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The 15 Best Lucerne Tours & Excursions

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Lucerne sits under two mountains with a steamer fleet on the doorstep. The 15 below sort Pilatus, the Rigi and Titlis by price, how long each round trip takes and which of them include the boat.

Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise - The Dragon Ride to 2,132 meters
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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

1.Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,260 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Travel from central Lucerne to Mount Pilatus with an English-speaking guide, ascending by panoramic gondola and Dragon Ride, then descending by cogwheel train. From May through October, finish with a one-hour Lake Lucerne cruise. Allow about 5 hours 15 minutes, with free time for lunch and short walks at the summit.

“Enjoyed the cable car and gondola up the mountain and the cogwheel down the mountain. Sites on top were amazing!!”

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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne - The Jungfrau Railway and the climb beneath the Eiger
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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

2.Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 840 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $366

Travel from central Lucerne to Jungfraujoch with an English-speaking guide, passing through Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen before riding the cogwheel railway to Europe’s highest railway station. See the Ice Palace, Sphinx Observatory, and Aletsch Glacier, then return by Eiger Express cableway. Guides such as Kid, Hans, and Raymond are known for keeping large groups organized.

“This was a great value for all included. Kid was our host. He did a great job of keeping a large group moving through as not to miss anything, even when they tried to do what they wanted. His interaction and photographer skills was much appreciated. He knew where the right spots were for the best shots. The only issue I would mention is the description of the meeting place in Lucerne. The McDonald's is across the street from the Tourism office, but the bus pulls up around the corner. Kid was frustrated that we were not at the right location, but it was due to the instructions.”

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Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience - Lucerne’s wall and nine towers add a medieval edge
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Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

3.Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Explore Lucerne with a local guide such as Luis, Isabella, or Laszlo on a two-hour walk through the Old Town, Chapel Bridge, riverfront, and medieval fortifications. Add a one-hour Lake Lucerne cruise or choose a package with Swiss cheese and wine tasting. Groups are capped at eight, but boat tickets and timing need careful checking.

“We paid €95 EACH for 2 hours walking tour and 1 hour boat cruise. Our ticket said ' no boat' even though we got a confirmation that we HAD a boat cruise. The Russian guide was no help and so our 2 days in Lucerne was spoiled. BE CAREFUL who you book with.”

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Lake Lucerne Panoramic Sightseeing Cruise - The audio guide needs a little attention
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Lake Lucerne Panoramic Sightseeing Cruise

4.Lake Lucerne Panoramic Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · from $39

Cruise Lake Lucerne for about an hour aboard a 161-foot yacht from Pier 7 in Lucerne. Enjoy mountain and city views from the open rear terrace or upper deck, use the multilingual audio guide through your phone or onboard headphones, and buy drinks and snacks at the bar. Morning, afternoon, and evening departures are available.

“We loved this hour long tour. Beautiful scenery and views from the water that you just can’t get from land. We didn’t download the audio guide but you definitely could to hear interesting info of the area.”

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Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer - The TITLIS Cliff Walk tests your nerves
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Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer

5.Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Make your own way to Engelberg for return cable-car access to Mt Titlis. Ride the rotating TITLIS Rotair, cross the 3,041-metre Cliff Walk, enter a 5,000-year-old glacier cave, and take the Ice Flyer over snowy crevasses. This is a self-guided mountain visit, not a guided tour, so arrive early and plan your own route.

“All of it was really good fantastic scenery the ice flyer was the best part, the weather was good so we could see for miles. The food and service in the restaurant was good and the price was reasonable.”

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Lucerne's Hidden Secrets by Electric Cargo Bike - Lake Lucerne and the road toward Horw
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Lucerne’s Hidden Secrets by Electric Cargo Bike

6.Lucerne’s Hidden Secrets by Electric Cargo Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $209Top rated

Ride for about three hours from Lucerne’s main train station toward Horw, Lake Lucerne, rural lanes, and lesser-seen neighborhoods. Electric cargo bikes make the route manageable, while guides such as Anthony, Roberto, Teddi, and Wahid add stories about Swiss customs, government, money, and daily life. Groups are limited to eight.

“Such an awesome tour! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Lucerne, however long you have in the city. We were able to see all the major sites and beautiful neighborhoods off the beaten path. Our tour guide Anthony was exceptionally knowledgeable and fun. Definitely the highlight of our trip to Switzerland!”

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Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket - Rail Transport Hall: locomotives, models, and working decisions
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Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket

7.Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 206 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $46

Spend your day at Lucerne’s Swiss Museum of Transport, where railways, aircraft, cars, ships, space, and technology come to life through hands-on exhibits and simulators. Your ticket covers permanent and temporary exhibitions, with optional extra-cost access to the planetarium, Filmtheatre, and Swiss Chocolate Adventure.

“nice museum, interesting. many vehicles divided by area (sky, land, sea ... special pavilion for trains). outside there is a large themed play area for the little ones. recommended!”

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Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne - Summit time at 2,073 meters
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Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · from $260

You’ll combine two Lucerne classics in about 5½ hours: a cable-car ascent of Mt. Pilatus, summit time and a cogwheel descent, followed by a Lake Lucerne cruise. Guides such as Rose, Santiago Rooney, Jonas, and Leighton have led this outing. The advertised group limit is 15, though one departure was larger.

