Swiss Activities
From Zurich: Day trip to Lucerne incl. boat tour
From Zurich: Day trip to Lucerne incl. boat tour
From Zurich: Day trip to Lucerne incl. boat tour
From Zurich: Day trip to Lucerne incl. boat tour
From Zurich: Day trip to Lucerne incl. boat tour
From Zurich: Day trip to Lucerne incl. boat tour
From Zurich: Day trip to Lucerne incl. boat tour
From Zurich: Day trip to Lucerne incl. boat tour
From Zurich: Day trip to Lucerne incl. boat tour
From Zurich: Day trip to Lucerne incl. boat tour
From Zurich: Day trip to Lucerne incl. boat tour
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From Zurich: Day trip to Lucerne incl. boat tour

Zurich
Free up to 24 hours before
10 hrs
English · Spanish
Immediately
Highlights
  • Guided bus ride from Zurich over the Albis Pass to Lucerne
  • Shoot great photos during a photo stop at the glittering Lake Lucerne
  • Embark on an interesting orientation tour of Lucerne
  • Explore Lucerne on your own with a written itinerary
  • Enjoy a beautiful cruise on a luxurious yacht on Lake Lucerne
Description

Lucerne attracts many tourists every year who want to explore the historic old town. The city is located directly on the sparkling Lake Lucerne and offers a unique panorama. Let yourself be enchanted by the charming old town, the cozy alleys and the many sights. Enjoy also a one-hour boat trip on the beautiful Lake Lucerne.

**A full day bus tour to Lucerne including a boat trip on Lake Lucerne from Zurich awaits you!

Board the modern coach in Zurich at 9:30 in the morning. There you will be welcomed by the tour guide. The modern and comfortable coach will take you over the Albispass to Lucerne. While the idyllic Swiss Mittelland passes by the windows, the tour guide informs you about the history and sights of the area. A photo stop is made on the shores of turquoise Lake Lucerne, where you can take your first photos.

During a short orientation tour, the guide will tell you more about the history of Lucerne. They will also point out the most important buildings of the city. Afterwards you have about six hours to explore Lucerne and its numerous sights on your own. For example, you can visit a museum or the famous Chapel Bridge.

When you are ready, you will board the panoramic yacht Saphir. You will sail for an hour on Lake Lucerne while an audio guide tells you exciting information about the surrounding castles and mountains. The modern yacht ensures that you can enjoy the cruise to the fullest. In the late afternoon you will make your way back to Zurich with the coach and the tour guide.

Practical Information:

  • Offered Languages for Audio Guide on the cruise: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Chinese, Korean

With dog, stroller or wheelchair

Dogs:

  • only assistance dogs admitted (prior registration required, free of charge)

Wheelchair:

  • folded in the bus
  • independent boarding and disembarking required
  • limited access on the ship
  • wheelchair WC available on the ship

Stroller:

  • folded in the bus

Please inform the tour provider in advance. With him you can also clarify further details directly.

Swiss Activities Tip

Being out and about in a city makes you hungry at some point. In this case, a visit to the PETRUS restaurant is worthwhile. Let yourself be convinced by many different dishes. Right behind the restaurant are the makers of "Pastarazzi". So look forward to excellent homemade pasta. The restaurant also has a café area, where you can enjoy a hot drink.

Inclusions
  • Partly guided day tour in comfortable coach

  • Bus ride from and to Zurich

  • Experienced tour guide

  • One hour cruise with luxury yacht including audio guide

  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

  • Catering

  • Optional activities

Meeting point

Busbahnhof Sihlquai, Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich

Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich, Schweiz

Important information
  • Note that some shops in Lucerne are closed on Sundays
  • Due to the conversion of the luxury yacht "Saphir" to sustainable shipping, the yacht will not be available in 2026. This year, the trip will be made with a different motor vessel without an audio guide.

Operator

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Best of Switzerland Tours

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Alpi

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