Musegg Wall

The city of Lucerne is set against an impressive mountain backdrop. Walk with your guide through the beautiful old town and enjoy spectacular views of the Swiss Alps. On this 3-hour tour, admire architectural gems and centuries-old monuments, including the Chapel Bridge, the most-photographed sight in Switzerland. Experience the charm of Lucerne’s old bridges, its towers and streets and take in panoramic views of the city from Lake Lucerne on an hour-long boat tour. This is a perfect Swiss adventure in the city of Lucerne – a charming place to visit throughout the year.

Your expert local city guide will show you the city's best parts, including hidden secrets you can’t find easily on your own. On this walking tour will be able to see a lot of sightseeing points within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sightseeing points your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city like a local. However, this private tour can be customised according to your wishes. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up.

Travel to Lucerne from Zurich and relax on a comfortable ride over. Arrive in Lucerne and get ready to enjoy a day of exploration. Wander. the streets of Lucerne and spot various sights and monuments, like the town hall and Baroque Jesuit Church. See the impressive Culture and Convention Center designed by famous architect Jean Nouvel, or wander along the shores of Lucerne's Lake. Visit the largest transport museum in Europe if you wish, or stop at the Imax film theatre or Picasso Museum. Hike up to the Chateau Gutsch for a unique view of the city if you choose, or take an optional relaxing cruise on Lake Lucerne if you wish. Finish your day of exploration in Lucerne and be transported back to Zurich.

Experience authentic lakeside city of Lucerne, Switzerland’s idyllic Alpine town on this amazing walking tour with our fun and entertaining storytellers. • View the Lion Monument, a tribute to the Swiss Guards who sacrificed their lives in Paris during the French Revolution. • Pass hand-painted facades that line the cobbled streets of the Old Town and cross the medieval Kapellbrücke, a covered wooden footbridge spanning the Reuss River, and view the Water Tower • See the Jesuit Church, the first large Baroque building of its kind to be built north of the Alps in Switzerland

Tour - Discover the edge of the old town of Lucerne. - Experience a lot with your smartphone. - You will visit a cool, free watch museum. - Visit the tour whenever you have time. 24/7 - TourGuide accompanies you via video and text. - With lots of stories, tips and insider information. Our local guide Silvan will accompany you on this tour. He lives, works and lives in the city of Lucerne, is connected and anchored here. So he also has a lot to tell about this city and shows you his favorite and most secret places on this tour.

Capture the beautiful sights of Lucerne on camera on a photography tour of the city center, and learn how to take better photos of monuments such as Chapel Bridge and the Museggmauer wall, however skillful a photographer you are!  Discover the amazing frescoes of the traffic-free Old Town and see the stunning Culture and Convention Center (KKL) by the French architect, Jean Nouvel. Get photography tips from your professional guide on a tour suitable for amateurs and serious photography enthusiasts alike. No prior experience is needed, as your guide will assist you at every level. Bring any kind of equipment you choose, from a simple point-and-shoot or DSLR camera to a smart phone with camera function. Non-photographer friends are welcome to join to see some of the most beautiful sights and witness the best Alpine festivals at leisure. 

Your local guide will welcome you at the reception of your hotel in Lucerne before briefing you on the route on a city map and providing all the information you need about your tour. You will then depart to the Bourbaki Museum, where your guide will provide you with historical information about it. Following this, you will continue to the Lion Monument, which represents a dying lion and commemorates the fallen Swiss mercenaries who died in the storm of the Royal Palace in the turmoil of the French Revolution. A walk of about 10 minutes will take you to the hill of the Musegg Wall, the still preserved part of the outer city fortification of medieval Lucerne. You will visit the "Schirmerturm" and the "Zeitturm" with its clockwork from the late Middle Ages. You will learn interesting facts about Swiss history, the wars of liberation, the territorial expansion policy and the armed neutrality that still applies today. After encountering the city center, you will have the chance to visit the wine market which hosts the city's oldest fountain. You’ll drink pure Pilatus spring water and learn from your city guide why the old town well flows the best water in the city of Lucerne. Afterwards, continue through the legendary Furrengasse to Peterskapelle, the first church in the city of Lucerne, which dates back to the founding of the city in the 12th century. You will stroll across the world-famous Chapel Bridge to the other river side of the historic center. Afterwards, visit the Jesuit Church and visit this first baroque church in Switzerland from the inside (except during church services). Just a few steps further on you will reach the cantonal government building, the former Ritter's Palace and the city's most imposing Renaissance palazzos. During your visit, you will see the courtyard with the loggias and marvel at the beautiful stone carvings of the unfortunate stonemason "Hans von Trient". You can then enjoy the presentation of the seven paintings which show the Dance of Death (Danse Macabre). This famous Renaissance art work was created around 1610 by Jakob von Wyl.

We start on foot in front of the beautiful 5-star Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern. From there, we walk straight into the old shopping street of the old town to marvel at various Swiss shops as we pass by. We stop briefly in front of the old prison to hear the story behind it. Towards Mühlenplatz, we will marvel at the small hydroelectric power station. From the Reuß bridge we see the beautiful Hotel Gütsch, which has a long history behind it. We will take a leisurely walk towards the landmark of Lucerne to enjoy the fantastic view. End of the tour back at the Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne

Join a like-minded local guide to visit the best chocolate experience in Lucerne where you can sample and learn more about the finest chocolate in Lucerne. As an optional activity you can create your own 200 gr. Chocolate Bar. Take in the city's picturesque lake set against an impressive mountain backdrop and among architectural gems and centuries-old sights such as the most-photographed subject in Switzerland, the Chapel Bridge. Explore the charm of Lucerne’s old bridges, towers, and streets. Stroll along the beautiful old town and learn the history behind the Lion Monument! This tour includes a one-hour boat ride around Lake Lucerne. Photograph the spectacular panorama of the city from the water!

Embark on an exclusive journey through time with a Local Expert in Lucerne, where the past meets the present and every corner has a story to tell. From Torbogen Luzern to Hofkirche St. Leodegar , get to see Lucerne’s most iconic landmarks and discover the stories behind their historic importance. Learn how Lucerne’s history, starting as a small fishing village and evolving through periods of being part of the Swiss Confederation, Napoleonic rule, and becoming a tourist destination in the 19th century, shaped and influenced present architecture, culture and how its dialect, a variant of Swiss German, developed, to this day. Dive into Lucerne's past and let its history become part of your own journey.