Private Classic Lucerne City Walk
Private Classic Lucerne City Walk
Discover Lucerne on a two hours comprehensive city sight seeing walking tour covering all "must have seen" attractions. In addition explore the hidden spots of classic, medieval and modern Lucerne. See the Lion Monument, climb the Musegg Wall and Towers, admire the medieval houses and fascinating murals of the historical center and enjoy an inside visit of the Ritter Palace with its profound "Danse Macabre".Your tour starts and ends at your Hotel in the City of Lucerne.(On Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Special Events the Ritter Palace is closed and can be visited from the outside only.
During the winter from November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can be visited from the outside only)
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Bourbaki Panorama
You see the Bourbaki Museum from the outside and get a short overview of the story behind it.
5 minutesLion Monument
Then came the enlightenment, which lead to the French Revolution starting 1789. Three years later the angry mob of Paris attacked the French Kings Palace in Paris and about 800 Swiss Guardians got killed in action.
5 minutesMusegg Wall
(From November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can be visited from the outside only)
15 minutesHirschenplatz
You continue to the heart of the Old Town and see the medieval houses with their façade paintings at the Stag Square (Hirschenplatz).
5 minutesKornmarkt
A stone throw further you reach the Wine Market (Weinmarkt), which once was called the Fish Market. You learn why the old city fountains carry the best spring water of Lucerne and you will taste it yourself at the oldest fountain in the city.
10 minutesReussbrücke
You pass the lower Wine Market where once a pillory stood and you cross the river on the Reuss Bridge (Reussbruecke). There you see the river Reuss, the needle dam, the mill bridge (Spreuerbruecke) and two of the Musegg Towers.
5 minutesRitterscher Palast
A few steps further you reach the Ritter Palace (Ritterscher Palast) for an inside visit. You learn about the history of this florentine Palazzo dating back to the 16th Century. You are guided through the “Danse Macabre” a seven paintings gallery by Jakob von Wyl. (except on Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Special Events when the Ritter Palace is closed and can be visited from the outside only).
15 minutesJesuitenkirche
Next you come to the 17th century Jesuit Church, the first Baroque church in Switzerland. Your Guide explains the story behind it before you have the possibility to enter the church and see it from the inside. (Inside visit is restricted during mass services).
5 minutesChapel Bridge
A few steps upriver you cross the famous Chapel Bridge (Kapellbruecke) with its Water Tower. You hear interesting details about this former city fortification bridge with its paintings and the Water Tower wich once used to be a prison.
10 minutesPeter’s Chapel
Your guide is available for further information about Lucerne and takes you back to your hotel by public transportation or on foot.
5 minutesIncluded
- Private Walking Tour
- Professional Local Guide
- Pick up and drop off at your Lucerne Hotel (within city limits)
- Three exclusive post cards featuring Old Lucerne
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Not Included
- Public Transportation Ticket (if applicable, depending on the location of your Hotel. If you stay in a Lucerne Hotel you are entitled to free public transportation during the entire stay.
- On Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Special Events the Ritter Palace is closed and can be visited from the outside only.
- During the winter from November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can be visited from the outside only.
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Due to uneven surfaces and stairs this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- On Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and Special Events the Ritter Palace is closed and can be visited from the outside only.
- During the winter season from November to March the Musegg Wall and Towers are closed and can be visited from the outside only
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- As the tours are taking place outdoor there is no mask and no COVID Certificate required. Your guide is COVID vaccinated.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.