Private Tour
Private Classic Lucerne City Walk
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover Lucerne on a two hours comprehensive city sight seeing walking tour covering all "must have seen" attractions. In addition explore the hidden spots of classic, medieval and modern Lucerne. See the Lion Monument, climb the Musegg Wall and Towers, admire the medieval houses and fascinating murals of the historical center and enjoy an inside visit of the Ritter Palace with its profound "Danse Macabre".
Your tour starts and ends at your Hotel in the City of Lucerne.
(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)
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private Walking Tour
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional Local Guide
Three exclusive post cards featuring Old Lucerne
Pick up and drop off at your Lucerne Hotel (within city limits)
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
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What To Expect
Bourbaki Panorama
Meet your Local Guide in the lobby of your Lucerne hotel. After a brief introduction and explanation of the route on a city map you walk or take the public bus (free for Lucerne overnight guests) to the Lion Square. You see the Bourbaki Museum from the outside and get a short overview of the story behind it.
Lion Monument
A few steps further you visit the Lion Monument commemorating to the fallen Swiss Guards during the French Revolution. At the end of the middle age and the beginning of the modern times many rulers all over Europe had a personal Swiss Guard, as the Pope still has. Then came the enlightenment, which lead to the French Revolution starting 1789. Three years later the angry mob of Paris attacked the French Kings Palace in Paris and about 800 Swiss Guardians got killed in action.
Options
Classic Lucerne Walk
Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent walking tour of Lucerne
Lauren I,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent 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!
Lucerne Walking Tour
Cynthia F,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about Lucerne. We enjoyed the day very much. Thank you
Fantastic tour with Ralf!
Marian V,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ralf 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!!
Ralph was a walking book of knowledge
William N,
Aug 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Ralph 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.
Perfect intro to a lovely city.
Kristen K,
Jul 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Ralph was an excellent guide! We had a great, informative tour. We saw the highlights and took some off the beaten paths.
Amazing tour
Larissa Z,
Jun 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide (Ralf?) was superb! He was a wealth of information and also gave us recommendations for chocolate and restaurants for the locals.
Top notch guide and tour
Mary K,
May 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our 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!
Great tour of major sites in old town Lucern
John H,
Jun 17, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour 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!
Lucerne in 2 hours
Alison C,
Aug 17, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Ralf 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.
Good for family groups
Christina B,
Apr 19, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Very 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.
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