Switzerland · LUGANO TOURS

The 15 Lugano Tours We Rate Highest

20 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Start at the top and work down. All 15 lugano tours here are priced per head, timed door to door, and honest about the weather they need.

Skip the Line: Falconeria Locarno Ticket - What you see before the one-hour show
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Skip the Line: Falconeria Locarno Ticket

1.Skip the Line: Falconeria Locarno Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Review of Falconeria Locarno, with close bird-of-prey flights, show times, price, language tips, transport, value, and family advice.

“impressive, well-dressed people. Suitable for children as they are allowed to ride Islandpony at the end of the performance.Auto-translated”

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Monte Brè Tour from Lugano by funicular

2.Monte Brè Tour from Lugano by funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Monte Brè from Lugano combines a lake cruise, steep funicular, Alpine views, and a guided walk through artistic Brè village.

“Very nice and informative trip hosted by our guide Christina.She gave us all the info and knowledge and was organised at all times”

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Lugano Region Guided Excursion from Lugano to Monte San Salvatore by funicular - LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura by the lake
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Lugano Region Guided Excursion from Lugano to Monte San Salvatore by funicular

3.Lugano Region Guided Excursion from Lugano to Monte San Salvatore by funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $26

Review of Lugano’s guided Monte San Salvatore excursion, with LAC, Luini frescoes, funicular views, pricing, tips, and practical advice.

“Excellent tour, excellent price. Very fun experience. The funicular was so much fun. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us great tips on the city. The views on Mt. San Salvatore, was something everyone visiting Lake Lugano should see. Stunning.”

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Lugano Mountains, tour from Milan, Lugano, lake Como. - From Milan to the mountain villages near Sonogno
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Lugano Mountains, tour from Milan, Lugano, lake Como.

Lugano & Morcote, Lake Lugano, private guided tour, from Lugano - Starting in Lugano around Via Nassa
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Lugano & Morcote, Lake Lugano, private guided tour, from Lugano

5.Lugano & Morcote, Lake Lugano, private guided tour, from Lugano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $204

Review of the private Lugano and Morcote tour, with lake views, historic churches, private transport, pricing, walking advice, and booking tips.

“I had a wonderful morning tour with your guide Giorgio, we started with my pick up in Lugano and headed to Marcote. Marcote was wonderful village full of history and culture and not to mention the amazing views! I found Giorgio to be very informative he has an extensive knowledge of Lugano and surroundings. I also found him very funny. I finished my trip by purchasing some Swiss chocolate! I highly recommend this tour and make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes.”

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Guided Walk from Lugano to Gandria promoted by Lugano Region - return by boat - Parco Ciani: a calm opening beside the lake
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Guided Walk from Lugano to Gandria promoted by Lugano Region – return by boat

Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour - Key points at a glance
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Lugano and its history exclusive walking tour

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Guided Half-Day Excursion to Morcote with Panoramic Cruise

9.Guided Half-Day Excursion to Morcote with Panoramic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Cruise Lake Lugano to Morcote for a guided village visit, grand views, 404 steps, and a peaceful Swiss lakeside afternoon.

“This tour is a boat trip to Morcote and then a guided “tour” of the city. While the guide was kind and personable and spoke many languages, there just wasn’t enough interesting information to be shared about the town. You’re better off buying a boat ticket and exploring on your own.”

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Instagram and Photo tour of Lugano with a professional photographer. - Park Ciani: an hour of green settings and local stories
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Instagram and Photo tour of Lugano with a professional photographer.

The best of canyoning in Ticino - The ride and walk to the canyon
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The best of canyoning in Ticino

11.The best of canyoning in Ticino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $239

Canyoning near Lugano with jumps, slides, rappels, waterfalls, expert guides, gear, photos, and a homemade aperitif in Claro.

“This was one of the best things we did on our trip! Our guide was so encouraging and friendly, he made the bigger jumps and repels much easier. He was also very knowledgeable and thorough, so you never felt unsafe or like you didn’t have the information you needed.”

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Lugano and Bellinzona private full-day tour - Starting in Lugano’s Piazza Riforma
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Lugano and Bellinzona private full-day tour

12.Lugano and Bellinzona private full-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $399

Review of a private Lugano and Bellinzona day tour, covering Ticino’s art, castles, cathedral, transport costs, value, and practical tips.

“If you have a day to spend in Lugano and Bellinzona, this day long tour is a must. Our guide was expert in history, art and social aspects of the area and was a great teacher. She was also just a very pleasant person which made the day a great joy for us”

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Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano - Starting at Piazza della Riforma
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Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

13.Sato Code Escape Room across Lugano

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $16Best value

Solve street clues across Lugano in a 90-minute Sato Code escape game, from Piazza della Riforma to the Lido, with phones and teamwork.

“Sato Code is a definitely for me: that of spending time outdoors and around the city looking for clues and finding solutions. After Como I faced Lugano and we have no no intention of stopping! Experience recommended for everyone: groups of friends, families and more generally to anyone who wants to get involved! I'm sure you will be thrilled :)”

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Locarno Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour - Starting at Piazza Stazione 4A in Muralto
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Locarno Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

14.Locarno Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Explore Locarno with a flexible app-led scavenger hunt featuring Piazza Grande, Castello Visconteo, photo tasks, and local history.

“Ich fand die Schnitzeljagd, an sich, eine sehr coole Sache und Abenteuerreich auch für Erwachsene Ich hätte jedoch Verbesserungsvorschläge. Je nach Uhr-& Jahreszeit wird es schnell Dunkel. Gut wäre es wenn man Lampen an gewisse Posten anbringen würde. Ausserdem könnte man manche Restaurants oder Gelaterin empfehlen die auf dem Weg, zwischen den unterschiedlichen Posten sind. Somit hat man keinen Stress bei der Essensfindung.”

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Lake Lugano - a taste of culture - Taking in Lake Lugano by boat
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Lake Lugano – a taste of culture

15.Lake Lugano – a taste of culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $860

Explore Lugano on foot and by boat, learn to make risotto with a chef, and enjoy lunch, wine, views, and private guiding.

“Patricia, our guide, provided a very nice walking tour of Lugano...then enjoyed a boat ride on and around a good portion of the lake before ending up at the Grotto for the Risotto making and lunch. We had an awesome time there...food and wine were terrific. Our guide even escorted us from the boat at the end to the Funicular for going up to the top of San Salvatore mountain for views around the entire lake and area. Great day overall!”

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