Lucerne Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Lucerne. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

• Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

• Mt. Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

• Mt. Pilatus Peak & Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group | From Lucerne

• Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

While it’s free to visit the Swiss city of Lucerne, many travelers choose to explore on a guided tour. City tours of Lucerne start at US$32 per person, sightseeing cruises on Lake Lucerne start at US$38, and self-guided app-based audio tours start at just US$6.

Yes, Lucerne is among Switzerland's most scenic cities, combining a lakeside setting, mountain views, and a medieval Old Town all in one. Whether you take a walking tour, cruise across Lake Lucerne, or admire the views from the Chapel Bridge, the alpine panoramas are omnipresent. For even more incredible views, take a day trip up one of the surrounding mountains—Mt. Rigi and Mt. Pilatus are right on the doorstep.

Per one customer who booked the Official Guided City Tour of Lucerne, "We had a fabulous walking tour with Anna Maria. We have taken many walking tours in various European cities, and this was one of the best tours! Anna Maria is a wealth of knowledge and was very passionate about sharing her knowledge of Lucerne. She also pointed out several things for us to do on our own after the tour, which we decided to do and enjoyed them. If you have an opportunity to do this tour, you will not regret it!"

Two days in Lucerne is enough to cover old-town sightseeing, plus a Lake Lucerne cruise followed by a mountain adventure at nearby Mt. Pilatus or Mt. Rigi; however, a third day offers extra time to linger by Lucerne landmarks such as the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.

The best month to visit Lucerne really depends—June through September is when sunny days are common and outdoor adventure beckons, but Lucerne’s winter season still offers plenty of things to do, from skiing in the snowy mountains to its Christmas markets in December and its wild Fasnacht carnival in February.

Yes, Lucerne is a walkable city with its key sightseeing areas around the old town and new town that straddle the Reuss River. Wear comfy shoes to conquer the cobblestone streets with ease, and if you have extra time, schedule a walk around the city’s Musegg Wall, too.

Like every city in Switzerland, Lucerne is expensive when compared to other cities in Europe. Budget-conscious travelers can consider self-catering apartments with kitchens away from the old town area to save money. Also, Swiss supermarkets like Coop, Migros, or Aldi are all worth browsing for picnic-style fare for lunches out.

Yes, you can speak English in Lucene. While the official language in Lucerne is German, most Swiss people speak English well, too. You won’t have any problems communicating in English in this tourist-friendly town, although making the effort to speak a few words in German always is greatly appreciated by locals.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Lucerne. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Central Switzerland.

• Lake Lucerne

• Pilatus Railways

• Mt. Pilatus

• Mt. Titlis

• Lucerne Old Town

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Central Switzerland.