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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.

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.

Dedicate an afternoon to getting the full flavor of Lucerne on this private gastronomy tour. Stroll through the Old Town with your guide, stopping off at a variety of local spots to sample charcuterie, chocolate, wine, beer, and more. Receive personalized tips and recommendations from your private guide and benefit from the additional option of adding a historical walking tour to your package.

Explore the enchanting sights of Lucerne on a walking tour through the Old Town & charming squares, led by a local guide. Visit iconic landmarks & hear some secret tales from the past. You will learn about the highlights of the rich history of Swiss chocolate while indulging your sweet tooth with handcrafted chocolate bites, ending the tour with a delightful ice cream from a local favourite. Uncover hidden gems, scenic viewpoints & receive insider tips on the best spots to eat & explore. Perfect for chocolate &/or ice cream lovers, our tour offers a comprehensive cultural experience in the beautiful city of Lucerne. - Stroll through Lucerne’s historic Old Town with a knowledgeable 5-star-rated local guide - Hear the highlights of Lucerne’s history & that of the Swiss chocolate - Visit landmarks including Chapel Bridge, city squares & historic buildings - Enjoy handcrafted chocolate samples & a delicious ice cream treat - Receive insider tips on dining & exploring Lucerne like a local

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.

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.

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.

Get to know Lucerne through its sights and its cheese on this private walking tour. With a guide whose focus is solely on you, you’ll get a more intimate tour that’s tailored to your interests. Chat with your guide as you walk, and hear the stories behind Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and local artisan cheese. The experience ends in a Lucerne shop or restaurant where a selection of alpine cheese awaits.

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.

The one and only Lucerne Beer Tour! What to expect: - walking tour through the charming Old Town of Lucerne, starting at the Torbogen (arch monument) right in front of Lucerne's main train station - a knowledgeable local guide, entertaining you with stories about beer, Lucerne, and its beer scene - learn about the history of beer and how it is made - a minimum of eight 10cl tasters of totally unique beer styles - a cozy small-group tour of maximum 10 people

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.

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.

Switzerland is known for its chocolate, but knowing the best spots for insight into the traditional specialty can be difficult. Learn about the art of chocolatiering on a visit to Aeschbach Chocolatier in Lucerne, exploring with a private guide for intimate insight into the process. Enjoy samples and take the opportunity to craft your own bar, avoiding hidden costs with entrance fees and train tickets included in the price.

Mountains, cheese, and countryside—Switzerland is famous for them. And you’ll discover all three on this day-long private tour from Lucerne. Alongside with your personal guide, you’ll hike, ride a gondola to the Sonnenberg peak (summer only), and visit a farm to sample cheese made in the local area. The tour also includes time to browse the farm shop for produce made on-site.

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.

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.

This comprehensive 4-hour tour set against the backdrop of Lucerne Castle and the Swiss Alps allows you to cover the city by boat and foot, while tasting some of the best chocolate in the world. Shutterbugs will love the boat tour, which takes you past the famous Chapel Bridge and Lucerne’s distinct buildings. If a taste of chocolate isn’t enough, you have the option to extend tour and add on a chocolate-making workshop.

Ascending Mt. Pilatus, Lucerne's landmark mountain, is a must-do when you are in the Lake Lucerne region. For maximum flexibility, choose between a ride on the world's steepest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad, or a combination of a gondola and an aerial cableway from Kriens. Then, enjoy spectacular views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps that you don’t see otherwise from 6,995 feet (2,132 meters) above sea level.

Dedicate time to chocolate on this walking tour and tasting experience in Lucerne. You’ll follow the trail of master chocolatiers on a route around the old town, hearing Lucerne’s history from a guide as you go, and visiting three boutiques where Swiss chocolate samples await. An upgrade option is also available, allowing you to add an express cruise around Lake Lucerne.

Experience Lucerne like a local on this city and wine tasting tour. Explore the city on foot for an intimate glimpse of landmarks including Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument, then call in at a local winery to sample the region’s wine, cheese, and charcuterie. Enjoy the personalized service of a small-group tour and receive personalized insights and recommendations from your local guide.

Switzerland is known for its fine cheese and chocolate, yet many don't know about its fine wine, which the Swiss mostly keep for themselves. This tour from Lucerne showcases all three, visiting the Cailler Chocolate Factory, a Gruyere dairy, and the Lavaux Vineyards near Lake Geneva. Ideal for travelers without their own transport, the experience covers self-guided tours and demonstrations, with samples along the way. Note that entry fees are extra.

Discover some of Lucerne's hidden treasures on this walking tour and beer tasting experience. Wander through Old Town, guided by a local expert, who will regale you with captivating tales of the city's past. Explore landmarks like the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument, while immersing yourself in the rich history and charm of Lucerne. To top it all off, indulge in a tasting experience, sampling four Swiss beers.

This full-day journey invites you to explore the best of the Lake Thun region, where history, nature, and Swiss tradition come together in breathtaking harmony. Discover Thun, a fairy-tale town with medieval charm and panoramic views. Cruise across the deep-blue waters of Lake Thun, surrounded by mountains and vineyards. End the day in Interlaken with a tasting experience of local cheese, or Swiss chocolate (Monday to Friday - Cheese tasting, Saturday and Sunday - chocolate tasting) - All-inclusive tickets: boat, train - Thun Old Town City tour with castle views and riverside walks - Scenic boat cruise on Lake Thun with optional lunch on board - Cheese/Chocolate tasting