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The 15 Best Lucerne Tours & Excursions

102 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Lucerne sits at the bottom of three mountains and the boats to all of them leave from the same quay. These 15 cover Pilatus, Rigi and Titlis, the lake steamers, and the hour it takes to walk the old town.

Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise - The 30-minute gondola ride to Fräkmüntegg
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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

1.Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,260 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Ride gondolas, the world’s steepest cogwheel train, and Lake Lucerne on this scenic Mount Pilatus tour from Lucerne.

“A great tour to the closest pt. To the summit. The gondola,tram and cog train were all operating and we had a perfect day for photos. Amazing views”

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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne - The coach ride through Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen
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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

2.Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 840 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $366

Review of the Jungfraujoch day trip from Lucerne, including trains, Eiger Express, Alpine sights, price, timing, and practical tips.

“This tour was amazing. The views of and on the Jungfraujoch were breathtaking. Our guide, Kid was superior! Not only was he hilarious but he made sure we got through the crowds in order to get to all our modes of transportation and see everything in the time allowed. Highly recommended this tour!”

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Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience - Along the river and through the old town
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Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

3.Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Review of Lucerne’s small-group walking and Lake Lucerne boat tour, with Chapel Bridge, old-town sights, pricing, cheese tasting, and booking tips.

“This tour was amazing. Our guide Luis was very knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful insider view to life in Switzerland. This walking tour was the perfect length and we hit all of the key spots in an efficient manner. Our group was only one other couple and we got so much out of the experience. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Lake Lucerne Panoramic Sightseeing Cruise - Choosing the best place to sit on the yacht
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Lake Lucerne Panoramic Sightseeing Cruise

4.Lake Lucerne Panoramic Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · from $39

Review of Lake Lucerne’s one-hour yacht cruise, with Alpine views, audio commentary, onboard bar, practical tips, value, and drawbacks.

“We loved this hour long tour. Beautiful scenery and views from the water that you just can’t get from land. We didn’t download the audio guide but you definitely could to hear interesting info of the area.”

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Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer - Crossing the Titlis Cliff Walk at 3,041 meters
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Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer

5.Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Review of Mt Titlis from Engelberg with cable cars, Ice Flyer, glacier cave, Cliff Walk, snow activities, tips, price, and weather advice.

“All of it was really good fantastic scenery the ice flyer was the best part, the weather was good so we could see for miles. The food and service in the restaurant was good and the price was reasonable.”

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Lucerne's Hidden Secrets by Electric Cargo Bike - Riding Out Toward Horw
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Lucerne’s Hidden Secrets by Electric Cargo Bike

6.Lucerne’s Hidden Secrets by Electric Cargo Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $209Top rated

Review of Lucerne’s 3-hour electric cargo bike tour, with lake views, rural lanes, Swiss culture, practical tips, price, and booking advice.

“Anthony was an awesome guide and lots of fun! We saw the beautiful side of Lucern along the lake. And through the countryside. Highly recommend!”

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Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket - Rail Transport Hall is the museum’s Swiss heart
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Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket

7.Lucerne Swiss Museum of Transport Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 206 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $46

Review of Lucerne’s Swiss Museum of Transport, with interactive exhibits, simulators, family tips, costs, timing, and planetarium advice.

“Hat mich sehr an früher erinnert als Kind, tolles Erlebniss, viel zu enttecken, viele neuen Attraktionen und die Modelleisenbahn macht fortschritte”

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Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne - Two hours on Mt. Pilatus
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Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne

8.Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · from $260

Review of Mt Pilatus and Lake Lucerne tour, with cable cars, cogwheel railway, boat cruise, guide tips, costs, and seasonal advice.

“Our guide Rose was great- very informative and kept track of our small group very well. My only thing is that you could really do this yourself for a lot cheaper. We just got a public bus, walked up to the funicular, waited while Rose got our tickRead more”

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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express Gondola - Leaving Lucerne at 9 am
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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express Gondola

Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château - Walking into Chapel Bridge and the Water Tower
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Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château

10.Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $198

Taste five Swiss chocolates, Alpine cheese, and wine while exploring Chapel Bridge, Lucerne’s Water Tower, and castle views.

“Luís was a great tour guide with so much information. We had a first rate chocolate tasting plus wine and cheese! We also did the one hour optional lake tour which was at the end.”

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Official Guided City Tour of Lucerne - Jesuit Church and the first taste of Old Town
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Official Guided City Tour of Lucerne

11.Official Guided City Tour of Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · from $31Best value

Review of Lucerne’s official 90-minute walking tour, covering Chapel Bridge, Old Town, Jesuit Church, guides, access, value, and practical tips.

“Our tour guide Janna was a local and she did a wonderful job taking us through the charm of old town Lucerne and providing historical information about key areas & events.”

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Grindelwald, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Lucerne - Leaving Lucerne and crossing into the Bernese Oberland
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Grindelwald, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Lucerne

12.Grindelwald, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 134 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $133

Review of the Lucerne day trip to Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen, with honest advice on scenery, timing, costs, and optional activities.

“I was a little nervous after reading reviews but I really don’t understand what they are complaining about! This is a great tour for younger people who don’t have a lot of time in Switzerland, want to see a lot, but don’t want to stick with a guide the whole time. Yes the train came from Zurich but we found a seat for 2 just fine. Interlaken was adorable. They had a great coffee and breakfast spot and a few places to shop for souvenirs. Grindewald was great! I wish we would have known that we probably could have fit 2 excursions Into our day, being younger Americans it was…”

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City Tour Plus Lucerne by Etuktuk - Old Town Lucerne and the Chapel Bridge
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City Tour Plus Lucerne by Etuktuk

13.City Tour Plus Lucerne by Etuktuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113

See Lucerne’s landmarks and lesser-known corners by private eTukTuk, with local commentary, flexible routing, and a 90-minute city overview.

“Great way to see Lucerne. Saw several areas not usually included in city tours. Our guide had fun personality and genuinely loved his city of Lucerne.”

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Best of Bernese Oberlands from Luzern - Lake Lungern gives the morning a fine start
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Best of Bernese Oberlands from Luzern

14.Best of Bernese Oberlands from Luzern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $982

Review of a private Bernese Oberland day tour from Lucerne, with Aare Gorge, waterfalls, lakes, villages, mountain views, costs, and tips.

“Chris was absolutely outstanding. Just trust him in this tour and all his suggestions. We saw beautiful villages and visited very unique spots. My husband and I truly enjoyed this private sightseeing experience!”

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