Lucerne Day Tour from Zurich
Overview
Available languages
9 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Set off on a leisurely coach tour through picturesque landscapes and along Lake Lucerne, taking in breathtaking views of the countryside. Upon arrival in Lucerne, the rest of the day is yours for self-exploration. Immerse yourself in the charm of the Old Town's medieval streets, discover the iconic Chapel Bridge, visit the Swiss Museum of Transport, and savor a Swiss meal with a view of the city's striking landmarks.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Lucerne and from Lucerne to Zurich. For the individual stay in Lucerne, a written itinerary is provided.
Please note that some shops in Lucerne are closed on Sundays.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
"Best of Lucerne" audio guide (available for download on your own device)
Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide
Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Personal expenses
What To Expect
Zurich
Meet your guide at the meeting point in Zurich, sit back, and enjoy a scenic coach ride through picturesque landscapes and along the shores of Lake Lucerne. Upon arrival, a short city tour will introduce you to Lucerne's main highlights including the Chapel Bridge and the new Concert and Congress Hall.
Luzern Altstadt
Enjoy approx. six hours of leisure time in the afternoon to discover this unique place on your own. Visit the Swiss Museum of Transport, the most eminent museum for transport in Europe and its Swiss Chocolate Adventure. As an art lover, you should not miss paying a visit to the Rosengart Museum with works of the famous artist Picasso and Paul Klee. Alternatively, we recommend a relaxing boat ride on beautiful Lake Lucerne or an extended stroll with nice souvenir shopping in the medieval streets of this lovely city! Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, Lucerne is bound to reveal the romantic and inspire the photographer in you, so don't forget your camera - the opportunities are endless!
Options
English
Lucerne Day Tour: Day tour to Lucerne from Zurich with leisure time in Lucerne
With Lake Cruise (Spanish)
Day trip to Lucerne from Zurich including a 1 hour sightseeing cruise on Lake Lucerne
Spanish
Lucerne Day Tour: Day tour to Lucerne from Zurich with leisure time in Lucerne
With Lake Cruise (English)
Day trip to Lucerne from Zurich including a 1 hour sightseeing cruise on Lake Lucerne
Reviews
189 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful and relaxing
Barbara C,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was great! We planned a last minute trip to Zurich and booking this tour made our plans so much easier and relaxing. It was a carefree way to go and enjoy the beautiful town of Lucerne. The driver and tour guide were wonderful, giving interesting information about the surrounding area.
Fun in Lucerne!
Micol M,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00If you want a day planned to the second for you, then skip this tour. We really enjoyed it, you get 5+ hours of free time in Lucerne and honestly, it went really quick for us, we loved it. Keep in mind, it’s Switzerland, it’ll be expensive regardless. Our guide and driver were both lovely, very knowledgeable and helpful.
It was a nice day to...
De H,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a nice day to visit Lucern. The guide and driver were friendly and professional. The free time gave us a lot of freedom to do what we liked to do.
If you are going to...
Lesley H,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00If you are going to lucerne you will only get the bus ride and then be left on your own for 7 hours without a guide. Very expensive bus trip.
Great adventure
Francis A,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Our guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic during the activity. And the best thing is they are always on time.
Visit to Lucerne
Pierre R,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour our guide Angela was great at explaining everything Lucerne is worth the time & price it
This is a Terrible Waste of Time and Money--Stay Away From These People
Joseph,
Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00When they say “a short city tour” in Lucerne, they mean that the guide will escort you from the bus to a nearby place where you are each handed a map and the guide says “be sure to be ready to board the bus at 5:30, but we may be late, so you will have to wait for us if we are.” Then the guide disappears. Very little to do in Lucerne. There are a couple of small churches that are on the map which are nice, but no real artwork, no museums or anything like that. They solicit customers saying, “As an art lover, you should not miss paying a visit to the Rosengart Museum…” A Rosengart Museum isn’t on the map. I found a “Kunstmuseum” by myself but it was shut down. They do include a ticket for a boat ride that is supposed to include a commentary. There is no commentary. They announce over the loudspeakers when we leave the dock, and again when we return. That’s all. It does kill a little time. Then we show up for the bus at 5:30 which doesn’t show up until 6:00, with the excuse that “there was a traffic accident and we can’t help that.” Reading other reviews here, it appears that this is a regular excuse for being late. I have no idea where the driver and guide disappear to for six hours. So most of the day is wasted, just sitting around waiting for it to be over.
Excellent experience,...
Lizeth C,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience, Jorge was a wonderful guide, he gave the tour in both Spanish and English. Recommended
Great trip… take your swimming things!
John F,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lucerne is a lovely town with beautiful views, old town and lots of opportunities for chocolate shopping. Definitely worth getting the boat trip and taking your swimming things for a swim in the lake. Bernadette was a wonderful tour guide.
No tour of Lucerne
erikasP3818SE,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Yesterday we took this tour. It did not meet our expectations is not a tour of Lucerne only take you and leave you 5 hours without a guide.
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