Luzern Half-Day Small Group Walking Tour incl. Lake Cruise

Overview

Experience the highlights of Lucerne on this enriching half-day walking tour combined with a scenic one-hour cruise on Lake Lucerne. Enjoy a guided walk through Lucerne’s beautifully preserved Old Town. Stroll along cobbled streets lined with colorful frescoed houses while your guide brings the city’s history and legends to life. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Kapellbrücke and the nearby Water Tower and the into the rock carved Lion Monument. The relaxed walking pace allows plenty of time for photos and questions, making this tour ideal for first-time visitors. After the walking tour, enjoy a one-hour panoramic boat cruise on Lake Lucerne. Sit back and relax as you glide past picturesque villages, steep mountain slopes, and crystal-clear waters.

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

   Cross the covered wooden footbridge spanning the river Reuss diagonally in the city of Lucerne in central Switzerland. Named after the nearby St. Peter's Chapel. One of the most known sight in Switzerland.

2. 2

   Spreuer Bridge

   10 min

   Visit the first bridge that was constructed in the 13th century to connect the Mühlenplatz on the right bank of the Reuss river with the mills in the middle of the river

3. 3

   Muhlenplatz

   5 min

   With 1500 m2, the Mühlenplatz is the largest historic square in the city of Lucerne. The individual terraced houses are almost all typical urban wooden buildings, as have also been found in other Lucerne excavations.

4. 4

   Kornmarkt

   5 min

   In the heart of Lucerne's old town, in a beautiful location on Rathausquai directly on the Reuss, is the listed town hall. It is one of the most beautiful Renaissance houses in Switzerland and has a high status.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   5 min

   Inside and out, the historical hotel reveals itself in all its splendour. The famous facade murals are among the most photographed motifs in Lucerne. Viewed from the Reuss, the hotel calls to mind a Venetian palace. Today, the Hotel des Balances offers a balance of historical fabric and contemporary design

6. 6

   Schwanenplatz

   5 min

   The Schweizerhofquai and Schwanenplatz is the quay section between the Schwanenplatz and the Kurplatz in the city of Lucerne. It lies on the right bank of Lake Lucerne. It's one of the most visited places in Luzern.

7. 7

   Church of St. Leodegar

   15 min

   The Church of St. Leodegar is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Lucerne, Switzerland. It was built in parts from 1633 to 1639 on the foundation of the Roman basilica which had burnt in 1633.

8. 8

   Lion Monument

   10 min

   The Lion Monument is a rock relief. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution,

9. 9

   KKL Luzern Concert Hall

   Passing by

   The KKL Luzern is a venue for concerts, congresses, meetings, conferences, panel discussions and events in the middle of the city. An architecturally exciting building and the place where you board the lake boat.

10. 10

    Lake Lucerne

    1 hrAdmission included

    Spend one hour on the Lake Lucerne. A scenic roundtrip in the bay of Lucerne will take place.

Meeting point and pickup

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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