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The snow-capped mountains around Lucerne are hard to resist, but without a car, skis, or even the know-how to ski, a mountain trip may seem a hassle. This ski lesson and transportation combo makes it easy, packaging a 2.5-hour small-group lesson on Grindelwald’s Bodmi beginner slopes with ski equipment and clothes hire plus round-trip transportation from Lucerne. A quick stop in Interlaken and free time in Grindelwald village complete the day.

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.

Your tour begins at the reception of your hotel in the city of Lucerne. Your native local guide Ralf, introduces himself and shows you the route on a city map. You will take a public bus or walk to Löwenplatz. On the way, you will see the Bourbaki Museum and receive a brief introduction to its history, before you visit the Lion Monument. You continue to the historical center where you visit: Chapel Square, Kornmarkt with the town hall. You will see the former Guild house of the bakers. Next is Hirschenplatz and Weinmarkt. At the city’s oldest fountain, you’ll refresh yourself with Lucerne’s best water and learn why it is so special. You pass the wooden Chapel Bridge and visit the Jesuit Church. At the end of the tour, your city guide will be available for questions and suggestions.

Many travelers are enticed to Lucerne for its lake and mountain setting, but don’t know of the history steeped in its old town streets. This walking tour by night puts the focus on Lucerne during the Middle Ages, showcasing the city’s darker history that many visitors miss. Explore the old town as its history is brought to life, with stories delivered by a night watchman guide, dressed in medieval attire.