“Tour guide was excellent- she answered our questions and kept the tour flowing in an orderly fashion. Mt Pilatus was beautiful as advertised. The boat tour was an out and back tour - lasting about an hour. Got to see a lot of the riverside scenery-and typical Swiss lodging . Good tour overall.”

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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express Gondola - The cogwheel train to Europe’s highest railway station
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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express Gondola

9.Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $373

From Lucerne, ride the Eiger Express from Grindelwald to Eiger Glacier, then take the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch at 3,454 meters. A multilingual guide handles the transport, tickets, and route, with stops in Interlaken, the Sphinx Observatory, Alpine Sensation, and the Ice Palace. Bring warm shoes, sunglasses, water, and patience for mountain weather.

“Best of Switzerland Tours hosted a group for the 10 hour day trip to Jungfraujoch from Lucerne. The tour was exceptional and our host Fernando ensured that things ran smoothly and on time. Everything was done for us and the skip the line tickets were a great option on a busy holiday weekend. Fernando provided great insight into the region during our drive to Grindelwald and was highly supportive. The weather played its part and gave us moments of absolute clarity for some of the most spectacular views. We enjoyed every moment of the tour and highly recommend it to other travellers.”

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Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château - Five chocolates to begin the afternoon
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Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château

10.Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $198

Spend about two hours walking Lucerne with a guide such as Luis, Laszlo, Sarah, or Pablo. Taste five Swiss chocolates, three Alpine cheeses, and Swiss wine, then visit Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, and Lucerne Castle. Add an optional one-hour Lake Lucerne cruise for mountain views.

“We had a great day walking the town, tasting chocolate, wine and cheese and getting up to the top of the mountain with our excellent guide, Luis!”

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Official Guided City Tour of Lucerne - Chapel Bridge and the city’s most famous view
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Official Guided City Tour of Lucerne

11.Official Guided City Tour of Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · from $31Best value

Spend 90 minutes walking Lucerne with a local guide from Luzern Tourismus AG. You’ll see Chapel Bridge, Jesuit Church, the old town, Musegg Wall, and KKL Luzern while learning how the city’s past shapes daily life. The route is wheelchair accessible, capped at 20 people, and begins at Tourist Information Luzern.

“Lucerne is a great place to visit with interesting history. Tis your was very good but could be longer.”

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Grindelwald, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Lucerne - Interlaken: a short first taste of the region
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Grindelwald, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Lucerne

12.Grindelwald, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 134 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about 10 hours traveling by coach from Lucerne through the Bernese Oberland. You get brief time in Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen, plus 3.5 hours in Grindelwald for village walks or optional mountain rides. English and Spanish guides, including guides such as Lars and Adolpho, provide commentary along the way.

“Nikki and company truly cared about everyone on this tour! It was truly a pleasure! The atmosphere was excellent, and people felt comfortable talking with others. My wife and I made some very good friends! The tour guide English and Spanish was excellent! I apologize, I can’t remember her name, but she and Nikki are keepers. I would recommend this tour to others!”

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City Tour Plus Lucerne by Etuktuk - Chapel Bridge gives you Lucerne in one landmark
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City Tour Plus Lucerne by Etuktuk

13.City Tour Plus Lucerne by Etuktuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113

Ride through Lucerne with an English-speaking local guide in a private eTukTuk. In 90 minutes, you’ll see Old Town, Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, the 14th-century city wall, lake viewpoints, and quieter residential streets. Guides including Pascal, Marcus, Daniel, and Najma tailor the route to your interests.

“This is such a great tour to see everything. We were only in lucerne for 1 day. We caught the 9:03 train from Basel to lucerne - 1hr trip. Then we walked across to the meeting point. We met Pasquale who took us to see all the sites. It was great to do with my partner and my parents. Comfortably seats 4 people with plenty of room. We lived the little streets we could go through that cars cannot. After the tour we chose to get tickets for a 1 hour lake lucerne cruise and Pasquale dropped us to the right pier. Our train back to Basel was at 2:30pm…”

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Best of Bernese Oberlands from Luzern - From Lucerne to Lake Lungern
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Best of Bernese Oberlands from Luzern

14.Best of Bernese Oberlands from Luzern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $982

Travel from Lucerne with a private guide, usually Chris or Ricardo, in a six-person Mercedes van. This full 9-hour day links lakes, gorges, waterfalls, Brienz, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, and Isenfluh, with hotel pickup and a flexible route shaped around your group.

“Chris was absolutely outstanding. Just trust him in this tour and all his suggestions. We saw beautiful villages and visited very unique spots. My husband and I truly enjoyed this private sightseeing experience!”

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Mount Rigi Day Ticket - Choosing between a ride and a mountain walk
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Mount Rigi Day Ticket

15.Mount Rigi Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 3 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $93

This self-guided Mount Rigi day pass lets you ride the Vitznau and Goldau cogwheel trains plus cable cars from Weggis and Kräbel. Use it anytime during operating hours, build your own route, and combine mountain views with walks, snow play, or a stop at Rigi Kaltbad. No guide is included.

“It's amazing. I'm amazed by the construction of this hillside. Reasonable price for this trip. Spend a good time with my family”

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