Private Tour
Revealing Lucerne: Self-Guided Audio City Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Embark on this captivating self-guided audio tour to discover all the key attractions of Lucerne.
Beyond the well-known tourist attractions of Lucerne, you'll see over twenty distinctive frescoed houses. Prepare to be enchanted by a vibrant building that perfectly captures the festive spirit of carnival and feast your eyes on a masterpiece portraying a dwarf engaged in the whimsical act of clysterizing the devil.
In addition to the usual destinations explored by most tourists, this tour unveils the distinctive aspects of Lucerne, guiding you to places such as the former places of orphanage, prison, and executioner’s house. This experience is invaluable because it reveals not only the city's celebratory side but also some of its secrets typically kept from the public eye.
We'll take you on a journey through time, sharing stories of those who once called this place home and others who wielded wealth, navigated political intrigues, and extended helping hands to those in need.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Jesuit Church Lucerne
Nestled in the heart of Lucerne, the Jesuit Church stands as a sublime testament to Baroque architecture and spiritual grandeur. With its graceful façade and ornate interiors, the church captivates visitors, offering a serene haven for admiration.
Ritterscher Palace Lucerne
Unveil Ritterscher Palace and its captivating tale of a common worker's remarkable ascent to becoming the wealthiest Lucerner of his time. Despite its seemingly simple appearance, the building stands as a testament to extraordinary success and prosperity.
What‘s Included
Visit all the main tourist attractions of Lucerne
Listen to the high-quality audio guide recorded by a professional speaker
See places of former orphanage, prison, and executioner’s house
View over twenty unique frescoed houses and listen to their stories
Enjoy clear explanation of the route with photos and detailed directions
You will need to have your own mobile phone with internet and headset
There will be no live guide. Instead, you'll explore the city using the link provided after booking
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Revealing Lucerne: Self-Guided Audio City Tour
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Would give zero stars if possible - don't waste your time and money!
Nancy S,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Couldn't download the audio in advance and had to rely upon a crappy connection to the internet. I gave up after about a third of the way through. Descriptions and points of interest were largely boring (for the part I actually made it through) and there was little explanation, except when there was too much - I can see the frescoes on the buildings and don't need you to describe them. How about telling me who put them there and what they represent..? And why are there so many fountains in this city? Nobody knows... I've done a few of these self-guided audio tours now and before this had good experiences with them. This was the worst - I am asking for my money back...
Too much mural information
Anca R,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It was boring and difficult to follow because it was too slow. It had a repetitive soundtrack which was disturbing and it talked too much about murals.
Wonderful to have a self...
Elaine L,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful to have an audio self-guided tour at our own leisure – it gave us the opportunity to stop and have a coffee or a glass of wine and to talk about what we experience without having a live guide and interrupting the group
Very detailed but long tour
889gretchenz,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Once we found the beginning location and figured out how to find the link for the tour, it wasn’t too hard to follow. The detailed info of the many paintings on multiple buildings was too much. We should have done a guide led history tour. There are 97 different slides to go through. We stopped at 67 bc our batteries were running out. If you like detailed fresco tours, it’s for you just not for us.
Fantastic tour to do on your own, anytime, last minute
Christine M,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful tour full of information! The tour took us down very special streets and we heard a lot of details about many houses. We only had a little bit over an hour to spend, I think we did about half the tour. But money is so well spent! Excellent tour.
Great alternative to high priced walking tours
Nicole T,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Information was thorough and lots of stops on walk Did have trouble with audio freezing up and not playing Had to reset multiple times Not sure if it’s the download my provider are blind areas of coverage Still enjoyed it and think it is worth it
Reservation not clear and engrams
manpuesto,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This audio guide should not sell two croquettes even User, since it is an audio without guide and also never works for us. The very formal manager but do not work if one does not have in Mobile with sms
Great tour! Very detailed.
Elizabeth S,,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I loved the tour and although I tried to move quickly, I was unable to complete it for lack of time. My biggest challenge was that I could not get the link to work and not only was that inconvenient, but it cost me money to call the contact person.
Definitely worth it if you want a self -paced tour
matthewsD330SY,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This self-guided audio tour was perfect for us. We wanted something we could do at our own pace, stop to get a drink etc. This allowed us to pick up right off where we left. It ends at the Lion Statue which is exactly what we are hoping for. I learned a lot of facts I'll never remember but was amazed in the moment.
Lucerne walk
daniel k,,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Too much time spent on frescoes Would have liked more history and cover more ground. More info about architecture
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