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The 15 Best Day Trips from Lucerne

38 tours  ·  from $113 a head

Lucerne sits at the foot of the mountains and on a lake with a steamer service, so the days out start early and involve at least two kinds of transport. These 15 are priced and timed, with the boat legs marked.

Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich - Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, and Ice Flyer
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Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

1.Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,960 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $215Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Zurich to Lucerne and Engelberg, then ride cable cars to Mount Titlis at 3,000 meters. You will see the Glacier Cave, cross the Titlis Cliff Walk, and, weather permitting, ride the Ice Flyer. Winter visitors can choose beginner skiing and snow tubing instead.

“Well organized. Love our time to explore in Lucern by ourselves. We visited several churches and Christmas markets. The ride to the top of the mountain was amazing and the ice cave and cliff were great. Our weather was sleet and snow but still enjoyed ourselves”

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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise - The 30-minute gondola to Fräkmüntegg
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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

2.Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

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

Travel from central Lucerne to Mount Pilatus with an English-speaking guide, ride the panoramic gondola and Dragon Ride to 2,132 meters, then descend by cogwheel train and cruise Lake Lucerne. The boat runs from May through October. Seasonal maintenance can replace the cable cars and cruise with trains and a CHF 20 lunch voucher.

“Really nice. Enjoyable, and beautiful. The rides were nice and the scenery was fantastic. The modes of transportation were interesting.”

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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne - Starting near Lucerne’s main station
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Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

3.Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne

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

From central Lucerne, you travel by coach, cogwheel train, and Eiger Express cableway to Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station. You’ll pass through Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, and Kleine Scheidegg, then see the Ice Palace, Sphinx Observatory, and Aletsch Glacier. Guides such as Kid, Hans, and Raymond are praised for keeping large groups organized and helping with photos.

“A full day adventure. Our tour guide Kid took very good care of us and took lots of pictures for us. Take food as there is not much time to purchase food.”

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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise - Lucerne in 50 minutes
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Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

4.Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 694 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250

Travel from Zurich to Lucerne and Mt Pilatus by coach, gondola, aerial cable car, cogwheel railway, and boat. You get guided transport, free time in Lucerne, a short summit walk, and sweeping Alpine views. The route changes in late October and November, when a lunch voucher replaces the boat cruise.

“The alps were beautiful and all of the fun ways to travel around Pilatus were spectacular. We loved the gondola and the train down the mountain. Our guide, Milton, was very friendly and on top of things! We loved his humor and enjoyed the whole tour!”

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Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride - Riding up Mount Rigi by cable car and train
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Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride

5.Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $204

Travel from Zurich to Weggis, ride a cable car and historic cogwheel train up Mount Rigi, then cruise Lake Lucerne to Lucerne. This partly guided day trip gives you transport, tickets, route notes, and free time rather than all-day guiding. Guides such as Bruno, Fernando, Cecilia, and Adolfo have been praised for clear instructions.

“We weren’t aware that our tour wasn’t accompanied by a guide. We were just dropped off to do our own thing and then told to meet at a place and given a small map. A bit stressful spending our time trying to find where we were to be picked up.”

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Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne - Riding the Dragon Ride to Fräkmüntegg
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Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne

6.Mt Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · from $260

Meet your guide in Lucerne at 10:15 a.m. for a half-day route to Mt. Pilatus and Lake Lucerne. Ride the Dragon Ride cable car, walk toward the summit, descend by cogwheel train, then cruise by boat. Guides may include Rose, Santiago Rooney, Jonas, or Leighton. Weather can affect the mountain views.

“Jonas was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable! Pilatus was a great experience, unfortunately the clouds sat at the peak so we couldn't see the whole view. That's just the luck of the draw, weather was perfect besides that.”

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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express Gondola - Leaving Lucerne at 9:00 a.m.
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Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express Gondola

7.Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $373

Travel from Lucerne to Jungfraujoch by coach, Eiger Express gondola, and cogwheel train. See the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, visit the Sphinx Observatory and Ice Palace, and return through Lauterbrunnen with a multilingual guide.

“Jungfraujoch was one of the 4 mountains we visited on this trip to Lucerne. Fernando/Francisco did an excellent job herding all of us as it was a long day. Due to the clouds and trace amounts of snow (which was awesome), there weren't any views to be had; but the experience was so amazing that it more than made up for it. The train down (including the views of Lauterbrunnen) was a real treat. Walking on the glacier (at the top) while it was lightly snowing was a one-of-a-kind moment.”

