- Free cancellationFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Duration2 hr
- Guide languagesEnglish, Spanish
- Mobile ticket
Free cancellation
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Overview
Discover Lucerne with a photojournalist with 13 years of experience documenting stories in South America and Europe. This small group walking tour (maximum 12 people) takes you through authentic Lucerne for two hours: from Chapel Bridge and the history of its 1993 fire, past painted facades and an old pig market hidden behind luxury hotels, to the Lion Monument and the Dance of Death paintings on Spreuer Bridge. The guide tours in English and Spanish simultaneously, and shares professional photography tips at each stop, so you can take photos that truly capture the specialty of this city. Beyond the promenade: exclusive discounts at selected local restaurants in Lucerne. Rated 4.87 stars with consistent praise for its narrative, depth and personalized treatment. Meeting point: Seepromenade (Kurplatz) — look for the yellow umbrella.
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What's included
- A taste of chocolate or cheese.
- Tips for the guide.
Itinerary
- 1
Lucerne lakeside promenade
10 min
We start at the shores of Lake Four Cantons, one of Switzerland’s most iconic landscapes. Your guide tells you how this shore was transformed in the 19th century from an industrial area to an elegant bourgeois-style promenade, with direct views of Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi.
- 2
Chapel Bridge
10 min
The oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe, built in the 14th century.
- 3
Jesuit Church Lucerne
15 min
We stop in front of the first large Baroque church built in Switzerland, completed in 1677.
- 4
Lion Monument
15 min
Visit the sculpture that Mark Twain described as "the saddest and most moving piece of stone in the world." Carved from the rock in 1821.
- 5
Church of St. Leodegar
15 min
Visit the most important church in Lucerne, whose origins date back to 735 AD.
- 6
Luzern Altstadt
30 min
Walk through the heart of medieval Lucerne — cobblestone streets lined with painted facades and centuries of hidden histories.
- 7
Franciscan Church
10 min
We pass one of the most charming squares in Lucerne, where the Franciscan Church — one of the few original Gothic churches in central Switzerland, built since 1270 — is located.
- 8
Spreuer Bridge
15 min
We crossed the oldest surviving bridge in Lucerne, built in 1408 to connect the mills of the city with the bakers' quarter.
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
8 minutes from the train station, 20 meters from the National hotel.
End point
Hirschenplatz
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
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