Spend a day enjoying the rich cultural and natural heritage of charming Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities, on this day trip from Zurich.
Lucerne Day Trip
Having met your guide at the Sihlquai bus terminal in Zurich, you'll set off in the direction of Lucerne. Throughout the drive, you'll be captivated by the views of Switzerland's beautiful landscapes. You'll make a stop along the journey to photograph either the stunning Lake Lucerne or the city's Lion Monument, a rock relief commemorating the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution.
On board the bus, you'll be kept entertained and informed with an introduction to the history of Lucerne. Your multilingual guide will point out the city's most important attractions, like the City Hall, the beautiful Jesuit Church of Lucerne, the impressive Culture and Congress Centre and the famous Chapel Bridge. This wooden walkway crossing over the River Reuss is filled with paintings dating back to the 17th century, and is the oldest wooden bridge in Europe.
In Lucerne, you'll have approximately six hours of free time to explore Lucerne at your own pace. Visit monuments like the Altes Rathaus, the Renaissance style old town hall, or the Hofkirche, also known as the Church of St. Leodegar.
At around 6 pm, you'll meet back up for the return journey to Zurich by bus.
What is there to do in Lucerne?
There are a wide range of ways you can spend your free time in the Swiss city:
- Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne: many different boat trips are on offer in the city, allowing you take in the views of this beautiful city and the Alpine landscapes that surround it from a new perspective.
- Visit a museum: the Swiss Museum of Transport is the country's most popular museum, and Lucerne is also home to an excellent natural history museum (Natur-Museum), a number of art museums and a museum dedicated to composer Richard Wagner.
- Indulge in Swiss chocolate: visit Lucerne's chocolatiers and treat yourself to some of the most prestigious chocolate brands in the city.
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This tour is partially guided. This means that the guide will accompany you from Zurich to Lucerne, and from Lucerne to Zurich. During your time in Lucerne you will not have a guide, but the guide will provide you with information to enjoy the city at your own pace.
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