Lucerne Walking Tour

Highlights

Lucerne offers many things to do and to see through the numerous tourist landmarks. One of its main features is the central location on the shores of Lake Lucerne within sight of the mounts Pilatus and Rigi in the Swiss Alps. Lucerne is home to the world’s historical heritage and outstanding architecture in each corner. Also, Lucerne is boasting with the fresco facade historical buildings in the old town, various museums and galleries. You will be greeted at the lobby of your hotel in Lucerne by the local professional guide to head and take this two-hour walking tour to explore the best sights of Lucerne. Take an overview of Lucerne Railway Station, characterized by the fabulous entrance hall and stylish curved roof. It is designed by the famous architect Santiago Calatrava. Passing the station, you will be taken by the beautiful masterpiece dating back to the 14th century - the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and the Water Tower. It is the oldest covered wooden footbridge in Europe. While crossing the bridge, you will witness many interior paintings dating back to the 17th century. However, many of them were destroyed along with a part of this flourishing bridge by fire caused in 1993 but was rebuilt later. The Chapel Bridge is Lucerne's symbol and as well as one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions. Along the Reuss River promenade, you will visit Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche): a baroque style impressive church. Afterwards, while continuing the exploration through the well-preserved roads of the Old Town, you will be taken by the beauty of Rathaus. This town hall features a Renaissance architectural style combined with an Emmentaler-style roof, which astonishes the tourists from all around the world. The guided tour will proceed to Lucerne's Dying Lion monument. It is a sculpture designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and hewn by Lukas Ahorn, in honour of the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution in Paris. Prices & Payment: Group of travelers up to 2 person - CHF 200 Group of travelers up to 4 person - CHF 300 Group of travelers up to 8 person - CHF 450 Group of travelers up to 16 person - CHF 560 We will greet you at the lobby of your accommodation in Geneva. The static prices for the excursions provide in CHF (Swiss Francs). The services' costs can be paid in Euros or USD as well. All prices are quoted including VAT. The Tour Price is due at the time of booking.