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Grindelwald, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Lucerne - Interlaken: a short first look
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Grindelwald, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Lucerne

8.Grindelwald, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 134 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Lucerne to Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen with an English and Spanish-speaking guide. You get the most free time in Grindelwald, where optional trips to Mount First, Glacier Canyon, Mount Pfingstegg, or Kleine Scheidegg cost extra. Guides such as Lars, Adolpho, Renate, and Olga have led recent departures.

“The guides were very informative about all 3 destinations we travelled to. Robert was our guide and was very kind to all”

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Best of Bernese Oberlands from Luzern - Walking through Aare Gorge
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Best of Bernese Oberlands from Luzern

9.Best of Bernese Oberlands from Luzern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $982Top rated

Spend about nine hours with a private guide, usually Chris or Ricardo, in a six-person Mercedes van from Lucerne. See Lake Lungern, Aare Gorge, Giessbach Falls, Brienz, Lauterbrunnen, Trümmelbach Falls, and Isenfluh, with hotel pickup and a flexible pace.

“My husband and I booked this experience for our honeymoon throughout Europe. Chris made the day so special and it was one of our favorite parts of our entire trip! Highly recommend booking with Chris, he was very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. Even with the cloudy weather, the views of Switzerland were beautiful! Definitely a day we will cherish forever!”

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Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Lucerne - Grindelwald: the stronger stop
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Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Lucerne

10.Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 88 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118Best value

Ride from Lucerne into the Bernese Oberland, with about two hours in Interlaken and three and a half hours in Grindelwald. This is mainly scenic transport with brief guide support, not a fully guided tour. An optional summer cable car to Mt First adds superb views but costs extra.

“Had a wonderful day highly recommended. The bus driver Almondo went over and above to make our day enjoyable. He was so informative and allowed us plenty of time to enjoy.”

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Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise - Rigi Kulm, the Queen of the Mountains
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Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise

11.Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $173

You’ll travel independently from Lucerne by boat, cogwheel train, and aerial cable car, with a barcode ticket covering the main transport. Choose a half-day or full-day outing, ride to 1,798-meter Rigi Kulm, hike or relax at your own pace, then descend to Weggis. There is no guide, so timetable planning is part of the experience.

“It rained the whole trip and the gondola was getting serviced and not in operation. But it looked like it could be a nice trip.”

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Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich Including Lake Lucerne Cruise - Starting at Zurich’s Sihlquai Bus Station
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Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich Including Lake Lucerne Cruise

12.Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich Including Lake Lucerne Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 59 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $124

Travel from Zurich to Lucerne by air-conditioned coach, get a short orientation with a multilingual guide, then explore independently for about six hours. A one-hour Lake Lucerne cruise is included. Guides such as Adolfo, Miriam, Conrad, Raffael, Jean, and Juan have led different departures.

“We enjoyed the city. Easy to walk around and take in the sights. The cafe’s by the water were comfortable for an afternoon bite to eat.”

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Guided Excursion to Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen from Lucerne - Interlaken gives you one useful hour
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Guided Excursion to Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen from Lucerne

13.Guided Excursion to Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $427

Travel from Lucerne by air-conditioned coach to Interlaken, then continue through Grindelwald on the Eiger Express and cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch. Explore the Ice Palace, Alpine Sensation, Sphinx Terrace, and Aletsch Glacier before descending through Kleine Scheidegg and Lauterbrunnen. Guides such as Andrea, Monica, Marianne, David, and Pedro have earned praise for clear commentary.

“The guide Pedro was excellent. the stops were brief yet meaningful. thoroughly enjoyed the experience.”

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Private Ski Instructor from Lucerne including Transport - Transport by bus and train, not a private car
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Private Ski Instructor from Lucerne including Transport

14.Private Ski Instructor from Lucerne including Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $840

Meet your private instructor at 8:45 am near Lucerne station and spend about eight hours learning or refining your skiing or snowboarding. Transport by public bus and train is included, along with personalised coaching and video correction. Bring your own ski pass, equipment, lunch, and personal items.

“Andrea was my instructor .. my husband and I had a great time .. extremely efficient and well arranged ski trip. Thank you Viator”

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Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Small Group Day Trip from Lucerne - Three Hours at Pilatus Kulm
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Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Small Group Day Trip from Lucerne

15.Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Small Group Day Trip from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $499

Start in Lucerne with a boat ride across Lake Lucerne, climb Mount Pilatus by the steep Pilatusbahn, then descend by gondola and return by bus. Your English-speaking guide handles tickets, transfers, and reserved cogwheel seats. Groups are limited to 15, with free time for views, lunch, and mountain sights.

“Great tour with a knowledgeable, friendly & concerned for the handicapped person in our group! The boat tour, steep cog wheel railroad & cable car were all a unique experience!”

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