Guided Half-Day Excursion to Morcote with Panoramic Cruise

4.210 reviewsLugano5 hr 30 min
Guided Half-Day Excursion to Morcote with Panoramic Cruise
  • Free cancellationFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Duration5 hr 30 min
  • Guide languagesGerman, English, Italian, French
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Overview

From Lugano, a lovely boat cruise takes you to the ancient fishing village of Morcote, winner of the title of Switzerland's Most Beautiful Village 2016. Thanks to its characteristic narrow streets, the arcades of the old patrician houses, valuable architectural monuments and lush subtropical vegetation, Morcote is considered the "Pearl of the Ceresio". After having lost yourself in this little corner of paradise, the boat will be waiting for you to return to Lugano.

What's included

  • Round trip boat tour (Lugano - Morcote - Lugano)
  • Guided tour of Morcote
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Lago Di Lugano

    2 hrAdmission included

    For centuries, Lake Lugano has been a magnet for tourists, attracting visitors from all over the world. The lake is criss-crossed by boats and ferries throughout the year but in summer the lake becomes a stunning arena for a whole host of leisure activities.

  2. 2

    Morcote

    2 hr 30 min

    This peaceful village on the lakeshore, once entirely devoted to fishing, is the winner of the contest for "the most beautiful village in Switzerland". The artistic, cultural and architectural points of interest are: the Church of Santa Maria del Sasso in Rennaissance Baroque style, the suggestive terraced cemetery, the monumental stairs made up of 404 steps and The Captain’s Tower. Nature lovers, on the other hand, can immerse themselves in the Scherrer Park where an impressive world of subtropical flora is waiting to be discovered. In this park, that offers many examples of different architectural styles, you’ll have the opportunity of taking an exciting trip through time and space in a world where past and present, history and nature blend harmoniously.

Meeting point and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at 1.30 pm at Info Point Lugano Region, Via Magatti 6, Lugano Return by boat at 6:05 pm from Morcote arriving in Lugano at 7:10 pm.

End point

Ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Return by boat at 6:05 pm from Morcote arriving in Lugano at 7:10 pm.
  • • Take your voucher to the meeting point • Dress smart casual and comfortable shoes • Children must be accompanied by an adult • Not wheelchair accessible • A moderate amount of walking is involved • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Difficulty level / walking: easy - medium. Suggested comfortable shoes, water, hat and sunscreen. It is also recommended to bring a swimsuit.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews

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  • Quest30524640468 · Sep 2026

    We really enjoyed the trip

    We thoroughly enjoyed the boat trip to Morcote and the guided tour to the Church. Our guide, Deborah, was very informative and friendly. The weather was rather warm but of course that was out of everyone’s remit!

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  • vincentbV6288XM · Jul 2026

    Pleasant discovery of Morcote

    We had a pleasant time in a small group, and Morcote is truly a very nice village to visit, especially the Scherrer Park.

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  • Brenda_M · Aug 2025

    Take a boat trip

    This tour is a boat trip to Morcote and then a guided “tour” of the city. While the guide was kind and personable and spoke many languages, there just wasn’t enough interesting information to be shared about the town. You’re better off buying a boat ticket and exploring on your own.

    Review via Viator

  • lauradT6232QA · Aug 2025

    In the afternoon in Morcote

    Beautiful Tour with exceptional guide. Deborah guided us with professionalism and maximum availability at every moment of Morcote's visit.

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  • Belinda_M · Jun 2025

    Morcote is beautiful

    A beautiful cruise on the lake and Morcote a lovely place. Required quite a lot of uphill walking to reach the church but views were worth it.

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  • jill_d · Sep 2024

    Not worth a day.

    This tour is misleading at best. We had to go to a random information office to get our tickets. The two information girls weren’t really able to answer our questions. We were on a water taxi rather than a 30 person tour boat. There were several “pickups” along the way. It took approximately 50 minutes to get from Lugano to Marcote. Our guide seemed knowledgeable but did some of the tour in multiple languages. Not his fault but we lost interest.

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