Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich Including Lake Lucerne Cruise
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Spend a day in the pretty city of Lucerne on a day trip from Zurich, enjoying a short introduction to the city, a cruise on Lake Lucerne, and plenty of free time. After traveling south through scenic landscapes, receive a brief introduction to Lucerne while driving into the city. Then enjoy roughly six hours at leisure to explore the city at your own pace. The day trip includes a ticket for a one-hour panoramic cruise on Lake Lucerne, where you can take in the beautiful lakeside scenery from the water. In 2026, the cruise will be operated by an alternative motor vessel while the Saphir yacht is being converted to a sustainable hydrogen-powered system.
Inclusions
What's included
- "Best of Lucerne" audio guide (available for download on your own device)
- 1-hour panorama cruise on Lake Lucerne
- Transportation by air-conditioned coach
- Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
What's not
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Start your day with a pickup from Sihlquai Bus Station in the center of Zurich. Enjoy the coach ride through the gorgeous Swiss countryside, and along the shores of Lake Lucerne to Lucerne.
Enjoy a brief orientation drive, where your guide points out the main attractions of this charming town like the famous Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church and the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL). Explore this unique city on your own during the following six hours of leisure time.
Included in your tour rate is a one-hour panoramic boat cruise on beautiful Lake Lucerne. Enjoy the stunning views of the lake, the surrounding mountains, and the charming city of Lucerne from the water - a relaxing and unforgettable experience.
In the evening, meet again with your tour guide at the same location where you were dropped off for the return journey to Zurich.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The official departure point for all tours departing from Zurich is Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the “Best of Switzerland Tours” counter with your QR code on your voucher ready, printed or electronically.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 48 travellers
- Operated by
- Best of Switzerland Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- In 2026, the Saphir yacht is being converted to a sustainable hydrogen-powered system and another motor vessel will operate the cruise. No audio guide will be available.
- The tour includes accompaniment from Zurich to Lucerne and back. For the individual stay in Lucerne and the yacht cruise, tickets and a written itinerary are provided
- Please note that some shops in Lucerne may be closed on Sundays.
How it compares in Zurich
- Its from-price is 72% below the median of the 182 city tours we list in Zurich.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 182.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Zurich
Zurich is Switzerland's largest city, set at the head of a clear lake with Alpine views, a medieval old town and the cabaret where Dada was born.
The Old Town spreads along both banks of the Limmat River, with narrow lanes, guild houses and church spires. The twin towers of the Grossmünster are the city's landmark, the Fraumünster has stained-glass windows by Chagall, and St Peter's Church has one of the largest clock faces in Europe. Lindenhof hill gives a peaceful view over the rooftops.
Top-ranked sights in Zurich: Lucerne, Zurich Old Town (Altstadt), Lake Zurich (Zürichsee).
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