Day trip

Explore Lucerne and Engelberg on a full-day trip from Zurich. Discover the quaint mountain town of Engelberg, go for a leisurely hike, or visit the imposing Baroque church of the local monastery.

About this activity

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Duration 9.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Spanish

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Paulina Álvarez – United States

We had a great experience on this tour from Zurich to Engelberg! Everything was well organized and perfectly on time. Fernando, Yancen (sorry if I’m misspelling your name!), and Sergio were all incredibly kind and helpful. They shared interesting and important information about the cities we passed and about Switzerland in general, which made the trip even more enjoyable. We really appreciated their friendliness and professionalism. Highly recommend this tour!

Paul – United Kingdom

A great day out. Lucerne was fun to explore in the 90 minutes available. But the real highlight was Engelberg. The monastery church was interesting but it was the woodland/meadow walking trails that made the day. So many different options to choose from, all leading to beautiful scenery away from the dozens of coach loads at Titlis to some peace and quiet with many different meadow flowers spot. Perfect way to end the trip.

Itinerary

Starting location:
Best of Switzerland Tours AG
Central Switzerland
Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bus tour, Scenic views on the way
Lucerne
Visit, Free time, Sightseeing
Central Switzerland
Guided tour, Bus tour, Scenic views on the way
Engelberg
Visit, Free time, Sightseeing
Central Switzerland
Guided tour, Bus tour, Scenic views on the way
Arrive back at:
Best of Switzerland Tours AG

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Drive along the picturesque alpine road to the lively city of Lucerne
Visit Engelberg, a typically picturesque Swiss village
Take in the imposing church and flower shop of the Engelberg Monastery
Wander on a hike through flowering meadows in the Swiss Alps
Soak in panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and ride through the mountainside snow

Full description

Discover the beauty of the Alps on this day trip by bus from Zurich to Lucerne and Engelberg. See the shimmering waters of Lake Lucerne and have free time to explore Lucerne. Visit a monastery in Engelberg and have time to soak up the charm of this village.
Hop aboard a climate-controlled bus with plenty of space at the centrally-located meeting point in Zurich. Take in the countryside as you pass by Lake Lucerne. Stop to visit the beautiful city of Lucerne with an hour of free time.
Continue to Engelberg to check out the stunning Baroque church of the monastery which was built by Benedictine monks in 1120 and still functions to this day. Stroll through the monastery garden to explore the monks' flower shop, or head to the show dairy to discover the secrets of the renowned Swiss cheese. Spend the next hours strolling through the village and shopping for souvenirs at a local cheese shop.
Alternatively, you can hike one of the well-prepared trails in the beautiful surroundings or take the funicular up to Gerschnialp to enjoy beautiful views of Engelberg. Return to your meeting point in Zurich at the end of your tour.

Includes

Partly-guided tour by a professional multilingual guide
Transportation in a comfortable coach
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Food and drinks
Personal Expenses
Optional activities

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Your tour departs from Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station near Zurich HB (main train station). Follow track 18 (last track on street level) until the road turns right. Follow the road for 50 meters and find the Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station across from Starbucks. By public transport take tram 4, 6, or 13 to the stop Sihlquai/HB. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure to check in at the counter of “Best of Switzerland Tours.” Please ensure you bring a valid ID and have the QR code on your printed or digital voucher ready for scanning.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Not allowed

Food and drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Engelberg and from Engelberg to Zurich
For the stay in Engelberg, you will be provided with a written itinerary

Experiences in Lake Lucerne

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From Zurich: Lucerne and Engelberg Full-Day Tour