stories of those who once called this place home and others who wielded wealth, navigated political intrigues, and extended helping hands to those in need.

Embark on this captivating self-guided audio tour to discover all the key attractions of Lucerne. Beyond the well-known tourist attractions of Lucerne, you'll see over twenty distinctive frescoed houses. Prepare to be enchanted by a vibrant building that perfectly captures the festive spirit of carnival and feast your eyes on a masterpiece portraying a dwarf engaged in the whimsical act of clysterizing the devil. In addition to the usual destinations explored by most tourists, this tour unveils the distinctive aspects of Lucerne, guiding you to places such as the former places of orphanage, prison, and executioner’s house. This experience is invaluable because it reveals not only the city's celebratory side but also some of its secrets typically kept from the public eye. We'll take you on a journey through time, sharing stories of those who once called this place home and others who wielded wealth, navigated political intrigues, and extended helping hands to those in need.

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.

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.

Delve into Lucerne’s ancient history on this 1.5-hour Nightwatchman walking tour. Follow a guide — dressed in medieval attire — through the streets of Lucerne and hear about life here in the Middle Ages. See the 16th-century Martiniplan — the city’s first map — and admire historic buildings still in place to this day. Hear colorful tales from Lucerne’s dark past, and explore narrow streets where demons and witches are said to dwell. With supporting images via projector and iPad along the way, see a side of medieval Lucerne that many visitors miss.

Looking for something to do in Lucerne that works in any weather? The Swiss Museum of Transport offers a flexible, stress-free experience you can enjoy at your own pace. With your entrance ticket, explore interactive halls dedicated to aviation, rail, and road travel, where historic aircraft, hands-on simulators, railway tunnels, signals, and classic automobiles bring transportation history to life.

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.

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Treat yourself to a soothing, scenic getaway in one of Switzerland’s most charming destinations, Lake Lucerne, which surrounds the world-famous Mount Rigi. As you embark on this extraordinary Alpine exploration, you’ll experience authentic Swiss culture and astonishing landscapes, including the grand Glarus Alps and the flourishing Lucerne vineyards. Aside from indulging in the unrivaled tranquility of Lake Lucerne and Mount Rigi, you’ll also be enriched with fascinating local history. For instance, there’s the chance to discover all there is to know about Switzerland’s iconic steam locomotives as you embark on an enlightening mountainous adventure, allowing you to experience first-hand what it was like to journey through the Rigi railways during the roaring 1920s. Our immersive curated tour embodies a unique combination of culture, nature, and history that won’t simply leave you in total awe but will also provide you with the greatest souvenir of all time, lifelong memories.

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.

Explore one of Switzerland’s most scenic mountains with this self-guided Mount Rigi day pass. Skip the lines at the ticket windows for the cogwheel train and cable car by using your pass to ride up to the peak and take in the 360-degree views over Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug. Your pass also includes entrance the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa to unwind overlooking the Alpine peaks.

Don’t miss the opportunity to take home beautiful snapshots of your time in Lucerne. An experienced local guide knows the best spots for iconic Lucerne pictures, so make sure you bring your camera with you. Not only will you learn more about the picturesque Swiss city, but further camera tips to make your photos a memorable addition to your holiday.

Surrounded by soaring Alpine peaks and the shimmering waters of Lake Lucerne, beautiful Lucerne is widely considered the jewel in Switzerland’s crown. On this tour, explore the city and Lake Lucerne on foot and by sightseeing boat, with your photographer guide on hand to capture your day’s adventures on camera. Pose for photos at top attractions including the Chapel Bridge, and ensure your whole group features in your holiday snaps.

Explore Lucerne at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 9 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and immersive audio stories that bring the city's legends to life. The route covers the essential loop of Lucerne, starting at the modern KKL and crossing the Reuss River to the Old Town. You will walk across the iconic Chapel Bridge, see the "Dance of Death" on the Spreuer Bridge, climb the Musegg Wall for panoramic views, and finish at the moving Lion Monument. Along the way, we even include a stop for the city’s finest handmade chocolate. Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.

The colder Lucerne weather often brings crisper views, when the mountain peaks are white with snow, contrasting against blue skies and lakes. This winter excursion from Lucerne visits Mt. Pilatus to marvel at the views over the mountain massif and have time for an alpine lunch. Even better: You’ll skip the crowds in a small group that’s capped at just 15 people per tour.

Visit the two towering peaks around Lucerne—Mount Rigi and Mount Pilatus—in just one day on this full-day tour. With a private guide, start off at Mount Rigi where you get a 360° view of the Swiss Alps and walk on a panoramic ridge with views of three lakes. Then, head to Mount Pilatus by gondola and cableway before returning to lake level on the world’s steepest cogwheel train.

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.

See Lucerne’s must-see sights and lesser-known gems in just a couple of hours. The ideal tour if you’re short on time, this classic Lucerne city walk covers everything you need to know about the city. Explore with your own private guide and ask as many questions as you like while you go, discovering the Lion Monument, Musegg Wall, and even the inside of Ritter Palace.

No visit to Lucerne is complete without a winery visit, and this weekend experience makes it easy with round-trip transport from the city and a prebooked tasting session at a lakeside Swiss winery. You'll sample cheese and bread along with the wine, and stroll along the shores of Lake Lucerne, where mountain vistas provide the backdrop.