lucerne day tour from zurich

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Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

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• Ancient Old Town with its quaint streets & squares
• Chapel Bridge spanning diagonally across the Reuss river
• Lion Monument commemorating fallen Swiss soldiers
• Lively shopping area with street markets & chocolate shops
• Free time to explore the charming city at your own pace

Activity location

• Lucerne, CHE

Meeting/Redemption Point

• 8005, Zurich, CHE
• Mon, Apr 15 -
• Tue, Apr 16 $68
• Wed, Apr 17 $68
• Thu, Apr 18 $68
• Fri, Apr 19 $68
• Sat, Apr 20 $68
• Sun, Apr 21 $68
• Mon, Apr 22 $68
• Tue, Apr 23 $68
• Wed, Apr 24 $68
• Thu, Apr 25 $68
• Fri, Apr 26 $68
• Sat, Apr 27 $68
• Sun, Apr 28 $68
• Mon, Apr 29 $68
• Activity duration is 9 hours 9h 9h

What's included, what's not

• What's included What's included Orientation of the city while driving into Lucerne's city center
• What's included What's included Roundtrip transportation between Zurich and Lucerne via air-conditioned coach
• What's included What's included Live tour commentary provided in English while on coach
• What's included What's included 6 hours to explore this beautiful city on your own
• What's excluded What's excluded Food & Drinks

Know before you book

• Children 5 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

What you can expect

Spending a full day in the serene surroundings of Lucerne reveals the charming heart of Switzerland. Views of Albis Pass and Lake Lucerne paint a remarkable backdrop for your journey. Take in the city's main sights with an orientation tour before enjoying an afternoon of independent sightseeing.

After a breathtakingly beautiful drive south from Zurich through the Albis Pass mountain range, you arrive in the picture-perfect city of Lucerne. Whether you casually ponder the breathtaking panorama, shop for sought-after souvenirs, dig through the city's history, or savor some sinful chocolates, the city is sure to charm you.

After a short orientation tour, you have several hours to explore the sights and attractions at your leisure. You might choose to amble through the Old Town, cross over the 14th-century Chapel Bridge, rest your feet on the new City Train, enjoy a lake promenade, or visit the Lion Monument, praised by Mark Twain as “the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world.”

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures.

• Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
• High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected

Social distancing

• Contactless ticket redemption
• Social distancing measures in place
• Protective shields in place at main contact areas

Safety measures

• Masks required
• Personal protective equipment worn by staff
• Hand sanitizer provided
• Masks provided

• Aargau region
• Basel region
• Bern Region
• Fribourg region
• Geneva region
• Graubünden region
• Jura & Three-Lakes Region
• Lake Geneva region
• Lucerne Region - Lake Lucerne
• Region Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein
• Ticino region
• Valais region
• Zurich region
• Avalanche course
• Bungee jumping
• Carriage rides
• Chocolate factory
• Competition
• Cooking course
• Creative workshop
• Cross country skiing
• Eating with locals
• Escape Game
• Escape Room
• Exhibitions
• Food & Drink
• Ice climbing
• Indoor amusement park
• Lift tickets
• Llama and alpaca trekking
• Monster Scooter
• Mountain bike
• Mountain tour
• Natural attractions
• Night sledding
• Paragliding
• Photo course
• SBB Day Pass
• Scenic flight
• Scenic train
• Ski touring
• Snowboarding
• Snowshoeing
• Stand up paddle
• Summer tobogganing
• Swiss Rail Passes
• Trail running
• Train ticket
• Travel preparation
• Via ferrata
• Virtual Reality Games
• Wakeboarding
• private car tour
• snowboard rental
• virtual travel companion

Travel by coach to Lucerne, explore the charming old town and then enjoy a leisurely boat trip on Lake Lucerne. This day trip takes you to the center of Switzerland.

Unfortunately, this offer is not bookable at the moment.

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From Lucerne: Day trip to Berne with Kambly and cheese tasting

The guided small group tour takes you from Lucerne to Bern and on through the picturesque Emmental. On the way you will be spoiled with first-class cheese and delicious cookies.

