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The 15 Best Things to Do in Lucerne

179 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $23

From Zurich: Mount Titlis with Ice Flyer & Lucerne Day Tour - Lucerne on a short leash: guided medieval streets and quick free time
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From Zurich: Mount Titlis with Ice Flyer & Lucerne Day Tour

1.Mount Titlis with Ice Flyer & Lucerne Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,899 reviews · 9h 30m · from $204Our pick

Zurich day trip to Mount Titlis and Lucerne, with Rotair revolving cable car, glacier caves, Cliff Walk, and Ice Flyer, weather permitting.

“Excellent Excellent Excellent! Highlight of my Switzerland trip. Well worth the money. The guide was also lovely. Clear, confident and even cracked jokes with the tourists.”

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Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise - Dragon Ride + Gondolas: Getting Your First Big Views Fast
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Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise

Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise - Up the mountain by gondola to Fräkmüntegg
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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

3.Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,260 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $223

Panoramic gondola, Dragon Ride cable car, steepest cogwheel descent, then a Lake Lucerne boat cruise from Lucerne on an English guided circuit.

“The experience of the cogwheell train and the views from the summit are spectacular. We had lunch in the restaurant which was also wonderful. My only complaint is that since the time of year we were not able to do the gondola ride or the boat ride, I think the price should be decreased.”

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Lucerne: Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise on Lake Lucerne - Where to board at Brücke 3 (and why it’s so convenient)
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Lucerne: Round-Trip Catamaran Cruise on Lake Lucerne

From Lucerne: Mount Titlis Half-Day Tour with Ice Flyer - Rotair: the revolving cable car to the Titlis summit at 3,000 meters
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From Lucerne: Mount Titlis Half-Day Tour with Ice Flyer

5.Mount Titlis Half-Day Tour with Ice Flyer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,099 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $173

Half-day from Lucerne to Mount Titlis: revolving Rotair cable car, Glacier Cave, cliff walk, Ice Flyer and glacier park snow tubing.

“This tour was absolutely fun. The weather was thankfully on our side, it was sunny when we were at the top of the Titlis. Our tour guide was entertaining and helpful. The bus was comfortable and was on time. We had just landed in Zurich that morning and wanted to visit something nice at leisure and this tour was just the right choice. Surely recommended! Only thing is make sure to check the weather prediction before booking.”

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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne - Jungfraujoch Top of Europe: Your Three Hours Above 11,000 Feet
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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

6.Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 840 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $366

Ride trains and cable cars to Jungfraujoch from Lucerne. UNESCO Top of Europe, Ice Palace, Sphinx views, and guided coordination.

“This is such an incredible experience, a must see when in Switzerland! The tour guide Ray and the driver Marc were both exceptional! So much beauty and history piled into one tour! Much love from Canada L&R”

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Kriens: Mt. Pilatus by Panoramic Gondola and Aerial Cableway - Getting Up: Panoramic Gondola From Kriens to Fräkmüntegg
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Kriens: Mt. Pilatus by Panoramic Gondola and Aerial Cableway

7.Kriens: Mt. Pilatus by Panoramic Gondola and Aerial Cableway

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 612 reviews · 1 day · from $78

Ride Mount Pilatus from Kriens by panoramic gondola and the Dragon Ride cableway to 2132 m for big Lake Lucerne views.

“A great experience, amazing views and scenery. very easily accessible via the No1 bus from Luzern station to Kriens. Well marked out to easy to find. highly recommend. Ensure you budget for food up the mountain, it gets expensive.”

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Mount Titlis Half-Day Trip from Lucerne - Coach ride to Engelberg: comfortable and scenic, but timing is real
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Mount Titlis Half-Day Trip from Lucerne

8.Mount Titlis Half-Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 612 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $182

Half-day coach trip from Lucerne to Mount Titlis: Rotair 360 views, Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, and snow thrills in Engelberg.

“Don’t hesitate, great fun, just plan your events to make sure you maximize your experience, don’t fret about weather”

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From Lucerne: Day Trip to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe - Interlaken pause: a useful break, not a tourist chore
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From Lucerne: Day Trip to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

Lucerne: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide - Lucerne Jesuit Church and Altstadt lanes, where the city gets personal
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Lucerne: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

10.Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 450 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Private 2-hour Lucerne walking tour with local guide Livio. Chapel Bridge, Spreuer Bridge, Lion Monument, and great photo stops.

“Livio was such a great tour guide he told us the history of Lucerne, the best spots to eat or have a coffee and told us where the best views are. It was so fun to learn about the carnaval tradition and the wall paintings.”

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Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience - Meeting at Torbogen Luzern Bahnhofpl and how the flow works
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Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide - Chapel Bridge, the octagonal water tower, and why it matters
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Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer - Timing at Titlis: how to plan your 3 to 5 hours
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Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer

14.Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Cable cars from Engelberg to Mt Titlis for Ice Flyer, Titlis Cliff Walk, Glacier Cave, and return tickets, a thrilling half-day plan.

“Had a great time, parking is $5 you have to pay at a kiosk before going back to car. Cool up on mnt., sweatshirt was all we needed. Ice cave is fun. Careful on floors. We got there right when it opened no lines and place to ourselves. Took us about 1 1/2 hrs. 29 coach buses there when we left. Go early”

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Lucerne: eTukTuk City Tour - Meeting at KKL, Then Launching Into Lucerne’s Signature Views
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Lucerne: eTukTuk City Tour

15.eTukTuk City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 268 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $84Top rated

Eco-friendly private eTukTuk tour of Lucerne from KKL. Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, old town views, comfy guided ride.

“It was a little chilly that morning so it was very nice to see some sheepskins and blankets for us to use. Our driver was very informative and answered all our questions about his beautiful Lucerne.”

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