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Lucerne Day Trip: Explore Old Town and Bürgenstock
4.4
5 Ratings
Zürich
Embark on a scenic day trip from Zurich to Lucerne and Bürgenstock Resort. Explore the charming town of Lucerne, visit its main sights, and enjoy leisure time in the Old Town. Then, take a shuttle boat and funicular to Bürgenstock for breathtaking views and a luxurious resort experience.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Zurich - Begin your journey in Zurich, where you’ll be accompanied from Zurich to Lucerne, continuing to Bürgenstock (depending on the selected option), and then from Bürgenstock back to Lucerne, and finally returning to Zurich.
- Lucerne - Explore the charming town of Lucerne, wander through its quaint streets, and shop for traditional Swiss souvenirs.
- Stroll through the medieval streets of the picturesque town of Lucerne.
- At your leisure, visit the renowned Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, the baroque Jesuit Church, and the impressive Culture and Convention Centre (KKL) designed by the famous architect Jean Nouvel.
- Stop by the iconic Lion Monument for a memorable photo.
- Enjoy a serene boat ride on the pristine Lake Lucerne before meeting your guide for the coach ride back to Zurich in the evening.
- Burgenstock - Set off on a scenic journey from Lucerne to Kehrsiten and the Bürgenstock Resort. The newly designed Bürgenstock shuttle boat crosses Lake Lucerne in just 20 minutes, transporting you from city sights to the trails of this mountaintop paradise. Discover the history of this luxurious resort, which first opened in 1827 and was completely reconstructed before its grand reopening in 2017.
- Zurich - Conclude your tour with a drive back to Zurich from Lucerne.
What's Included
- Professional multilingual guide
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Ride on the iconic Brgenstock funicular
- Scenic boat cruise on Lake Lucerne
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Snacks
Additional Information
Experience a captivating day excursion from Zurich to the delightful town of Lucerne, the heart of Central Switzerland! Immerse in a brief introduction tour showcasing Lucerne’s notable landmarks and spend your afternoon leisurely sightseeing the Historic Centre, renowned Lion Monument, or Bürgenstock Resort, Switzerland’s latest and phenomenal relaxation spot placed on a sunny plateau with stunning views of Lucerne and Lakes.
Lucerne
- Enjoy a tranquil journey along Lake Lucerne’s coastline capturing unforgettable moments with your camera.
- Leisurely walk through the ancient streets in the old town, make a stop at the renowned Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, the Baroque Jesuit Church and the striking Culture & Convention Centre (KKL).
Bürgenstock
- Board a shuttle boat and the classic Bürgenstock funicular for breathtaking vistas of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.
- Uncover the glamorous Bürgenstock resort and spend your afternoon on the panoramic terrace sipping a cool beverage.
- Follow a trekking trail to the panoramic viewpoint of Hammetschwand.
Location
Limmatstrasse 4
Limmatstrasse
Meeting Point: Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 4, Zurich
Address (for GPS): Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 48005 Zürich
Check-in
Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to tour start at the white ticket office marked with “City Tours & Excursions”.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ashleysk4830lb
Aug 23, 2024
Happy trip - Good trip , partially guided tour. Good communication and good driver. Easy to navigate on your own while there. Good tour
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Teresacastillo70
Aug 8, 2024
The beautiful Lucerne - The guides Ambi and Clara made us a very pleasant journey from Zurich to beautiful Lucerne, we took a boat on Lake Lucerne, we had the opportunity to try the dessert of cherries that is typical for the cherry season, a spectacular place
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B1540pndonnap
Oct 11, 2023
Wonderful day in Lucerne - The views were amazing! Lucerne is a beautiful place and the Lake is serene and has many pretty buildings! Bürgenstock is it’s own haven.
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Chhaya
May 27, 2024
Excellent trip - definitely recommend this tour company and their guides - Excellent trip to Lucerne and Burgenstock- its is absolutely stunning
The boat ride from Lucerne to Burgenstock is beautiful and the ride up in the furnicular is amazing
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John_k
Nov 4, 2022
you can buy a ticket to Burgenstock at Lucern and save $30 - you can buy a ticket to Burgenstock at Lucern and save $30. We were dropped at lucern and go by ourselve. The instruction was not given clearly.
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