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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips from Lucerne

66 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $23

Three big mountains rise straight off this lake — Pilatus, Rigi and Titlis — and the paddle steamers reach the foot of all of them. These 15 Lucerne days are priced and paced, including which still run when the cogwheel line closes for snow.

Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise - Getting started in Lucerne: where to meet, and why 15 minutes matters
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Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise

2.Mt. Pilatus Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,338 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $212

Cable car to Mt. Pilatus, easy alpine hike, steep cogwheel descent, and a Lucerne lake cruise in one 5.5-hour guided day.

“The tour guide was great. even though we had a lot of clouds and couldn't see much the trip was still fun. the combo of bus, lift, train and boat was lovely. We had around 1hr 45 min at the top to do whatever we wanted and we didn't feel rushed at any point. We would do this trip again in the future hoping for no clouds.”

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Lucerne: Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise on Lake Lucerne - Getting on Board at Brücke 3 (KKL Lucerne Area)
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Lucerne: Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise on Lake Lucerne

3.Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise on Lake Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,169 reviews · 1 hour

A 1-hour round-trip catamaran on Lake Lucerne from Brücke 3, with views of Pilatus, Rigi, and Bürgenstock, plus snacks onboard.

“The catamaran cruise on Lake Lucerne was the perfect way to unwind and take in the breathtaking views of Mount Pilatus and Rigi. So peaceful and a must do in Lucerne!”

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From Lucerne: Mount Titlis Half-Day Tour with Ice Flyer - The coach ride and guide style, from pickup to “let’s go”
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From Lucerne: Mount Titlis Half-Day Tour with Ice Flyer

4.Mount Titlis Half-Day Tour with Ice Flyer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,099 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $173

Half-day Titlis from Lucerne with the Ice Flyer chairlift, glacier cave and suspension bridge, plus snow tubing when conditions allow.

“This was perhaps one of the best experiences of my life. Amazing tour!! The guides were excellent and answered all of my questions about Switzerland and explained everything we needed to know very clearly! They were also very friendly! The views from the top of Titlis are incredible- a must do if you love nature and are in Lucerne. Also, this tour gives you access to basically all the activities you would want to do on the mountain as a non-skier. Fantastic tour!!!”

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Kriens: Mt. Pilatus by Panoramic Gondola and Aerial Cableway - Getting There Smoothly: Kriens Valley Station Setup
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Kriens: Mt. Pilatus by Panoramic Gondola and Aerial Cableway

5.Kriens: Mt. Pilatus by Panoramic Gondola and Aerial Cableway

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 612 reviews · 1 day · from $78

Panoramic gondola and Dragon Ride from Kriens to Mt. Pilatus at 2132m, with Lake Lucerne and Alpine views.

“Not exactly cheap, but fantastically well worth it. On departure it was low cloud, and we wondered whether we were actually going to see anything at all. But as we climbed, it was like a visual orchestra of snow and mist, the sun slowly giving an ethereal glow through cloud - and then gradually emerging through this stunning winter wonderland into the brilliance of breathtaking mountain scenery!”

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From Lucerne: Day Trip to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe - The ride up from Lucerne: scenic, structured, and long enough to notice
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From Lucerne: Day Trip to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

6.Day Trip to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 576 reviews · 10 hours · from $354

Lucerne day trip to Jungfraujoch with gondola, cogwheel train, Sphinx views of the Aletsch Glacier, and Ice Palace tunnels.

“Great day where you get to see many parts of Switzerland. They take you through Interlaken where you have an hour to walk around and explore. You get to pass through different towns on the way back from the Top of Europe. Absolutely beautiful day and I felt like we got a good amount of time to explore a few locations on our own. Train timings were perfect and would’ve been very difficult without a guide. Highly recommended.”

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Lucerne: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide - Chapel Bridge and Fritschibrunnen: The Fastest Way to See Lucerne’s Signature Views
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Lucerne: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

From Lucerne: Classic Rigi Round Trip - The Lucerne to Vitznau to Rigi to Weggis loop, in plain terms
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From Lucerne: Classic Rigi Round Trip

8.Classic Rigi Round Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 363 reviews · 1 day · from $169

Boat, cog railway, and cable car from Lucerne to Mount Rigi, with flexible timing and panoramic views. Half or full day.

“As described, with sample itineraries and accurate timetables - but double check website for changes. no need to worry about buying which tickets. this has you covered.”

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Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide - Price and time: is $32 worth it for Lucerne orientation?
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Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

9.Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 321 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $32

A 1.5-hour Lucerne walking tour with an official guide, highlighting Chapel Bridge, old town squares, and the city’s wall system.

“Brilliant - Marion was a fabulous tour guide with wonderful knowledge of Lucerne and her country and a great sense of humour. Worth every cent or should I say ‘Swiss Franc’ Thank you so much Anna (Australia)”

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Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket - $48 ticket value: what you get and how long to plan
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Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket

Lucerne: Swiss Chocolate Adventure Experience - Entering the chocolate themed world at the Museum of Transport
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Lucerne: Swiss Chocolate Adventure Experience

12.Swiss Chocolate Adventure Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 189 reviews · 30 min · from $23Best value

Lucerne’s Swiss Chocolate Adventure at the Swiss Museum of Transport: a 30 minute multimedia ride with 10 chocolate stops, audio guide, and sample.

“Il rapporto qualita' prezzo e' fallimentare. Ci aspettavamo un viaggio entusiasmante all'interno del cioccolato per tutta la sua filiera ma non e' stato cosi'. Si sta seduti su una giostra a forma di tazza che percorre lo spazio di visita. Le informazioni date sul cioccolato sono cose note a tutti e nulla aggiungono alla conoscenza che gia' tutti abbiamo. Persino mia figlia di 11 anni e' rimasta delusa. Una giostra si e' rotta. Percorso dove lo spettatore e' passivo Nessuna interazione. Percorso non immersivo. Deludente e il prezzo altissimo. Meglio visitare le fabbriche di cioccolato.”

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Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket - $48 ticket value: what you get and how long to plan
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Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket

Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château - Chapel Bridge Inside: The Landmark That Feels Alive
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Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château

Lucerne: Tandem-Paragliding Flight - Meeting Spots, Optional Car Rides, and How to Avoid Confusion
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Lucerne: Tandem-Paragliding Flight

15.Tandem-Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 138 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $291

Tandem paragliding over Lake Lucerne with a trained pilot, 2.5 hours of Alps views, plus optional photos and video.

“It was a truly wonderful experience. It was a bit weird watching the first person just run off the mountain, but it was cool watching him start flying. It will give you an incredible view of everything. It’s much different than just standing on the mountain looking around. You need to pay for the cable car (15CF) and ask about getting back to town before you go. The pictures and videos cost 40CF.”

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