Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee) Tours and Tickets

5 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Lake Lucerne 1-Hour Catamaran Cruise

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1 hourFree Cancellation

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from $38

Discover Lucerne and Lake Lucerne on a relaxing 1-hour panoramic sightseeing cruise. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city, the surrounding mountains, and famous landmarks along the shoreline. Board the boat at Pier 7 at Schweizerhofquai, directly opposite the Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne. Choose your preferred seating on the open upper deck, the main deck, or inside the comfortable onboard restaurant, where food and drinks are available during the cruise. Cruise along the shores of Lake Lucerne and enjoy views of the illuminated city, elegant lakeside villas, and attractions such as Meggenhorn Castle, the Bürgenstock, and the Richard Wagner Museum. Relax on the water, take stunning photos, and enjoy a peaceful sightseeing experience. This panoramic cruise is perfect for first-time visitors, short stays, couples, families, and locals who want to rediscover Lucerne from the water. The 1-hour boat tour ends back at Pier 7 in Lucerne.

Lake Lucerne 1 Hour Discovery Cruise

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Mt. Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Lucerne: City Highlights Tour with Local Guide & Photography

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from $279

Exploring Mount Pilatus involves a lot of planning and logistics, but this full-day tour from Zurich covers everything for a hassle-free day out. Ascend to vertiginous vantage points by gondola and cable car and enjoy sweeping vistas of the dramatic Alps mountain range. Embark on a moderate hike down the verdant Dragon’s Path and the world’s steepest cogwheel railway before taking a short cruise on Lake Lucerne. Please note: Itinerary and inclusions vary by season.

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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $113

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.

Self-guided: Mount Rigi, Lake Lucerne Cruise and Mountain Spa

Self-guided: Mount Rigi, Lake Lucerne Cruise and Mountain Spa

7 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne

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from $202

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich Including Lake Lucerne Cruise

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from $165

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $117

Lucerne: Lake Cruise and Old Town Tour with Guide & Photographer

- 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.

Lucerne: Lake Cruise and Old Town Tour with Guide & Photographer

Treat yourself to the adventure of a lifetime with our guided tour that has been specially curated to help you make precious memories. Upon embarking on this unique excursion, you'll experience Swiss culture first-hand while immersing yourself in Switzerland's most mesmerizing landscapes. During this excursion, you'll experience five wondrous discoveries. First, float among the clouds as you ascend in a thrilling gondola lift ride. You'll then be guided to the highest peak of Mount Pilatus, where you can absorb breathtaking views of the surrounding Alpine peaks. The adventure will continue by cogwheel to Alpnachstad, where you will explore the world's steepest railway track before unwinding on a scenic cruise through Lake Lucerne. Concluding your trip at Vitznau, you will journey up Mount Rigi via train to discover the region's historical heritage and oversee where Switzerland was founded.

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Mt. Pilatus, Mt. Rigi & Lake Lucerne Tour | From Lucerne

Mt. Pilatus, Mt. Rigi & Lake Lucerne Tour | From Lucerne

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Lake Lucerne Peninsula e-Bike Tour

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Take your Swiss Alps adventure to new heights on this independent day trip to Mt Rigi. Explore this breathtaking destination at your own pace, starting with a boat cruise from Lucerne. Use your pre-booked tickets and provided timetables to plan the cogwheel train and aerial cable car portions of your tour. You’ll take the railway up Rigi Kulm for two or five hours of free time at the summit, depending on which option you select. Then enjoy more postcard-worthy views en route to Weggis before the return boat ride to Lucerne.

Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise

Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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The Lives and Legends of Lucerne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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.

