Carnival guided city tour Lucerne

LucerneOperated by Luzern Tourismus AGWeather

Dive into the "Carnival Luzern" and learn all about Brother Fritschi, Guurgerbaum, Tagwach, and much more. A cozy city tour takes you to the carnival highlights of the city.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Duration1:30 hrs
LanguagesGerman
Meeting pointFritschibrunnen, Kapellplatz 3, 6004 Luzern

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Tour stops

5 stops

  1. Meeting point and start of the tour at the fountain on Kapellplatz.

  2. Stop in front of the painted façade at Sternenplatz.

  3. Tour through the lanes of the Old Town, with stories about Lucerne Carnival.

  4. Stop at Kornmarkt, one of the city's carnival venues.

    Discover Kornmarkt Square
  5. Final stop of the tour at Mühleplatz.

Highlights
  • Embark on a little journey to carnival Lucerne
  • Learn many new words around the Lucerne carnival, which otherwise only the locals know
  • Enjoy a pleasant tour with exciting stories
  • Visit the Chapel Square, the facade at the Star Square, the alleys of the Old Town, the Corn Market and the Mill Square
  • Learn all about Bruder Fritschi, Tagwach, Big Bang, Schmutziger Donnerstag, Zünfte, Usgüüglete, and much more
Description

Dive into the festive Carnival of Lucerne and learn all about Brother Fritschi, Guurgerbaum, Tagwach and much more.

The city tour starts at the Fritschi Fountain at Kapellplatz in Lucerne. Lucerne is known for its lively, beautiful, and diverse Carnival. On a tour, you'll see the Carnival highlights of the city and learn about Tagwach, Urknall and much more.

You'll also pick up many new words that are strongly rooted in the Lucerne dialect. Urknall, Guugerbaum, Usgüüglete and Monstercorso are just a few of them. After the tour, you'll be able to understand the locals perfectly and celebrate Lucerne's Carnival with them.

Swiss Activities Tip

If you want to have a tasty breakfast before the city tour, Mill’Feuille is highly recommended. You'll be warmly welcomed and have a great selection for breakfast. Tip: In summer, it's especially nice to sit outside. It's best to reserve a table just to be safe.

Inclusions
  • 1.5-hour public city tour

  • Professional city tour

Meeting point

Fritschibrunnen, Kapellplatz 3, 6004 Luzern

Kapellpl. 1a, 6004 Luzern, Schweiz

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Important information
  • The tour will take place come rain or shine.

Operator

Operated by

Luzern Tourismus AG

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