Most booked tours and tickets in Lucerne
Mt. Pilatus Peak & Lake Lucerne Cruise | Small Group from Lucerne
4.6694 reviews5h 30m
from €243
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Lucerne's Hidden Secrets by Electric Cargo Bike (small groups)
5.0323 reviews3h
from €187
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Mt Pilatus from Lucerne Including Boat Trip, Gondola, Cogwheel
4.5278 reviews4h
from €132
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Lucerne: Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Guided Day Trip
4.4234 reviews10h
from €100
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The best options for each of Lucerne's top sights, compared.
Top sights in Lucerne
- 1Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)
- 2Lion Monument
- 3Lake Lucerne Cruises
- 4Mount Pilatus
- 5Old Town
- 6Mount Rigi
- Iconic Historic Landmarks: Walk across Europe's oldest covered wooden bridge, the Chapel Bridge, admire the 17th-century Jesuit Church, and reflect at the moving Lion Monument, a masterpiece of stone carving commemorating Swiss Guards.
- Stunning Lake & Mountain Access: Embark on a classic Lake Lucerne cruise on a historic paddle steamer and use the city as a base for epic excursions to Mount Pilatus via the world's steepest cogwheel railway or the panoramic Rigi Bahn.
- A Picturesque & Walkable Old Town: Get lost in the car-free Altstadt, exploring painted facades on Kornmarkt and Weinmarkt squares, climbing the Musegg Wall's medieval towers, and browsing for Swiss watches and crafts.
Tickets and passes in Lucerne
Food and drink experiences in Lucerne
Lucerne CH Experience: Cheese, Chocolate, Chapel Bridge & Château
4.7188 reviews2h
from €140
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Hidden gems in Lucerne
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Bourbaki Panorama
A monumental 360-degree circular painting depicting the French Eastern Army's internment in Switzerland during the Franco-Prussian War.
Natur-Museum Luzern
A charming natural history museum focusing on the wildlife, geology, and ecology of central Switzerland.
Gletschergarten (Glacier Garden)
A park featuring potholes formed by glaciers 20,000 years ago, alongside a mirror maze and a historic town model.
Hofkirche St. Leodegar Organ Concerts
The twin-towered Hofkirche is not only architecturally stunning but hosts regular organ concerts on its impressive instrument.
The Spreuer Bridge (Spreuerbrücke)
The second, smaller covered wooden bridge in Lucerne, adorned with a macabre and historically significant series of paintings called the 'Dance of Death'.
Day trips from Lucerne
Mount Pilatus
30 min by bus/train to Kriens or Alpnachstad
The iconic dragon mountain looming over Lucerne. The legendary 'Golden Round Trip' involves a boat, the world's steepest cogwheel railway, cable cars, and a bus, offering unparalleled 360-degree Alpine views.
Mount Rigi
45 min by boat to Vitznau or Weggis
Known as the 'Queen of the Mountains,' Rigi offers panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Alps from its gentle, rolling summit. It's accessible via Europe's oldest mountain railway.
Engelberg-Titlis
45 min by train
A major year-round mountain resort offering the Titlis Rotair, the world's first revolving cable car, leading to a glacier with a cliff walk, ice cave, and snow fun park.
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Things to do in Lucerne: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Lucerne?+
Top sights include Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), Lion Monument, Lake Lucerne Cruises and Mount Pilatus. Away from the crowds, try Bourbaki Panorama and Natur-Museum Luzern.
What are the most popular tours in Lucerne?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise (4.6 stars, 1,489 reviews); Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne (4.7 stars, 880 reviews); Mt. Pilatus Peak & Lake Lucerne Cruise | Small Group from Lucerne (4.6 stars, 694 reviews).
How much do tours in Lucerne cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €79 and €486 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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