Private day trip to Stanserhorn and Lucerne from Zurich

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Explore the Stanserhorn with its historic funicular and open-air cable car. Afterwards, discover Lucerne with your private guide.

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Tour stops

8 stops

1Departure · ZurichReturn · Zurich
  1. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel, and the day trip starts in Zurich.

    Discover Zurich
  2. At the valley station in Stans, you switch to the historic funicular railway dating from 1893.

    Discover Stans
  3. The open-air CabriO cable car takes you to the summit, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the lakes and Alps, with plenty of free time.

    Discover Stanserhorn
  4. After descending, continue to Lucerne, where the guided walking tour of the old town begins.

    Discover Lucerne
  5. The first stop on the tour is the Lion Monument, carved into the rock.

    Discover Lion Monument, Lucerne
  6. Continue on foot across Chapel Bridge, the city's landmark.

    Discover Chapel Bridge
  7. The final stop on the tour is the Court Church of St. Leodegar.

  8. To round off the day, your guide takes you back to your hotel in Zurich.

    Discover Zurich
Highlights
  • Ride the historic funicular from 1893 up to Stanserhorn
  • Glide in the open CabriO cable car up to the summit
  • Enjoy views of 10 lakes and a wide Alpine panorama
  • Discover Lucerne on a guided tour through the old town
  • Visit the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, and St. Leodegar Church
  • Spend some free time on Stanserhorn
Description

This private day trip takes you from Zurich to the heart of Central Switzerland. With your personal guide, you travel by train to Stans, where you ride the historic funicular from 1893 uphill.

Next, take the open Cabrio cable car up to the Stanserhorn. At the top, enjoy views of 10 lakes and a vast Alpine panorama. You'll have free time for photos, walks, or lunch at the revolving restaurant.

Afterwards, head to Lucerne. A guided tour through the old town lets you discover the historic sights, including the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge, and the Church of St. Leodegar.

Inclusions
  • Private guided day trip

  • Train tickets for all routes

  • Tickets for the cable car and funicular

  • Guided walking tour of Lucerne

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Zurich

  • Lunch included

Meeting point

Dein Hotel in Zürich (bitte vereinbare den genauen Treffpunkt nach der Buchung mit dem Anbieter)

Zürich, Switzerland

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Important information
  • Toddlers must sit on the lap
  • Child seats are not available
  • Dogs are allowed

Provider

Operated by

Hello Switzerland Tours

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Alpi

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