Private Classic Lucerne City Walk
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Lucerne, Switzerland
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Learn more about Lucerne during a private tour, just for your group
- Avoid difficult-to-find meeting points with transport direct from your hotel
- Save time on a visit to Ritter Palace with a prebooked admission ticket
- Discover Lucerne Old Town’s highlights including medieval Hirschenplatz
What's Included
- Private Walking Tour
- Professional Local Guide
- Pick up and drop off at your Lucerne Hotel (within city limits)
- Three exclusive post cards featuring Old Lucerne
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Public Transportation Ticket (if applicable, depending on the location of your Hotel. If you stay in a Lucerne Hotel you are entitled to free public transportation during the entire stay.
- On Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Special Events the Ritter Palace is closed and can be visited from the outside only.
- During the winter from November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can be visited from the outside only.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick you up from any Hotel within the city limit of Lucerne. Alternatively we can pick you up at the big arch right at the Lucerne main station. You can also choose the option: "I will advise my pick up place later". Please bring your "Visitor Card" with you. (The Visitor Card is given to you by the Hotel Reception and entitles you for free transportation on public means.)
Itinerary
1
Bourbaki Panorama
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Lion Monument
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Musegg Wall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Hirschenplatz
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Kornmarkt
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Reussbrücke
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Ritterscher Palace Lucerne
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Jesuit Church Lucerne
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Chapel Bridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Peterskapelle (Peter's Chapel)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Due to uneven surfaces and stairs this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed
- On Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Special Events the Ritter Palace is closed and can be visited from the outside only.
- During the winter season from November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can be visited from the outside only
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 16 reviews
Lauren_I, Oct 2025
Excellent walking tour exploring the sights of Lucerne. Our guide Ralf has a wealth of knowledge of the city. We really enjoyed walking on the remaining fortified wall of the city and climbing the clock tower. Ralf adjusted the tour schedule based on our other plans for the day and gave recommendations for dining and other activities in Lucerne. Highly recommend this walking tour of Lucerne!
Cynthia_F, Sep 2025
Had a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about Lucerne. We enjoyed the day very much. Thank you
Marian_V, Jul 2025
Ralf gave a fantastic tour! It was just over 2 hours long. There was 8 of us in our group. He spoke very clearly with lots of information and took us to places we wouldn’t have found. He kept things moving at a good pace. Would highly recommend!!
William_N, Aug 2024
Ralph was a walking book of knowledge and was so kind to share shopping, restaurant and museum tips, all of which proved to be exceptional. The tour was key to starting our Luzern trip.
Kristen_K, Jul 2024
Ralph was an excellent guide! We had a great, informative tour. We saw the highlights and took some off the beaten paths.
Larissa_Z, Jun 2024
Our guide (Ralf?) was superb! He was a wealth of information and also gave us recommendations for chocolate and restaurants for the locals.
Mary_K, May 2024
Our tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging for our walk around the city from the modern shops to the historical wall and towers. we particularly loved the view of the Alps, river and city as well as the riverside lunch spot Rolf recommended. A great and memorable day!
John_H, Jun 2023
Tour guide was prompt, professional, extremely knowledgeable and knew the right path to all of the major attractions. He even took us on to some lesser known places with beautiful art and had fantastic stories. It was a whirlwind journey through old Lucerne. Highly recommend!
Alison_C, Aug 2022
Ralf was very knowledgeable. The explanation of the Dance of Dead panels was perfect! We learned all about not just the history of Lucerne but also a small bit of Switzerland as well! The lion sculpture was quite impressive.
Christina_B, Apr 2022
Very nice tour of the city easy walking for older members of the family and little ones as well. The private tour was excellent as we were picked up on time at the hotel and enjoyed detailed information about the city. Super nice guide - he even gave us postcards to bring home.
Susan_C, Sep 2021
Our tour guide, Ralph was fantastic! He showed us parts of Lucerne we wouldn't have found on our own. He shared the history of this area with us, interesting facts, and descriptions. Showed us the old town area, explained the changes throughout history, and events that occurred. He was punctual in picking us up. I highly recommend him.
shdrf, Jul 2019
Our guide was Ralph and this was an excellent tour to see Lucerne in 2 hours. We went to all the major attractions and enjoyed the commentary as we ventured into the city. Highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants an oversight into the beautiful city of Lucerne.
Kyle T, Jul 2019
One of the best walking tours I have ever been on. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and considerate. He made recommendations for us for dinner that turned out to be one the bast meals we had the whole trip. Would recommend this tour as a first and must once arriving in Lucerne.
RoPro, May 2021
Eine der besten Führungen die wir je hatten.
Abholung am Hotel. Kurze Einführung und danach Stadtspaziergang mit vielen Stopps wobei jeweils konzis und kompetent über die wesentlichen Ereignisse oder Bauwerke berichtet wurde. Wir waren zeitlich etwas knapp dran und darauf wurde perfekt Rücksicht genommen. Im Musegg-Zeitglockenturm wurde der Spaziergang so getimed dass der stündliche Glockenschlag genau während unserem Aufstieg im Turm stattfand. Alle Fragen wurden ausführlich beantwortet, man merkt dass unser Guide grosse Kenntnisse hat.
Insgesamt sehr zufrieden und sehr empfehlenswert
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