The Lives and Legends of Lucerne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

40 minutes to 1 hour

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3 in 1: Lucerne Old Town - Lake Cruise - Cable Car Small Group

Discover the best of Lucerne in one unforgettable 3-in-1 experience combining walking, a scenic train ride, a cable car, and a lake cruise. Explore the charming Old Town on a guided walk before enjoying a picturesque train journey along Lake Lucerne’s shoreline. Ascend to mountain plateau by cable car for stunning alpine views and time to relax in the mountains, then end the day with a peaceful one-hour cruise back to Lucerne, surrounded by breathtaking lake and mountain scenery. - See Lucerne by foot, rail, cable car, and boat in one seamless day - Enjoy Old Town charm, alpine views, and Lake Lucerne scenery - Experience Switzerland’s highlights without planning or stress

3 in 1: Lucerne Old Town - Lake Cruise - Cable Car Small Group

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Take a trip into the mountains to admire the beauty of Mt. Pilatus and the Lake of Lucerne on this small group tour, conveniently departing from Basel. Towering over Lucerne, Mt. Pilatus offers a landscape of majestic peaks and picturesque valleys. At 6,995 feet (2,132 meters) above sea level, the summit provides views of the region. Appreciate the sights as you explore the Lake of Lucerne, conquer Mt. Pilatus, and ride on the dragon aerial cable cars.

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Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group Tour | From Basel

Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group Tour | From Basel

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Private Tour | From Lucerne

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.

Mt. Pilatus & Lake Lucerne Cruise Private Tour | From Lucerne

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Luzern Half-Day Small Group Walking Tour incl. Lake Cruise

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Mt. Rigi & Lake Lucerne: Small Group Day Tour from Luzern

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6 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

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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.

Lucerne Best Guided Walks

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First, a chauffeured private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel or location of choice in Zurich and take you on this private tour to see the best of Lucerne. In Lucerne, enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of Lucerne with your private tour guide. While in Lucerne, enjoy the Lion Monument, the beautiful Chapel Bridge, the Old Town, Lake Lucerne and much more. In the old town you will have time to shop, taste chocolate or just stroll a bit. Afterwards, you will comfortably return to Zurich to your hotel or another desired location in Zurich. This tour is fully guided and is customizable, if you have a special wish please let us know and we will include it in your trip.

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Ultimate Private Guided Lucerne Experience with Pick-up at Hotel

Ultimate Private Guided Lucerne Experience with Pick-up at Hotel

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $380

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.

Full-Day Hiking Swiss Alps and Lake swim with Pick-up

Full-Day Hiking Swiss Alps and Lake swim with Pick-up

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $318

Discover the majesty of Mount Pilatus, Lucerne’s legendary mountain, on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Swiss Alps. Wrapped in myth and framed by spectacular Alpine scenery, this iconic peak is a place where legends come to life. Tales speak of Pontius Pilate resting beneath its waters, a petrified guardian watching over a hidden cave, and a mysterious dragon stone that fell from the sky in 1420. Your journey begins with a scenic gondola ride from Kriens, followed by the “Dragon Ride” cableway with panoramic windows offering the sensation of flying above the mountains. From the summit, enjoy views of Lake Lucerne and 73 Alpine peaks, with free time to explore. Choose your descent: Silver Option: Return to Kriens by cable car, where your driver will pick you up. Gold Option: Experience the thrill of the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad, followed by a scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne.

Lucerne: Adventure to Pilatus Gold and Silver tour

Lucerne: Adventure to Pilatus Gold and Silver tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Self-guided: Mount Rigi, Lake Lucerne Cruise and Mountain Spa

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What are people saying about Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee)

Julie_J, Jun 2026

Unlike anything I have done before!

Travel was multi step but straight forward. Boat to train, train to peak, train to spa, spend hours at spa, gondola to weggis and then boat back. Just watch the time! Bring a towel and swimsuit. We went with our 17 year old son and 20 year old daughter. Everyone loved it. Breathtakingly beautiful. Clean! So indulgent! I will never forget it!

Lake Lucerne 1-Hour Catamaran Cruise

Idalia_R, Jun 2026

Great trip, views are...

Great trip, views are amazing. Staff were very friendly. Catamaran is beautiful and clean. Just sit and relax, enjoy the view!

T_W, Aug 2026

Great round trip...

Great round trip featuring cable cars, cog railway and lake cruiser. Easily accessible for all levels of fitness. Plenty of time to enjoy the top of Mt Pilatus - lots of food and walking options there.

Linda_L, Aug 2026

In love with Lucerne

Our tour guide Tainah was the best - such great knowledge without overwhelming us with information - such an amazing experience! Loved it!