Private Tour
The Lives and Legends of Lucerne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
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Come on a walking tour to uncover the magic of Lucerne.
The town is set against the majestic backdrop of the Alps, on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Several pretty bridges, steeples, fountains and frescoed facades will catch your eye on this walk, but Lucerne has so much more to offer than photo opportunities.
You’ll begin at the train station and make a loop around the old town, visiting both sides of the Reuss river. Each site you visit has a story to tell, from the Chapel Bridge’s burning to the carnival celebrations. You’ll pass by wine, grain and pig markets too, each with its own unique character. From the markets, you’ll wander the cobbled streets to the Mill Bridge and find out about the castle on the hill.
The tour ends with the Legend of the Wild Man and Lux Ritter, the craftsman who became mayor. By the end of our tour, I hope you firmly agree that Lucerne is a whole lot more than a beautiful photo!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Food and drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation
What To Expect
The tour starts at the Torbogen Luzern, the arch in front of the Lucerne Bahnhof train station.
Lake Lucerne
The tour takes you along a section of Lake Lucerne.
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The Lives and Legends of Lucerne: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Walking Tour of Lucerne
Shannon H,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great overview of the city of Lucerne. We enjoyed walking around and learning about the history. There is parking at the train station which is where the tour starts.
Great way to tour.
royaldd,
Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It’s a great way to tour. At your own pace. You can rest when you want to. Directions are very clear. Recommend earphones. We didn’t have those.
Rushed but enjoyed
Rob F,
Jul 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the stories about the development of the town. The fountains, bridges and buildings explained in this way helps to understand the past and the present. I was rushed which is not good for me but all the same i enjoyed the walk.
Great economical way to have a tour on your timeline
Cathy M,
Aug 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Walking around and listening to the stories behind what we’re seeing was so much better than just walking around and looking. It made walking around Lucerne much more enjoyable.
Tour at your own pace!
mariamE1342CQ,
Aug 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, it was very easy to follow the directions, I visited the main landmarks and enjoyed it very much the narrative.
Great Self-Paced Tour for Walking the City
S1082,
Jun 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great tour for when you want to walk the city at your own pace and learn some of the history of Lucerne. You download an app that uses your location to guide you through the city. You can start at whatever time you like. As you walk, the audio guide tells you exactly where to go (with specific and easy-to-follow instructions) and when to stop and listen for a moment or take photos. It almost felt as if a guide was actually there with you. You can pause the tour and take as long as you like when you arrive at certain key stops. The tour was long enough to give you a thorough history lesson and see some of the city highlights but not so long as to get weary from walking. Highly recommended, especially if traveling solo or you enjoy walking the city.
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