Lucerne, nestled between Lake Lucerne and the Pre-Alps, is one of Switzerland's most romantic and best-preserved cities. Its famous Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke), medieval ramparts and the majesty of the Lion of Lucerne make it an enchanting starting point for reaching nearby summits such as Pilatus, Rigi and Titlis. Lucerne's train station, an architectural masterpiece in its own right, is directly linked to the steamboat docks that ply the lake. Departing from Lucerne means your adventure begins the moment you step outside, in the heart of Switzerland's most authentic and picturesque landscapes.
Lucerne is the beating heart of traditional Switzerland. Unlike Zurich, here the mountains and the lake are within arm's reach from the moment you exit the station. The steamboats on Lake Lucerne depart from docks just a 2-minute walk away, and Mount Pilatus towers directly above the city. It is the natural starting point for our tours combining a lake cruise with a mountain excursion — a quintessentially Swiss experience found nowhere else.
From Lucerne, the most requested tours are the Pilatus Golden Round Trip (boat + cogwheel railway + cable car), the Mount Rigi excursion with lake cruise, the guided old town walking tour of Lucerne, the private yacht cruise on the lake and the Night Watchman's evening tour. To reach Jungfraujoch or Mount Titlis, Lucerne is also an excellent departure point with quick connections.
Switzerland Tours — Meeting point: Lucerne Station Esplanade (Bahnhofplatz), in front of the central fountain, lake side. Bahnhofplatz 2, 6002 Luzern.
Lucerne Station is accessible from Zurich in 50 minutes (direct InterCity train, every half hour), from Basel in 1 hour 10 minutes and from Bern in 1 hour. Within Lucerne itself, numerous regional bus lines serve the station, including lines 1, 2, 7, 8, 14 and 19. The Lake Lucerne steamboats depart from the dock located a two-minute walk from the station.
The underground car park at the Casino de Lucerne (Haldenstrasse 6) and the Kesselturm car park (Theaterstrasse) are the closest to the meeting point. Rates are approximately 3 to 5 CHF per hour. Short-term parking (blue zone, 1 hour maximum) is available on Bahnhofstrasse. We strongly recommend avoiding driving in high season, as Lucerne's city centre becomes very busy.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time shown on your booking voucher. Our guide, recognizable by their Switzerland Tours badge and blue jacket, will be present to welcome you and take attendance. If you have difficulty locating us, please contact us via the form on our website. Departure takes place at the precise time indicated.
Guided Tours in Switzerland Featured The Mount Titlis excursion from Zurich or Lucerne is an exceptional Alpine expedition at 3,020 metres. The legendary Rotair — the world's only revolving cable car — offers a 360-degree panorama of the Swiss Alps. Glacier, vertiginous suspension bridge and permanent snow await.
Guided Tours in Switzerland Featured The Mount Pilatus excursion from Lucerne with the Golden Round Trip is one of the most iconic in Switzerland. Departing from Lucerne by steamboat on Lake Lucerne, you reach Alpnachstad to board the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. The descent by panoramic gondolas completes a perfect Alpine loop.
Guided Tours in Switzerland Step aboard for an exclusive cruise on a private yacht on the Vierwaldstattersee — Lake Lucerne. Between the wild shores and snow-capped peaks of Mount Rigi, Mount Pilatus and the Burgenstock, this voyage on the water is an invitation to contemplation and stillness. Audio guide included for an enriching discovery of the landscapes and their history.
Guided Tours in Switzerland The Mount Rigi tour from Lucerne is a full day at the summit of the Queen of the Mountains. Enjoy an extraordinary 360-degree panorama, ride Europe's oldest cogwheel railway (1871) and cruise across Lake Lucerne. Also available from Zurich.
Small Group Tours Unique night tour of Lucerne in a small group. Follow the Night Watchman through medieval lanes, discovering legends and dark tales of the city.
Small Group Tours A full day of wellness at Mount Rigi Kaltbad. Soak in Mario Botta's award-winning mineral baths with panoramic Alpine views, enjoy a scenic cliff walk, and unwind at 1,400 metres above Lake Lucerne.