- Free cancellationFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Duration10 hr
- Guide languagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Instant confirmationMobile ticket
Free cancellation
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Overview
Experience the natural beauty and historic charm of Central Switzerland on an exclusive private day tour from Zurich. Traveling in luxury private transport with a dedicated driver-guide, you'll enjoy complete flexibility to discover the region's top highlights at your own pace. Your journey begins with a scenic drive to Lucerne, nestled on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Walk across the iconic 14th-century Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), admire the Water Tower, visit the poignant Lion Monument, and wander through cobblestone Old Town plazas. Continue through Central Switzerland’s countryside along pristine lake shores and dramatic alpine passes. Pause at stunning viewpoints over Lake Lucerne and surrounding mountain ranges, with opportunities to customize stops for local food, photography, or souvenir shopping. Includes private round-trip hotel transfers, a dedicated local driver-guide, and full schedule customization.
What's included
- Acces to Swiss Knife visitors area
- Professional Driver Guide
- Funicular railway and cable car
- Transportation in one of the latest luxury Mercedes Benz car models
- Although lunch is not calculated in the price, we would be happy to allocate time according to your wishes. Please contact us after you book your service with us.
Itinerary
- 1
Zurich
1 hr
Meet your private driver-guide at your hotel or preferred address in Zurich. Sit back and relax in modern private transport as you drive toward Central Switzerland.
- 2
Lucerne
1 hr
Explore historic Lucerne. Walk across the wooden Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and see the octagonal Water Tower. Wander through Old Town’s decorated building facades and cobblestone squares.
- 3
Lion Monument
1 hrAdmission included
Visit the famous Lion Monument carved into a sandstone rock face in memory of Swiss Guards, located in a peaceful park setting.
- 4
Lake Lucerne
2 hrAdmission included
Take a scenic drive along Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee). Stop at panoramic viewpoints overlooking the lake and alpine peaks such as Mt. Pilatus and Mt. Rigi.
- 5
Chabad Of Central Switzerland
2 hrAdmission included
Drive through classic Swiss villages and alpine valleys, enjoying time for a coffee break, local cheese tasting, or souvenir shopping.Hike approximately 1,5 hours and take the most idyllic pictures on the route. Time for some lunch on top of the mountain, or in the valley (seasonal depending).
- 6
Zurich
1 hr
Unwind on your private return drive back to Zurich, concluding with direct drop-off at your hotel or selected location.
Meeting point and pickup
End point
Ends back at the meeting point.
Hotel pickup offered — We can pick you up anywhere in this city. Please let us know where you wish to be picked up and we will collect you there. Please note that drop off time is only an indication and it depends on the traffic back or how the day is planned together with your guide.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
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- jamesmlinton · Aug 2024
A wonderful afternoon
What a wonderful afternoon, Fernando picked my mother and I up promptly at our hotel in Zurich and took us on a drive to the Rhine Falls, and helped us negotiate the large queues to get fantastic vantage points. He then took us back to Zurich for a tour of town and various vantage points before dropping us back to our hotel. If you need a tour guide, Fernando is your man!
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- stevehY8561SD · Nov 2023
Amazing Swiss Experience
We traveled through Switzerland with 2 other couples, and I could not imagine a more enjoyable vacation. Ceilio was our tour guide, and by taking us to hidden gems he made the trip more personal and impactful. He was entertaining, very knowledgeable and professional. He made sure all our needs were met and helped us navigate any issues that came up. I would also like to thank Francisco, who had to the responsibility of getting us to the Interlaken train station one morning. He was our driver the previous day and I mentioned I was a little worried about getting everyone on the right train. He was not familiar with the Interlaken train station, so he took it upon himself to go the night before to the station, find an optimum place to park and then walk through the train station so he would know the quickest route to our car. The next morning instead of just dropping us off, he parked, took us to the right location and made sure we got onto the right train car. No stress! I would definitely recommend Swiss Epic Tours to anyone......Steve H.
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- itsasmallworld · May 2022
Unforgettable cultural and scenic experiences with Swiss Epic Tours
We spent 5 days on private tours with Swiss Epic Tours. Our fabulous experience started from the first communication with Catharina. She responded promptly and thoughtfully to my (many!) email. She arranged our day tours with great consideration for my elderly mother in a wheelchair. We started with a Zurich city tour including a ferry ride and a visit to Lindt. The following days we visited Bern, Lucerne, the Bernese Oberland, Stein am Rhein and Rheinfalls. Nuno and Robi were our driver/guides and we couldn’t have asked for better service. They’re great company, good-humored, so knowledgeable, kind and accommodating and fun to be with. They shared interesting ‘fun facts’ and stories about the many places and we visited. On our day to the Bernese Oberland, Catharina arranged for us to take a local cable car up to Isenfluh. From Isenfluh, you’d have a direct view of Monch, Eiger and Jungfrau. It’s somewhat off the radar and just perfect for us as we had the cable car to ourselves. With a wheelchair, going somewhere quieter without the tourist crowds and visiting a local village was a dream! Catharina gleaned from our communications that this is the type of experience we desired. We then went to Grindelwald and had lunch at a charming family-run restaurant that overlooked all of Grindelwald. We were in Zurich during the Sechseläuten Festival (which I’d highly recommend) and much to our delight, Swiss Epic Tours obtained front row seats for the outdoor parade on festival day. Each day held something very special and because of Swiss Epic Tours, we were able to travel comfortably, see so many things and learn so much in a week’s time. Swiss Epic Tours did an amazing job of welcoming us and providing us with unforgettable experiences! Heartfelt thanks to Catharina, Nuno and Robi!
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