From Zurich: Day trip to Lucerne incl. boat tour

About this offer.

Mobile ticket accepted

Use your phone or print out the voucher

Immediate booking confirmation

No booking fees

Meeting point

Bus station Sihlquai, Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zurich

Free cancellation

Full refund in case of cancellation up to 24h before start

English, Spanish

Partly guided day tour in comfortable coach

Bus ride from and to Zurich

Experienced tour guide

One hour cruise with luxury yacht including audio guide

Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Optional activities

• Guided bus ride from Zurich over the Albis Pass to Lucerne
• Shoot great photos during a photo stop at the glittering Lake Lucerne
• Embark on an interesting orientation tour of Lucerne
• Explore Lucerne on your own with a written itinerary
• Enjoy a beautiful cruise on a luxurious yacht on Lake Lucerne

Description

Lucerne attracts many tourists every year who want to explore the historic old town. The city is located directly on the sparkling Lake Lucerne and offers a unique panorama. Let yourself be enchanted by the charming old town, the cozy alleys and the many sights. Enjoy also a one-hour boat trip on the beautiful Lake Lucerne.

**A full day bus tour to Lucerne including a boat trip on Lake Lucerne from Zurich awaits you!

Board the modern coach in Zurich at 9:30 in the morning. There you will be welcomed by the tour guide. The modern and comfortable coach will take you over the Albispass to Lucerne. While the idyllic Swiss Mittelland passes by the windows, the tour guide informs you about the history and sights of the area. A photo stop is made on the shores of turquoise Lake Lucerne, where you can take your first photos.

During a short orientation tour, the guide will tell you more about the history of Lucerne. They will also point out the most important buildings of the city. Afterwards you have about six hours to explore Lucerne and its numerous sights on your own. For example, you can visit a museum or the famous Chapel Bridge.

When you are ready, you will board the panoramic yacht Saphir. You will sail for an hour on Lake Lucerne while an audio guide tells you exciting information about the surrounding castles and mountains. The modern yacht ensures that you can enjoy the cruise to the fullest. In the late afternoon you will make your way back to Zurich with the coach and the tour guide.

Practical Information:

• Offered Languages for Audio Guide on the cruise: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Chinese, Korean

With dog, stroller or wheelchair

• only assistance dogs admitted (prior registration required, free of charge)

Wheelchair:

• folded in the bus
• independent boarding and disembarking required
• limited access on the ship
• wheelchair WC available on the ship

Please inform the tour provider in advance. With him you can also clarify further details directly.

Swiss Activities Tip

Being out and about in a city makes you hungry at some point. In this case, a visit to the PETRUS restaurant is worthwhile. Let yourself be convinced by many different dishes. Right behind the restaurant are the makers of "Pastarazzi". So look forward to excellent homemade pasta. The restaurant also has a café area, where you can enjoy a hot drink.

Important Information

• Note that some stores in Lucerne are closed on Sundays

Meeting Points

From CHF 90

The guided small group tour takes you from Lucerne to Bern and on through the picturesque Emmental. On the way you will be spoiled with first-class cheese and delicious cookies. More details

Duration: 8:45 hours

German, English

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Places You’ll See

• Day 1 Arrival in Zurich;
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Reviews About This Operator

• Tour Operator WiseYatra 4.9
• Patricia · 23rd October 2023 Loved all the places we visited and the quick response we got whenever we had questions. We fit most everything in... Show more
• John · 25th September 2023 Everything was great, and contact through what’s app was very helpful
• Melissa · 30th January 2024 Everything about the trip was wonderful, and the customer service from Wise Yatr was second to done.

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• Upcoming departures
• August 2024
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• For any tour departing before 20th May 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 20th May 2024, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with WiseYatra. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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We only need the following public transportation:

airport transfers to and from Central Plaza hotel ,

train to Lucerne and the transfer to Mandarin Oriental from the train station in Lucerne.

Should we buy a pass or buy individual tickets for each leg?

Should we buy online ahead of time or can we purchase same day?

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