Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich Including Lake Lucerne Cruise
Overview
Spend a day in the pretty city of Lucerne on a day trip from Zurich, enjoying a short introduction to the city, a cruise on Lake Lucerne, and plenty of free time. After traveling south through scenic landscapes, receive a brief introduction to Lucerne while driving into the city. Then enjoy roughly six hours at leisure to explore the city at your own pace. The day trip includes a ticket for a one-hour panoramic cruise on Lake Lucerne, where you can take in the beautiful lakeside scenery from the water. In 2026, the cruise will be operated by an alternative motor vessel while the Saphir yacht is being converted to a sustainable hydrogen-powered system.
What's Included
- 1-hour panorama cruise on Lake Lucerne
- Transportation by air-conditioned coach
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- "Best of Lucerne" audio guide (available for download on your own device)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
Sihlquai Coach Parking
Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Zurich (pass by)
Luzern Altstadt
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Lucerne
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Zurich (pass by)
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- In 2026, the Saphir yacht is being converted to a sustainable hydrogen-powered system and another motor vessel will operate the cruise. No audio guide will be available.
- The tour includes accompaniment from Zurich to Lucerne and back. For the individual stay in Lucerne and the yacht cruise, tickets and a written itinerary are provided
- Please note that some shops in Lucerne may be closed on Sundays.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-3885SAPHIR
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