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This Pilatus Private Guided Day Hike has been designed to let you experience the best of the Lake Lucerne area. Ride the steepest cogwheel train in the world and discover a breathtaking panorama of Central Switzerland’s ten lakes and innumerable peaks. Eat lunch at an alpine restaurant and enjoy a trip back to Lucerne on a 100-year-old steamer.

If you only have an hour free to fall in love with Lucerne, make sure you do it the most time-efficient way—with a private guide who’s a Lucerne local. This express walking tour includes all the key history and culture from a local’s perspective, and covers sights of the Lucerne landmarks and must-visit restaurants, cafes, and bars.

Take to two wheels, and see the sights of Lake Lucerne the fun way. The electric bike tour helps you cover more ground comfortably, traveling around 10 miles (16 kilometers) with ease. You’ll ride alongside a local guide to learn more about Lucerne and catch impressive mountain vistas along the way. Sights of Mt. Pilatus, Mt. Rigi, and Bürgenstock are among the highlights.

If you want to walk in the mountains on your Switzerland vacation but don’t know where to start, opt for a full-day hike with a local guide. Walking in a small group of no more than eight people privately guided by your hiking guides, you’ll head into the hills on a trail carefully chosen by your guide to match the weather conditions and the group. If you want the guide all to yourself, upgrade to a private tour when you book.

Add a trip up Mt. Rigi to your summer plans in Lucerne with this day-long guided trip. Traveling by boat, historic mountain railway, and cable car, you’ll enjoy a day packed with alpine vistas, guided activity, and free time. The itinerary is varied, but includes hikes to panoramic viewing platforms, lake-based sightseeing, and strolls to lesser-known yet lovely spots.

Experience the majestic beauty of Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland on this full-day tour. Travel comfortably by bus through sparkling lakes, lush valleys, and snow-capped peaks, stopping in Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen. Capture postcard-perfect views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, stroll charming alpine villages, and marvel at stunning waterfalls. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers, this tour combines breathtaking scenery, cultural exploration, and unforgettable alpine experiences. Book now and make memories in the heart of the Swiss Alps!

Discover Lucerne with your own private guide and learn the history of the city as you walk. The handsome Swiss town boasts landmarks aplenty, and you’ll find them all with the help of your guide. Scout out the best spots for photos against backdrops such as the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument, and leave armed with tips for the best restaurants, shops, and activities in town.

Take a half-day escape from Lucerne and step into the heart of the Swiss Alps. With a friendly local guide, you’ll hear stories, fun facts, and little secrets about life in this breathtaking region, all while enjoying the scenery—without worrying about any logistics. Ride the world’s first rotating cable car to Titlis Peak, where snow glistens year-round and the views stretch as far as the eye can see. Wander through a charming alpine village, admire the serene Trübsee lake, explore a 5,000-year-old glacier, cross the Titlis Cliff Walk, visit an ancient abbey, and even sample some authentic Swiss cheese along the way. Hassle-free and intimate (max 10 guests), this tour is the perfect way to experience the magic, culture, and beauty of the Swiss Alps in just half a day.

Capture the beauty of Lucerne in the evening during this 2.5-hour private photo tour. Discover landmarks such as the Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, and Old Town Lucerne and learn to master the basic techniques of night photography with your guide. This tour is a great opportunity to discover the picturesque lakeside village of Lucerne and capture beautiful memories of your trip to enjoy for years to come.

Discover Lucerne at your own pace and on your own schedule with a handy VoiceMap audio guide, downloadable to your cellphone. You can linger when and where you want, yet still get the history and culture that you’d find on a standard tour. Bring some headphones, then discover Lucerne’s stories on both sides of the Reuss River, hearing about the Chapel Bridge fire, the legend of Lux Ritter, and more.

Lucerne’s house mountain, Pilatus, is a must-see for any visitor. This full-day tour provides two different perspectives of the iconic peak, with an included Lake Lucerne cruise tour plus an excursion to the summit via cogwheel train and cable car. Benefit from the personalized insights and insider knowledge of your private guide and avoid hidden costs with hotel pickup, drop-off, and transportation services all included in the cost.

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.

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.

Make the most of your day and enjoy a customized tour of the Bernese Oberland on a tour led by a private guide. Spend the day visiting a number of sights and villages in the Oberland region while passing the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau peaks. Your driver-guide fills you in on Swiss life and culture while making stops at gorges, lakes, mountains, and waterfalls (entrance fees extra) as you explore the Swiss countryside.

