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9 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Offered in: English and 2 more
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Overview
Discover Lucerne and its charming Old Town on a full-day tour from Zurich. With a guide, embark on a short sightseeing tour of Lucerne and then spend some free time exploring independently. Admire popular attractions like Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument, and browse the artistic exhibits within the Picasso Museum.
- Full-day city tour of Lucerne from Zurich
- Zurich day trip includes a drive over Albis Pass
- See Lucerne's top attractions like the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
- Free time to explore on your own; visit the Picasso Museum or take a boat ride
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Depart from a centrally-located pickup point in Zurich and relax during the scenic journey to Lucerne by air-conditioned minivan. Get acquainted with the city’s rich history on a short sightseeing tour and visit monuments like Chapel Bridge and the new Concert and Congress Hall. See, too, the Lion Monument before exploring the rest of the day independently.
Receive recommendations from your guide and customize your itinerary according to your interests. Stroll through the streets of Lucerne’s Old Town and check out museums like the Picasso and Transport Museum to discover more of Lucerne’s culture and history.
In summer, ride the new City Train for an alternative perspective of Lucerne. After thorough exploration, reconvene with your group and guide and relax during the journey back to Zurich, where the tour concludes.
Receive recommendations from your guide and customize your itinerary according to your interests. Stroll through the streets of Lucerne’s Old Town and check out museums like the Picasso and Transport Museum to discover more of Lucerne’s culture and history.
In summer, ride the new City Train for an alternative perspective of Lucerne. After thorough exploration, reconvene with your group and guide and relax during the journey back to Zurich, where the tour concludes.
Itinerary
Meet the guide at the Sihlquai Coach Terminal, Limmatstrasse 4, Zürch.
Sit back and enjoy a scenic coach ride over the Albis Pass and along the shores of Lake Lucerne. Upon arrival, a short city tour will introduce you to Lucerne's main highlights including the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge and the new Concert and Congress Hall.
Enjoy approx. six hours of leisure time in the afternoon to discover this unique place on your own. Visit the Swiss Museum of Transport, the most eminent museum for transport in Europe and its Swiss Chocolate Adventure. As an art lover, you should not miss paying a visit to the Rosengart Museum with works of the famous artist Picasso and Paul Klee. Alternatively, we recommend a relaxing boat ride on beautiful Lake Lucerne or an extended stroll with nice souvenir shopping in the medieval streets of this lovely city!
Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, Lucerne is bound to reveal the romantic and inspire the photographer in you, so don't forget your camera - the opportunities are endless!
Duration: 6 hours
Admission Ticket Free
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Traveler Tips
- "Certain areas have electrified wire, so don't back up into these areas when walking backwards to get a landscape shot." See review
- "You must be fit since there is lots of stairs." See review
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