Discover Lucerne from a different perspective on a self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. - Solve interesting puzzles, have fun and learn new things about Lucerne - Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace - Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. - Enjoy the tour in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French

Switzerland is famed for the spectacular beauty of its mountain landscapes, so ensure you don’t miss top Alpine sights during your time in Lucerne. Ideal for those who enjoy feeling exhilarated, this full-day tour gives you the opportunity to explore the Bernese Oberland on a scooter, mountain cart, zipline, and cable car. Admire the beautiful scenery of Interlaken and Grindelwald, experience the exhilaration of the First Cliff Walk by Tissot, then discover the dramatic Lauterbrunnen Valley with its towering cliffs and waterfalls.

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.

Combine a vintage funicular train journey with a ride on the world’s only CabriO convertible cable car — an open-top gondola. After ascending Mt. Stanserhorn by funicular, you’ll see views of the Swiss alpine meadows replaced with open skies and soaring mountain peaks from the sundeck of the CabriO gondola. Tickets are prebooked to save you time and hassle before you board, and you’ll have free time to eat in the mountain’s revolving restaurant and take a summit hike.

Enjoy a private boat tour on Lake Lucerne with the classic passenger ship QUATAGIS, which is built with precious wood. Lake Lucerne is one of the most beautiful Alpine lakes in Europe and its arms offer varied and breathtaking scenery. Many beautiful tourist destinations are spread around the lake - in addition to the city of Lucerne, there are also the tourist towns of Weggis and Vitznau, the Rigi and Pilatus mountains or the Bürgenstock Resort, which is popular with wealthy guests. Climb in, sit back, enjoy the gentle breeze on your face and admire the idyllic shore landscapes and atmospheric images of Lake Lucerne. The ship is designed for a maximum of 12 guests and meets all safety standards required for commercial passenger transport.

Save time researching Swiss Alps highlights, and get access to an itinerary of spectacular sights to visit in a day, such as Mt. Rigi, and the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa. Rather than rushing to keep up with a group, a benefit of this tour is that it’s self-guided. Enjoy the freedom of exploring on your own, but the perk of having transport included, such as a round-trip Lake Lucerne cruise, a ride on a mountain railway, and a cable car ride included.

Visit Bern and an Emmental cheese dairy on a day trip from Lucerne, enjoying both guided activities and free time along the way. You’ll pass through the UNESCO-listed Entlebuch Valley, visit the Kambly Experience to see cookies being made, and enjoy a tour and free time in Bern old town. Finally, stop at the Emmental dairy to see cheese production in action, and bag some samples, too.

Meet your driver guide in Lucerne, drive through the countryside until the mountain resort of Engelberg on a charming self-guided journey through central Switzerland with a stopover in Lucerne. Arriving at the Alpine village, you will ride Titlis Xpress aerial cable car., the famous cableway for 45 minutes up in the alps up to 3020 m. The Rotair is the first the world's first revolving cable car and offers a 360 degree panoramic view on the Alps. Meet a winter wonderland all year round at Mount Titlis which is at 3.028 meters. If open, Step into the Ice Grotto: a sparkling frozen world carved into the heart of the mountain, the 150-meter–long walkway winds through shimmering tunnels of solid ice, some of which are up to 5,000 years old. Experience the ice flyer chair lift, which takes you close to the crevasses and down to the Glacier Park. Go snowtubing and whizz down a well-prepared slope – a truly unforgettable experience not to be missed!

Easily reachable from Lucerne and Zurich, Mount Rigi offers stunning 360-degree views and countless activities. This pass includes all-day access to the aerial cable cars and cogwheel trains that wind through one of Switzerland's most famous mountains. In summer, enjoy hiking on 74.5 miles (120 kilometers) of trails, while in winter, engage in skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.

Skip the hassle of navigating unfamiliar train routes on your own and visit Jungfraujoch stress-free on this guided tour from Lucerne. Save time with a private transfer from your Lucerne hotel to the train station, and join your guide on a scenic railway adventure through the Bernese Alps and the Black Forest. With stops at Sphinx Observatory, Jungfrau ice caves, and Snow Fun Park, it’s a jam-packed day of sightseeing.